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Will our blood ph levels affect the absorption of vitamins and food nutrients?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No: Blood ph is maintained in a narrow range, and if it out of normal range, absorbing food will not be your first concern.

Answered 5/10/2013

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