Nutrition for a Broad Spectrum of Acid-Base Related Disorders–Part 2

The body maintains an ideal pH (7.35-7.45) through constant regulation. Proper pH is vital for all organs, as imbalances like acidosis can harm overall health.
Nutrition for a Broad Spectrum of Acid-Base Related Disorders–Part 2
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Numerous illnesses and chronic diseases stem from a factor essential to our body’s well-being—its balance of acid/alkaline balance or pH level. The ideal pH for our human systems is slightly alkaline with a pH of 7.4—where our biological processes, such as digestion and metabolism, function best.

The body stays within the narrow window of ideal pH (7.35 to 7.45) only because of compensatory mechanisms that constantly regulate the crucial acid-base balance. Proper pH is essential, as all organ systems rely on pH equilibrium and can be negatively affected if the body is thrown into acidosis.
Alexandra Roach
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Alexandra Roach is a board-certified holistic health practitioner, community herbalist, and master gardener. She studied sustainable food and farming and lives with her family on an off-grid permaculture homestead. Roach works as a journalist and author, and writes with a broad perspective on health, gardening, and lifestyle choices.
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