The ‘acidity myth’ is widely marketed; however, true systemic acidosis is rare in healthy individuals, and alkali therapy has limited evidence outside specific diseases.

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Alkalosis is a condition concerning the pH of your blood and fluids. It occurs when your blood pH levels are imbalanced. When your blood is too acidic, it’s called acidosis. When it’s too alkaline, it ...

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Metabolic alkalosis usually results from severe vomiting or a potassium or chloride deficiency. Dietary changes or intravenous fluids can help these cases. But it may also indicate organ failure and ...

What Is an Anion Gap? The anion gap test measures anion gap (sometimes called serum anion gap) or how much acid is in your blood. Acid levels that are higher or lower than normal can tip your doctor ...

A food with a pH below 4.6 is high in acid. This includes many citrus fruits, plums, grapes, pomegranates, and several other fruits. Tomatoes, which are technically a fruit, are also acidic. Defining ...