how do you control your bodies ph levels and is there a optimum level?

Answer 1

"The normal pH of human arterial blood is approximately 7.40 (normal range is 7.35-7.45), a weak alkaline solution. Blood that has a pH below 7.35 is acidic, while blood pH above 7.45 is alkaline.

Blood pH along with arterial carbon dioxide tension (PaCO2) and HCO3 readings are helpful in determining the acid-base balance of the body. The respiratory system and urinary system normally control the acid-base balance of blood as part of homeostasis."

So basically, the body has a very narrow pH range it must maintain in order to be considered normal. The body has a natural acid (carbon dioxide) and a natural base (bicarbonate) that it uses to maintain a steady pH. A pH above or below the normal range can result in potentially life-threatening conditions.

Answer 2

Your body's ideal pH level is between 7.4 and 7.8. If your body goes outside this range for very long, you'll die. Not much wiggle room I know. Chemicals in your body called buffers are what maintain your body's pH level. You should probably ask your doctor about medicines that contains synthesized or natural buffers and what they can do for you.

Answer 3

there are strips available at GNC to test for your PH. several things can change your bodies ph one of which is the food you eat your body is better off being towards the alc. side because disease cannot live in an alc body there are books avail. on this subject my mom did alot of research on this subject when she was diagnosed with cancer. I believe she purchased the books from GNC