Questions about acidity in the blood.

50-year-old woman6 years ago
Hello pharmacists, a person who has acidity in the blood, is it due to a higher level of uric acid? What can she take to help reduce the acidity, medication against stomach acidity (ex.: Pantoloc)? Are there any other natural products that might help? Should I avoid certain acidic foods (dairy products, meat)? Is there a blood test to confirm this acidity? Thank you for your help!
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50-year-old woman · 6 years ago
medicines for diabetes, cholesterol and pressure, aspirin
Sarah-Yan Chagnon · 6 years ago
Hello,
First of all, uric acid is a waste product of the body that is normally eliminated by the kidneys. When the body is not able to eliminate it, uric acid can cause crystals and create certain diseases such as gout or kidney stones. Uric acid is not related to blood acidity at all. It is important to understand that the acid/basic balance of the blood (or blood pH) is very stable and remains at an average of 7.40. Our body works very hard with the help of our lungs, our kidneys and ingredients called "buffer" to maintain this balance. So our blood cannot be acidic. If it is, it is a medical emergency. Indeed, the body cannot survive in this situation.
The acidity of the blood is in no way related to the acidity of the stomach which is normal to help digestion. Pantoloc, for example, will decrease the acidity of the stomach, but will never affect the pH of the blood. No natural health product has a beneficial effect on the pH and the food we ingest cannot influence it. Indeed, no matter what food we eat, it all passes through the stomach which is naturally very acidic. The food is cut into small pieces to be digested. At this stage, these pieces have no acid or base power.
Regarding blood tests, yes a blood test can determine the pH of your blood or the amount of "buffering" elements in your blood. However, unless you have certain health problems (e.g. kidney or lung problems), these results will be normal. If not, a follow-up with your doctor should be done.
Finally, if you want to help yourself, don't turn to natural or dietary products against "acidity", but to good lifestyle habits. Protect your lungs by walking or exercising (depending on your abilities) and protect your kidneys by drinking plenty of water (if you have no fluid restrictions)
Sarah-Yan Chagnon · 6 years ago
Sarah-Yan Chagnon · 6 years ago
We look forward to hearing from you,
Sarah-Yan Chagnon, pharmacist
50-year-old woman · 6 years ago
Thank you very much for these detailed and complete answers!

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