Deacidification

Deacidification and more information about acidity:

Our body functions best when our blood has a pH level between 7.35 and 7.45. This is close to the acidity of seawater (between 7.5 and 8.4). A lower pH value indicates a more acidic environment. When the pH of our blood drops below 7.35, we refer to it as acidification. Life is only possible when the pH value is not lower than 6.8.

In some parts of our body, an acidic environment is actually desired (consider the stomach, which has an optimal pH value between 1.35 and 3.50). However, overly acidic blood can lead to various problems.

Food, once digested, leaves an acidic or alkaline residue. The taste of a product does not determine whether it has an acidic or alkaline effect on the body. For instance, a lemon tastes acidic, but it is an alkaline food. Meat, on the other hand, is particularly acid-forming. Eggs, fish, bread, and cheese are also considered acid-forming foods, while vegetables and fruits have an alkalising effect. Sodium bicarbonate (commonly known as baking soda) is also strongly alkalising.

There are also special dietary supplements that have an alkalising effect, such as the Alka Drops. It is important not to exceed the recommended dosage, as overly alkaline blood is also not good. A pH value higher than 7.8 is, for example, life-threatening. Therefore, it is advisable to regularly check your pH levels using pH test strips.