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ph of urine
Different types of foods cause different levels of acidity of urine depending on their ash contents. (1, 2) Some minerals are acid forming (acid-ash): phosphate, chlorine, sulfur. The results of…
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Buffering system of blood pH
Buffer systems in the body function to maintain the blood at a steady and optimal pH of 7.40. Our system maintains the blood’s pH balance using three regulatory mechanisms: bio-chemical…
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Upper limit
Upper Limit (UL) is the maximum tolerable intake level of a nutrient. UL is the highest level of daily intake of a specific nutrient likely to pose no risk of…
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Urine osmolality
Urine osmolality is a measure of particles in the urine. A high value means a high concentration of particles, and a low value means a low concentration. A high concentration…