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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…
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Osmotic load
Un-absorbable, water-soluble solutes in the bowel that retain water through osmosis (movement of water from low to high concentrations of solute). Examples of these particles are lactose in lactose intolerant…
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Hypohydration
Hypo-hydration is a state of an inadequate amount of water required for normal functioning of the body. In other words, it is a body water content beyond normal. It also…
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Hyperhydration
Hyper-hydration refers to an excessive amount of water in the body. It is the opposite of dehydration. It is usually caused by excessive fluid intake. Hyper-hydration refers to the status…
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Dehydration
Dehydration is the process where body water is lost. (1) It usually occurs as a result of excessive sweating (often when during physical exercise there is not enough fluid intake),…
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8 by 8 rule
The 8 by 8 rule states that drinking 8 glasses of 8 ounces per day of fluids is optimal for your wellness. It is not very clear where the rule…
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Acid ash hypothesis
The ash-diet hypothesis says that some foods containing acid-forming substances (such as animal protein from milk or meat and some plant foods) cause the blood pH to drop or become…
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(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) RDA – Recommended Dietary Allowance AI – Adequate Intake UL – Upper Limit Rating system of nutrients in foods (uses standard…