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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Does a diet high in acidic foods make the urine acidic?
There are two concepts that are often confused which need clarification: acidic food and acid-forming food. (read more..) While the acid-forming foods refer to its acid-ash contents and this concept…