Blood pH
This monitors the acidity and alkalinity of the blood. Normal venous blood pH
has a very narrow range. (See figure 1.)
FIGURE 1. For purposes in this page,
a venous blood pH below 7.420 is called "acidic" and a venous
blood pH greater than 7.440 is called "alkaline." Normal
blood pH is between 7.420 and 7.440.
When the blood pH is within normal range the maximum amount of ATP is produced.
ATP is the fuel, produced in every cell, which gives the body energy. If the
blood pH drops below 7.420, the blood is said to be acidic and if the blood
pH rises above 7.440, the blood is said to be alkaline.
In both states the amount
of ATP produced diminishes. When ATP is diminished, energy is diminished. When
energy is diminished, health plummets. (See figure 2.)
FIGURE
2. Eating the wrong foods for your diet type can cause weight gain, diminished
energy, and lead to further health problems.
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