The acid-base balance is very important for the wellness of our body

To stay healthy and perfectly efficient, our body should maintain pH values as close to “neutral” as possible.

The acid-base balance is indeed a fundamental element for the wellness of our body, which can however be altered by some factors, internal or external.

Many of the functions necessary for producing energy and keeping us alive inherently generate “acidity”, which, however, in an ideal situation is, “neutralised” by our body.
Consider, for example, the metabolic debris generated by the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins: many of them are acidic and a failure to their disposal (by a number of physiological processes) and consequent accumulation, can, in time, cause a condition of “acidosis”.

The negative effects of over-acidity can therefore be insidious for our body. In addition to food, other factors may contribute to creating such imbalance:

• stress;
• consumption of alcohol and cigarettes;
• drugs;
• environmental pollution.

How calculate pH and what are the symptoms of its altered balance

It is not always easy to identify a condition of acidosis and relate it to specific symptoms.
If in doubt, it is possible to calculate the pH value also at home (using special litmus papers available in pharmacies) and possibly bring the results to the attention of your doctor.

Some general symptoms, linked to an “acid-base imbalance”, can be: chronic fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, muscle cramps and digestive disorders.

In general, however, over-acidity weakens the body, “loosens up its defences” and makes it therefore more vulnerable, paving the way to various ailments.
For this reason, it is fundemental to prevent and avoid over-acidity in our body, trying to maintain pH values in a condition of substantial balance, with a possible addition of special supplements.

Check out the supplements from Dr Giorgini that contain ingredients useful in mantaining a proper acid-base balance