{"id":4801,"date":"2024-04-23T22:49:56","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T22:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifewaterreport.com\/?p=4801"},"modified":"2024-04-23T22:49:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T22:49:56","slug":"what-is-saliva-ph","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifewaterreport.com\/what-is-saliva-ph\/","title":{"rendered":"What is saliva pH? Do you know how it affects your dental health?"},"content":{"rendered":"

PH stands for potential hydrogen, indicating a substance’s acidity or alkalinity level.<\/p>\n

pH 0 is the most acidic, pH 7 is neutral (pure water), and pH 14 is the most alkaline.<\/p>\n

Saliva’s pH range is between 6.2 and 7.6.<\/p>\n

The pH of saliva can be influenced by food, drinks, and age.<\/p>\n

Carbohydrates in food can be broken down by mouth bacteria, leading to acid release that lowers saliva’s pH.<\/p>\n

Why pH balance is important?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The human body needs a pH close to water (neutral) for proper functioning.<\/p>\n

Too much acid in the blood (low pH) can lead to metabolic acidosis, associated with conditions like high blood pressure, kidney disease, and diabetes.<\/p>\n

Too much alkaline in the blood (high pH) can lead to metabolic alkalosis, associated with adrenal disease and alcohol abuse.<\/p>\n

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Importance of Saliva pH:<\/strong><\/h3>\n