Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Use Your Saliva and Urine pH to Find Deeper Health Problems

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Mar 28, 2023
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Body pH Varies by Tissue

  • Urine and saliva pH reveal different health clues but don't provide a full diagnosis alone.
  • Each body tissue has its own distinct pH, with blood pH being the most commonly referenced.
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Understanding Urine pH

  • Urine pH normally ranges from about 4.8 to 7.8, averaging near 5 to 6, and is a filtered form of blood.
  • Alkaline urine may result from drinking too much alkaline water or infections producing ammonia.
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Causes of Acidic Urine

  • Acidic urine can indicate excess meat intake, uncontrolled diabetes, or dehydration.
  • Keto or fasting can cause acidic urine, which is usually normal and temporary.
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