acidic and basic food items which one is common and why
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Tips for Limiting Acidic Foods
Written by Zohra Ashpari and Rachael Link, MS, RD — Medically reviewed by Kathy W. Warwick, R.D., CDE — Updated on April 14, 2021
High-acid food and drink
Fruits and juices
Vegetables
Beverages
Low-acid foods
Effects
Prevention
Takeaway
Defining acidity
The pH value tells you whether something is an acid, a base, or neutral.
A pH of 0 indicates a high level of acidity.
A pH of 7 is neutral.
A pH of 14 is the most basic, or alkaline.
For example, battery acid is extremely acidic at 0, while liquid drain cleaner is very alkaline at 14. Pure distilled water is in the middle at 7. It’s neither acidic nor alkaline.
Just like different substances, different parts of the human body have different pH levels.
Your ideal blood pH is between 7.35 and 7.45, which is slightly alkaline. The stomach is typically acidic at a pH of 3.5, which helps to break down food properly.
High acid food and drink
The body tightly regulates its pH balance through a variety of mechanisms that involve multiple organs like the kidneys and lungs (1Trusted Source).
Although your diet may affect the pH of your urine, research generally suggests that consuming acidic or alkaline foods is unlikely to have a significant impact on the pH level of your blood (2Trusted Source).
In fact, increased levels of acid in the blood are usually indicative of an underlying health issue like diabetes that’s not well managed, lung disease, or kidney problems (1Trusted Source).
Still, some people may choose to limit foods high in acid to reduce their potential renal acid load (PRAL), which refers to the amount of acid your body produces from the foods