The pH level of the human blood must be maintained at a pH within 7.35-7.45. Excess acidity or basicity in the blood, brought about by the food we take, would lead to disorder in the metabolic processes; at times, the right amount of oxygen will not be circulated to the tissues. Our natural filter, the kidneys, help preserve the normal pH level of the body. Discuss ways that we can do so as not to overwork our kidneys in order to maintain the pH balance of our body.

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The pH level of the human blood must be maintained at a pH within 7.35-7.45. Excess acidity or basicity in the blood, brought about by the food we take, would lead to disorder in the metabolic processes; at times, the right amount of oxygen will not be circulated to the tissues. Our natural filter, the kidneys, help preserve the normal pH level of the body. Discuss ways that we can do so as not to overwork our kidneys in order to maintain the pH balance of our body.

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