Metabolic acidosis is a type of acidosis, which occurs when the blood is more acidic than what's considered healthy. A normal blood pH is between 7.37 and 7.43 on a scale of 0 to 14 — 0 being the most ...

The alkaline diet is based on the theory that food can regulate the body's pH, or acid-base balance. While certain foods leave behind acidic or alkaline residues, the body's kidneys and lungs tightly ...