Acid-base balance

The acid-base balance is determined by chemical compounds that are acidic and contain hydrogen (H), as well as chemical compounds that react basicly and contain a hydroxyl group (HO). Bases are chemical compounds that react basicly and contain a hydroxyl group (OH). Both must be present as changers in the organism, which means that acids and bases should always be in equilibrium. If an acid molecule and a base molecule come together, a neutral salt molecule is formed, which will not harm the body and can be excreted. For example, chlorine is an extremely acidic, aggressive molecule. In combination with sodium (= basic), however, a harmless salt compound is formed from it, namely sodium chloride.

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Acid bases household
Acid and alkaline minerals
metabolism
Disruption of acid bases household
Tissue Acidosis - Acidification
Causes of hyperacidity
Symptoms of hyperacidity

Acid and alkaline minerals

The buffer systems in the body must work to balance the fluctuations between the alkaline and acid metabolic environment. So there are acidic minerals, such as sulfur, phosphorus, chlorine, fluorine and iodine. Basic minerals are sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron. The basic minerals belong to the deacidification minerals. They are components of the natural diet and must be present in every cell for important neutralization processes. For example, magnesium and calcium losses alter muscle contractions. Iron deficiency worsens the oxygen transport and hinders the energy supply in the body.

metabolism

Our life means metabolism, that is, the body is in a constant development and dismantling. Energy is needed for all body processes. The necessary building materials are supplied by the food. The processing of these building materials produces various substances, including acids. The body is usually able to remove and dispose of these acids. For this purpose, the organism uses a variety of buffer mechanisms to keep the acid-base balance in balance. The small acid particles form in the body cells, then migrate through the connective tissue into the blood and are then transported to the kidney or lungs. There they are either excreted or exhaled through the lungs.

It becomes critical if too much acids are produced over a longer period of time, the body is flooded with them and is unable to break down the acids fast enough. The buffer systems are overused. Musculature and bone are now jumping in as helpers to maintain the buffering capacity in the blood. At this stage, which is called acidosis or hyperacidity, there are no clinical symptoms, the ph value of the blood is in the physiological range. A constant ph value in the cells, the organs and in the blood is vital. When shifts occur here, whole metabolic processes such as the structure of the connective tissue underneath.

Disruption of acid bases household

The physiological pH of the blood is about 7.4, the normal range is between 7.36 and 7.44. If the value in the blood is less than 7.35, one speaks of a manifest acidosis, if it is higher than 7.45 then this means a manifest alkalosis. Both conditions are life-threatening and must be treated immediately intensive care. If the buffer capacity of the blood is greatly reduced but no clinical symptoms are present, this is called compensated clinical acidosis. The acid excess can still be trapped, but the body's ability to buffer acid particles decreases.

Tissue Acidosis - Acidification

Here, the ph value of the blood is within the physiological normal range and the capacity of the blood to buffer acids is not or only slightly reduced. When bicarbonate, the key acid buffering agent, is no longer enough, the body relies on the buffer reserves of bones and muscles. The bone is then deprived of calcium, which can lead to osteoporosis. In the muscles it comes to so-called myogeloses (muscle hardening).

Causes of hyperacidity

Chronic intestinal fermentation as a result of wrong diet
Chronic inflammation
alcohol
Chronic kidney weakness
Oxygen deficiency due to heart failure
Massive physical stress
poisoning
Medicaments, such as cortisone
too much animal protein
Lack of fresh food, fruits, vegetables
Low fluid intake

Symptoms of hyperacidity

Many symptoms are associated with hyperacidity in natural medicine. These include a general malaise, headache, joint and muscle pain, tension, stomach and intestinal problems. In addition, there is an increased allergic tendency and susceptibility to infections. Likewise, diseases such as osteoporosis, arthritis, gout and diabetes are associated with hyperacidity. (Susanne C. Waschke, alternative practitioner)