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What causes metabolic acidosis in the elderly?

As many as 1 in 3 adults over the age of 60 have some form of chronic kidney disease, a primary factor in the development of metabolic acidosis. Understanding what causes metabolic acidosis in the elderly is crucial for identifying risk factors and managing this potentially serious condition.

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Does pH Decrease with Age? Understanding Acidity and Your Body

In humans, blood pH is tightly regulated within a narrow, slightly alkaline range of 7.35 to 7.45. As we get older, however, several systems within the body lose their capacity to regulate this balance, leading to a tendency towards increased acidity, which directly addresses the question: Does pH decrease with age?.

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