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Does the body become more acidic with age?

The body maintains a remarkably stable pH balance, crucial for optimal cellular function. Research indicates that this delicate equilibrium can be challenged as we age, raising the question: does the body become more acidic with age?

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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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