The Claim
Individuals with metabolic dysfunction exhibit a chronically lower systemic pH within the physiological normal range compared to metabolically healthy individuals.
What the research says
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People with metabolic dysfunction have a slightly more acidic blood pH than people without metabolic dysfunction, even though both groups remain within the normal range.
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Metabolic dysfunction is associated with a chronically lower systemic pH within the physiological normal range compared to metabolically healthy individuals.
The kidneys cannot remove enough acid from the blood because of damage to their acid-secreting cells, and the diet adds too much acid from animal proteins. This causes the blood to become slightly more acidic over time, even though it stays within the normal range.
What the research says
2 studiesPeople with metabolic problems tend to have slightly more acidic blood, even if it’s still in the normal range, and this study shows that lower blood pH is linked to worse health outcomes in a serious condition like pancreatitis.
Study: Post-Renal Transplant Metabolic Acidosis: A Neglected Entity
People with metabolic problems, like those after a kidney transplant, often have slightly more acidic blood than healthy people — even if their blood isn't dangerously acidic. This study found that over 4 in 10 of these patients had this mild acidity, supporting the idea that metabolic issues are linked to slightly more acidic blood.
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