Do I need to rebalance my pH?
Ask the doctor
I’ve noticed ads for bottled water that purportedly balances the body’s pH levels. Would drinking it boost my health?The pH regulation process, however, doesn’t always proceed flawlessly. Certain health conditions can create a pH imbalance — either acidosis, when the blood is too acidic, or alkalosis, which is when it’s too alkaline. These pH disrupters include normal hormonal changes such as pregnancy and menopause, some medications, a very poor diet, stress, or extreme exercise.
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About the Author
Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor
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