Press Release_ DATT comment on the Facts about pH and water.07.08.17

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Background about the pH of water and more concerned about the salts, sugars and fats we consume in excess. The pH of a solution refers to the concentration or activity of hydrogen ions in the solution. This is a scale which tells how acidic or basic (alkaline) a solution is. Solutions with a pH less than 7 are acidic and solutions with a pH greater than 7 are basic. Pure water is neutral, at pH 7, being neither an acid nor a base 1.2 . Below is a list of frequently asked questions and the facts presented. Can foods and drinks easily change the pH of the blood? FACT: Foods and drinks cannot easily change your pH level because the blood pH is tightly regulated by your kidneys and other organs, which keep it between 7.34-7.45. Even slight deviations in blood pH can create serious and even fatal consequences, so your body has numerous checks and balances to prevent that from happening 9,10 . Are Acidic foods and drinks bad for you? FACT: pH has almost nothing to do with how nutritious foods are for you. Many commonly consumed foods are acidic 21 (Coffee, yogurt, soft drink, citrus and most fruit) but the true indicator of how healthy these are for you, is determined by the amount of sugars, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and fiber found in them. Is Alkaline water (higher pH) better for you? FACT: The pH of water has no direct effect on health 17 . Pure water is pH 7.0. Water can be slightly alkaline or acidic due to minerals found naturally or added to it. The normal range of pH for drinking water is 6.5-9.5 17 . Solutions lower than 2.5 and higher than 10, however, may cause serious harm to body systems and functions depending on the site and duration of exposure 18 . Can an Alkaline diet prevent Cancer? FACT: There is no scientific evidence which shows that an alkaline diet can prevent cancer 12 . The internal environment of cancer cells is actually more alkaline than healthy cells in the body 15 . An acidic environment does not cause cancer but rather cancer cells secrete acidic compounds which cause the environment around these cells to become more acidic 16 . Does your body have to be Alkaline to be healthy? FACT: Each region and fluid of the body needs to be at a specific pH. The blood is slightly alkaline at 7.34-7.45 3 , inside the stomach is extremely acidic at 1.5-3.5 4 which is necessary to digest food and even skin needs to be acidic at 4.7 5 in order for it to remain healthy. Page | 2
Can acidic foods lead to Osteoporosis / loss of bone mass? FACT: There are no scientific publications supporting these claims. Most of the information put out about this is NOT based on controlled scientific studies and are not credible. There are numerous peerreviewed publications, however, which demonstrate that there are no correlations between consuming acidic foods and bone loss. 11,12,13,14. Is Acidic water polluted water? FACT: Non-toxic minerals and compounds added to water can change its pH 19 . Carbon dioxide, for example, can shift pH towards acidic and Calcium/Sodium can shift it towards a more alkaline pH. In fact there are some pollutants which may cause water to become more alkaline 20 . Can you test your urine or saliva to determine if your body is acidic/alkaline? FACT: The body uses urine to get rid of substances so that the blood remains at a constant pH. Different foods can often change the pH of urine or saliva but they do not reflect the actual pH of the blood 6,7,8 . Conclusion Consuming ANY water (bottled or tap) instead of highly sweetened soft drinks and juices is one of the single best choices you can make to maintain a healthy body which will decrease your chances of developing lifestyle diseases such as Diabetes and Heart disease. The pH of water (within the normal range of 6.5-9.5) has no bearing at all on your body's health. # # # If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Andrew S. Dhanoo (1st VP, <strong>DATT</strong>) at 868 672 0864 / 868 380 8747 or email at info@diabetesassociationtt.org. References: Page | 3
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