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Urine-Saliva pH Level Test Strips
These easy to use urine-saliva pH level test strips give results in seconds whether you are
testing urine or saliva & may help detect potentially serious ailments. Simply dip the strip into a small sample of urine or
saliva & compare the color of the strip to the color on the color chart that is included.
The natural pH level of blood is 7.4 (7.35-7.45) although 7.2-7.6 may occur under heavy exercise or unusal dietary conditions.
This level is very tightly controlled due to its importance in cell metabolism. A very good discussion of this can be found at:
This means your body will eliminate excess acid or base in your urine. A heavy meat diet, for example, is believed to produce a
higher amount of acidic residue than a vegetarian diet. Record your readings and the food you ate to see if there
is any correlation. Take a week's worth of readings still the pH of urine will likely fluctuate depending on what you eat.
A consistently low (~5.5) or consistently high (~8.0) pH may indicate a medical problem. Log your results and if you see a consistently
low or high measurement, independent of the food you eat, consult a medical doctor to see if more extensive testing is required.
Similarly, the pH of saliva is also tightly controlled in the range of pH 6.3-6.7. This is important for the health of
your teeth, mouth lining (mucosa) and the action of salivary amylase. Testing salivary pH should be done with the same care as urine.
Do it before eating, otherwise you may simply be testing the pH of your food (& floss regularly). If the pH readings are consistently
above or below the ideal range, consult a physician as this could be indicative of a medical condition that requires intervention.
Note(1): The number of strips per pack or vial is approximate.
Note(2): These strips can also be used to test "alkaline/ionized water".
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