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Acidosis
Description
Acidosis occurs when the blood becomes too acidic, caused
by an accumulation of acid, or a loss of alkali. It has been
categorised into two types: Metabolic and respiratory. Metabolic
acidosis occurs when a metabolic pathway in the body produces
too much acid. An example of this occurs in diabetics, and
is called ketoacidosis (the abnormal buildup of molecules
called ketones).
The second type is respiratory
acidosis, which occurs if too much carbon dioxide accumulates
in the blood due to an insufficiency in the body’s gas
exchange system. People with Asthma might experience this
type of acidosis.
The condition can be detected
most efficiently by blood tests.
Herbs
Ginger
Hops
Nutritional Supplements
B Complex (1)
Kelp
Potassium
References
1. Klein G, Behne M, Probst S, et al: Life threatening lactic
acidosis during total parenteral nutrition - Successful therapy
with Thiamin e, Dtsch-Med-Wochenschr, 1990, 115(7), p 254-256
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