The average pH of human urine is 6.0. A vegetarian diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and beans will cause the pH of urine to naturally increase to pH of 7.0. Which statement best describes what happens when you have a vegetarian diet? Your urine has increased 10x the typical amount of H+. Your urine has a lower than typical amount of H+. Your urine is more acidic than typical. Your urine pH has become a base.
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The pH of urine has been found to be correlated with diet. Acidic urine results when meat and dairy products are consumed, because the oxidation of sulfur-containing amino acids in the proteins produces protons. Consumption of fruits and vegetables leads to alkaline urine, because these foods contain plentiful amounts of potassium and magnesium carbonate salts. Why would the presence of these salts result in alkaline urine?
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The pH of urine can be changed by following a certain type of diet. Click and drag to show the effect each diet would have on the pH of a urine sample. Can cause urine to become more acidic. Can cause urine to become more basic. Vegan diet. High protein diet.
Madhur L.
As blood pH rises, the kidneys will secrete hydrogen ions into the urine and reabsorb bicarbonate ions into the blood.
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