Understanding a Healthy pH
pH is a measure of acidity or alkalinity of water-soluble substances (pH stands for Potential of Hydrogen). A pH value is a number from 1 to 14, with 7 as the middle (neutral) point. Values below 7 indicates acidity, decay occurs below pH 5.5
| pH 12 | Soapy Water |
| pH 11 | Antacids, Dental Treatment Rinses |
| pH 10 | Antacids |
| pH 9 | Baking Soda |
| pH 8 | Sea Water, pH-Neutralizing Dental Rinses |
| pH 7 | Pure Water |
| pH 6 | Saliva, Cow's Milk |
| pH 5 | Black Coffee |
| pH 4 | Tomato Juice, Beer |
| pH 3 | Orange Juice, Soda, Some Dental Rinses |
| pH 2 | Lemon Juice, Vinegar |
| pH 1 | Stomach Acid |
| pH 0 | Battery Acid |
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