Blood pH

Blood pH is the negative logarithm of hydrogen ion concentration. Arterial blood is usually measured without exposure to air. It has a significant impact on life activities. The progress of intracellular biochemical changes, growth and distribution, and the growth of bacteria and viruses, wound healing, and cell-to-cell adhesion are all affected by blood pH. Human blood pH is relatively constant. Danger to life occurs when the blood pH is below 6.9 or exceeds 7.7.

The material in this site is intended to be of general informational use and is not intended to constitute medical advice, probable diagnosis, or recommended treatments.