Think of the pH scale from 0 to 14 like a spicy-to-sweet spectrum. 0 to 6 is sour city (like battery acid or lemon juice), 7 is pure water neutral, and 8 to 14 is bitter-basic land (like bleach). Your body wants to stay between 6.5 and 7.5 for happy organs.
If you test and get a low number, you’re likely in acid overload. This can happen from stress, processed foods, or even skipping sleep. Don’t freak out—just take it as a friendly heads-up.
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A high number is rare but can mean your body is too alkaline, which often points to a medical issue. If that happens, check in with a doctor, but for most of us, the scale usually tips toward sour.
