Should the Saliva be Acid or Alkaline?

What should your saliva pH level be? Here’s what you need to know.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Should the saliva be acidic or alkaline?
0:12 The normal pH of saliva
1:01 How bacteria affect pH levels
3:42 Alkalinity isn’t always good
4:48 Key takeaways
5:54 Need keto consulting?

In this video, we’re going to talk about the pH of saliva—should it be acidic or alkaline?

The normal pH range of saliva is between 6.2 and 7.6. A pH level of 7 is neutral. Anything above 7 is on the alkaline side, and anything below 7 is on the acidic side.

This means that your saliva is slightly acidic or slightly alkaline—it’s near the neutral mark.

If your saliva is too alkaline, you may develop tartar. If your saliva is too acidic, you can develop cavities and infections.

Bacteria in your mouth can use sugar to create acids. On a keto diet, you may be more acidic. However, on a healthy keto diet, you won’t run into problems because you’re consuming 7-10 cups of vegetables a day. This helps provide a lot of alkalinities to balance out the acidity.

Candida can cause ammonia to build up in your mouth. Ammonia is alkaline. Chronic stress can also cause you to become very alkaline.

Being highly alkaline isn’t always a good thing—it depends on the fluid in your body. For instance, stomach acid should be very acidic.

The key to normal pH levels is to be on a healthy diet. Focus on a healthy keto diet, and your pH levels will normalize.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching. I hope this helped clear up the right pH level of your saliva and why you shouldn’t be overly concerned about your saliva being too acidic or alkaline. I’ll see you in the next video.

[jzfjiyp]

Just here to appreciate how hard you work for us doctor, uploading one video after another.

[raymiller]

Thank you Dr. Berg for info about Candida and Tartar in the mouth. I had this problem for many years but today I fix it this issue with your help. Thank you again that you exist on this Planet! Amen!

[MissCarolyn]

Dr. Berg is one of the few doctors in media that actually seems to know what he is talking about and is able to explain stuff on a scientific and in depth level. I feel like I can understand the logic and process behind it because of how well it's explained...that is why I trust Dr. Berg.

[factsoverfeelings]

Thank you for this video. Went to a holistic dentist recently who tested the ph in my mouth and said “it’s pretty acidic!” but didn’t offer any advice on how to balance it out. She then asked, “Do you drink alkaline water?” I told her that’s all I drink. She emphatically responds, “No, don’t do that! You need to get rid of the alkaline water because it wreaks havoc on our guts.” Scrambling for information led me to your video and all of this makes so much more sense now.

[msann]

THANK you Dr. Berg, it's soooo complex and complicated hummm ! Must continue a healthy diet in order to even have a chance of controlling ph levels. Love you and Ms.Karen!

[sirenmuscle]

Ph of urine to be 5 to 6...wow...you just answered an issue of mine of why I have bacteria issues with a ph of 7. Cranberry juice works. UTIs...

[nicolescarano]

Love the advice on this, it make perfect sense. Thank you Dr Berg!

[servantoftheservant]

Hi Dr Berg i wish i could afford all this wonderful advice as i am a old age pensioner here in south africa which is R 1.790 pm not much to buy vitamins etc what about moringa is it as good as they say thanks for an amazing help vlog be safe🇿🇦

[glennmariacher]

Very well put, as usual.Thank you again.

[jleetxgirl]

Thanks for addressing this issue. Sooo many cry “alkaline” and just don’t know the”rest Of the story”!

[rosemaryreid]

Thanks for that, strange I was just thinking about this question.

[VD]

Telling it as it should be.
Ending the western conventional approach..that likes to battle X with Y...
Dont go acidic foods if you're too alkaline or alkaline foods if you go too acidic.
Go BALANCE !
Go Optimal ;)

Thanks for this

[sulafamusallam]

Dear Dr. Berg, Arabic diet is full of rice which is not allowed in keto, but we also eat lots of bulgur and freekeh (in small amounts), are they allowed in keto? If yes, how much (in coocked cup weight) is allowed?

[Phurba_Bhutan]

Dr. I have seen so many of your helpful videos on eyes. I would appreciate if you could kindly do one on how to naturally cure blocked tear ducts without having to go for the surgery. Thanks a lot.

[beautifularadhna]

Dr. Berg I love all your vedios and i
I take notes. Thank you so much

[maxibake]

Now you've got me hunting for my homebrew Litmus papers. Lol.
Thank you for sharing this important information with us all. Take care, stay safe, & Happy Christmas everybody. 🎅⛄🎄

[FurkanGlr]

If you have Candida, should you use oregano oil, and when yes, how many drops of oil, and for How Long? Constantly?

[dailydoseofmedicinee]

To find out your saliva pH, you can use a hydrion pH test paper at home. For the most accurate results, you should test your saliva in the morning before you drink or eat anything.👍

[shivomjain]

Please more vids on gums prob. Tooth decay. I am doing vitamin c not absorbic acid.i am doing healthy foods. No sugar and low carbs.

[lf]

You know you're overly acidic when you feel bloated, have burning or stinging sensations in your body. When you're inflamed. When you're fatigued. Ketones are acidic.