The pH of milk determines whether it is considered an acid or a base. Milk is slightly acidic or close to neutral pH. As milk goes sour, it becomes more acidic and the pH gets lower. This occurs as bacteria in milk convert the sugar lactose into lactic acid.

about 6.7 to 6.9

Advantages

• The diet is heavy on fruit, vegetables and grains and cuts back on red meat, added sugar and processed and junk foods.
• Some people find they have more energy, experience fewer gut problems and lose weight.
• Unlike some other diets, the alkaline diet does not eliminate entire food groups.

Actually, milk has a pH of around 6.5 to 6.7, which makes it slightly acidic. Some sources cite milk as being neutral since it is so close to the neutral pH of 7.0. However, milk contains lactic acid, which is a hydrogen donor or proton donor.

As milk decays , its pH reduces. This is because bacteria present in milk carry out a chemical process to provide them with energy. This process converts lactose sugar in the milk to lactic acid and producing this acid reduces the pH of the milk.

about 5

For example, a small addition of acid to distilled water will cause a large reduction in pH. The same amount of acid would have a small effect on the pH of milk because milk proteins and salts neutralize the acidity.

The Acidity of Oranges On average, oranges have a pH of between 3 and just above 4. Oranges grown in California are slightly more acidic than oranges grown in Florida. The same acidity applies to juice from oranges as well, which is also acidic.

Fruits and fruit juices high in acid

• lemon juice (pH: 2.00–2.60)
• limes (pH: 2.00–2.80)
• blue plums (pH: 2.80–3.40)
• grapes (pH: 2.90–3.82)
• pomegranates (pH: 2.93–3.20)
• grapefruits (pH: 3.00–3.75)
• blueberries (pH: 3.12–3.33)
• pineapples (pH: 3.20–4.00)

Popular to the belief that citrus fruits are highly acidic and would have an acidic effect on the system, surprisingly they are the best source of alkaline foods. Lemon, sweet lime and oranges overpowered with vitamin C that helps in detoxifying the system and offers respite from heartburn and acidity.

Gaviscon comes as a chewable tablet or liquid to take by mouth. For the medication to work properly, you need to chew the tablets thoroughly and you should not swallow them whole. Drink a full glass of water after taking the tablets. Shake the oral liquid well before each use to mix the medicine evenly.

How do I come off omeprazole? Usually, you can stop taking omeprazole without reducing the dose first. If you have taken omeprazole for a long time, speak to your doctor before you stop taking it. Stopping suddenly could make your stomach produce a lot more acid, and make your symptoms come back.