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How To Test Saliva Ph?

I always test very acidic with the ph strips and have been treating for it. But now a relative that has a water ph testing meter tested both my saliva and urine, saying I am too alkaline! What kind of tester should I trust to know what I m dealing with?
Wed, 25 Jun 2014
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Wait at least 2 hours after eating. Fill your mouth with saliva and then swallow it. Do this again to help ensure that the saliva is clean. Then the third time, put some saliva onto pH paper (available at pharmacy). This is simplest and most trustable method used and is accurate when it comes to testing acidic and alkaline substances.

The pH paper should turn blue. This indicates that your saliva is slightly alkaline at a healthy pH of 7.4. If it is not blue, compare the color with the chart that comes with the pH paper. If your saliva is acid (below pH of 7.0) wait two hours and repeat the test.

The timing of test is important.
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How To Test Saliva Ph?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Wait at least 2 hours after eating. Fill your mouth with saliva and then swallow it. Do this again to help ensure that the saliva is clean. Then the third time, put some saliva onto pH paper (available at pharmacy). This is simplest and most trustable method used and is accurate when it comes to testing acidic and alkaline substances. The pH paper should turn blue. This indicates that your saliva is slightly alkaline at a healthy pH of 7.4. If it is not blue, compare the color with the chart that comes with the pH paper. If your saliva is acid (below pH of 7.0) wait two hours and repeat the test. The timing of test is important.