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A diet high in protein lowers the pH of urine, making it more acidic.
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What factors would contribute to a very high or very low pH in urine?
a large component of meat in the diet tends to decrease pH, while a large component of plant-based material in the diet tends to increase pH
How long does weed stay in your urine if you are infrequent user?
about a month pending on your diet and your liquid consumption
What is a 24 hour urine specimen?
There are two ways for a 24-hour urine specimen to be collected.Ambulatory patients can use a plastic container called a "hat" in the toilet to collect urine when the person uses the bathroom. *Only urine is needed. The urine is poured into a special collection jug. In 24 hours, the jug is delivered to the doctor's office or lab, as directed.Non-ambulatory patients are typically catheterized. Urine is held in the catheter bag until regularly emptied, when it is added to the jug instead of being dumped. In 24 hours, the jug is transported to the hospital lab.* In both, collection continues for a full 24 hour period. The patient does not change their diet, fluid intake, or activity level, just collects what they would normally urinate into the toilet.
Would excess calcium in the diet lead to a bleeding disorder?
No
How do you decrease urine pH?
I don't know exactly why you would like to lower your urine pH, but: Drugs that can decrease urine pH include ammonium chloride, thiazide diuretics, and methenamine mandelate. A diet high in meat products or cranberries can decrease your urine pH. The normal values range from 4.6 to 8.0.
How to control excess albumin in urine by diet?
Restricting dietary salt and protein will help to control the excess of albumin in urine. Certain foods to include in your diet would be flaxseed, whole grains, whole fruits and vegetables.
What does urine look like?
Rat urine looks like what anyone would expect urine to look like. It is a liquid, that can range in color or smell. The colors and smells are dependent on the rats diet.
What is the major positive ion in urine?
Urine is not always the same, and it varies both by diet, and by the health of the person in question. But in general, the positive ion you would be most likely to find in urine is the Na+ ion.
What prolonged deficiency would affect thyroid?
A deficiency in the element Iodine in the diet.
Urine smell like medicine after taking diet pills?
I'm pretty sure your urine should smell like urine. Why are you smelling your urine?
Would a protein rich diet make urine more acidic?
Conditions:Acidosis, dehydration, diarrhea, diabetes, starvation.Foods:Meat.
What is the best diet for molluscum contagiosum?
Not to fear, you can continue eating whatever you would like, since you do not have to change anything in your diet. Your diet does not affect molluscum contagiosum in any way.
Does your gender affect your diet?
no, but it does affect your matabolism
Will protein-rich diet cause urine to be acidic or basic?
acidic
Can taking diet pills with Ephedra affect your future pregnancy?
Any type of diet pills including Ephedra can affect your future pregnancy. If you are pregnant, or considering getting pregnant, it would be best to consult a doctor for the best advice on what type of pills would be safe and acceptable to take.
If all frogs died would that affect raccoon's population?
It would have minimal effect as frogs are only a small part of a raccoon's diet.
Does Diet Coke affect your metabolism?
The term Diet is what usually draws people's attentions to diet sodas such as Diet Coke. However, you may want to consider that Diet Coke does affect your metabolism, and not in a good way. It can slow your body down and give you a feeling of sluggishness that will adversely affect what you are trying to do to increase your metabolism.
