Authors: Bobby J.Stinebaugh, M.D., and William H.Austin, M.D. Author Info & Affiliations Published August 18, 1966 N Engl J Med 1966;275: 375 DOI: 10.1056/NEJM196608182750708 VOL. 275NO. 7 ...

Blood is usually between 7.35 to 7.45. Controlling Your Acid-Base Balance Every organ system in your body depends on pH balance. But your lungs and kidneys work to regulate it.

Acid-base balance refers to the levels of acidity and alkalinity your blood needs in order to keep your body functioning. Too much acid in the blood is known as acidosis, while too much alkalinity ...