Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles whose acidic lumen (pH 4.5–5.0) is required for degradation. This luminal acidity is ...
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Are potatoes acidic or alkaline?

Potatoes are slightly acidic, though they may have alkalizing effects. Overall, potatoes are unlikely to impact health ...
Researchers from Tallinn University of Technology, Grete Raba, Signe Adamberg, and Kaarel Adamberg showed that an acidic environment enhances the production of butyric acid from apple pectin by faecal ...
Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back. In a clinical trial, ...
As a general dentist, I see daily the effects of frequent consumption of soda and other sweetened beverages. Children and adults present with caries (tooth decay) — holes in a multitude of colors; ...