Chronic acidosis can be triggered by several factors. The most common are:
Poor diet: Too much meat, grain, sugar or low-quality feed burdens the metabolism with acid-forming components.
Lack of exercise: Physical activity promotes the breakdown of metabolic waste products. Without it, acids accumulate in the body.
Stress: Chronic stress activates the release of stress hormones such as cortisol – an acid-forming hormone.
Diseases: Liver and kidney diseases impair detoxification and thus promote over-acidification.
Environmental influences: Pesticides, drug residues and other environmental toxins can further disrupt the acid-base balance.