Urine pH can disclose critical health information. In this section, we'll look at urine pH levels and how your diet may affect them. Hydrochloric acid is required in our stomachs for digestion. If we have excessive acidic levels in our bodies, we will not be able to produce stomach acids properly. This can lead to an overgrowth of bacteria in the gut and cause gastrointestinal problems. The pH of urine is a valuable indicator of how our bodies are performing chemical reactions caused by acids or bases. Urine is made up of water with small amounts of minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. The pH level of urine is based on the amount of acidity or alkalinity present in the body. If you drink enough plain water, your urine will be slightly acidic (6.0-7.0). As you start adding other substances to your water, its pH will change. For example, if you add sugar to your water, it will make it more acidic. And if you add salt to your water, it will make it more alkaline. When you go into kidney failure, the kidneys stop working properly. You will need dialysis or a transplant to survive. Dialysis does not replace what the kidneys do but instead uses a machine to wash out toxins from the blood. It is necessary to perform this process regularly until a transplant becomes available.