hco3 what does it do in body
Bicarbonate levels are measured to monitor the acidity of the blood and body fluids. The acidity is affected by the function of the kidneys and lungs. 70%-75% of CO2 in the body is converted into carbonic acid (H2CO3) which can quickly turn into bicarbonate. Acidity is also affected by medications and food we ingest. Make sure you're not confusing Bicarbonate (which is naturally produced in the human body by the pancreas) with Sodium Bicarbonate (which is not).     Bicarbonat â¦ e (HCO3â) is an alkaline that acts as a buffer to maintain the normal levels of acidity (pH) in blood and other fluids in the body.