How Does pH Affect Drugs Throughout the Body?
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The human body is an intricate system of varying pH levels, from the highly acidic stomach (pH 1.5–3.5) to the slightly alkaline small intestine (pH 7–8). These fluctuations in acidity and alkalinity are critical because the pH of a drug's environment profoundly impacts its solubility, stability, absorption, and overall journey through the body.
