Known in the medical world as hypochlorhydria, low stomach acid can affect more than just the functions of our digestive system. Ourstomach acidhas one major role: to filter harmful substances in our food. It also aids in the production of digestive enzymes and breaks down protein into the ...
In theory, if your stomach is producing adequate amounts ofstomach acidyou’ll likely belch within two to three minutes. Early and repeated belching may be due to excessive stomach acid (but don’t confuse these burps with small burps from swallowing air when drinking the solution). Any bel...