ARE YOU NOT SURE IF YOU HAVE LOW/HIGH STOMACH ACID? 🔥 While not considered the gold standard for stomach acid testing, a simple, at-home test you can do is a baking soda test.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉Try this test at home - First thing in the morning mix 1/4 tsp baking soda with 1 cup water and drink it on an empty stomach. Set a timer to see how long it takes you to burp. ✨Burping within 2-3 minutes is ideal. 3-5 mins means it could be on the lower end. More than 5 minutes could indicate low stomach acid.

Stomach acid is very powerful! Now here’s why the acid doesn’t burn of your stomach wall. The stomach is equipped with a remarkable defense mechanism that shields its walls from the potent effects of stomach acid. The gastric mucosa, a specialized lining of the stomach, secretes a thick layer of protective mucus that acts as a physical barrier against the corrosive acid. Additionally, the mucosa contains bicarbonate ions, which neutralize the acid on contact, preventing damage to the stomach’s d