When bloat and indigestion hit, it’s logical to conclude you have too much stomach acid and to grab an antacid for relief. But experts warn that often the same symptoms that seem to signal too much ...

Most people blame heartburn, bloating, or indigestion on too much acid. But for a surprising number of adults, the problem is the opposite. Low stomach acid, or hypochlorhydria, is one of the most ...

In the stomach, so-called parietal cells are responsible for acid production. They react not only to the body's own messenger molecules, but also to bitter-tasting food constituents such as caffeine.

Foods that help reduce heartburn include lean protein, non-citrus fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Acidic, fatty, and spicy foods can worsen heartburn, which is a symptom of acid reflux. Acid ...

In the stomach, parietal cells are responsible for acid production. They react not only to the body's own messenger molecules, but also to bitter-tasting food constituents such as caffeine. A research ...

These include the parietal cells of the stomach, which secrete protons into the stomach—i.e., produce stomach acid. Somoza's team is researching, among other things, how bitter-tasting food compounds ...