Gastric juice is secreted in response to vagal stimulation, either directly by electrical impulses or indirectly by stimuli received through the senses.
Q. Where is gastric juice produced?
How You Make Gastric Juices
- Cardiac glands at the top part of the stomach.
- Oxyntic glands in the main body of the stomach.
- Pyloric glands in the antrum or the lowest part of the stomach.
Q. What produces the gastric juice?
There are three different types of glands. These glands make digestive enzymes, hydrochloric acid, mucus and bicarbonate. Gastric juice is made up of digestive enzymes, hydrochloric acid and other substances that are important for absorbing nutrients – about 3 to 4 liters of gastric juice are produced per day.
Q. When is gastric juice secreted?
Gastric secretion is stimulated by the act of eating (cephalic phase) and the arrival of food in the stomach (gastric phase). Arrival of the food in the intestine also controls gastric secretion (intestinal phase). The secreted fluid contains hydrochloric acid, pepsinogen, intrinsic factor, bicarbonate, and mucus.
Q. What is the best pH for the stomach?
1.5 to 3.5
Q. How do I balance my pH in my stomach?
5 ways to improve stomach acid
- Limit processed foods. A balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables can also increase your stomach acid levels.
- Eat fermented vegetables. Fermented vegetables — such as kimchi, sauerkraut, and pickles — can naturally improve your stomach acid levels.
- Drink apple cider vinegar.
- Eat ginger.
Q. Can we drink hot water in acidity?
Nothing works like a warm cup of water to clear toxins out of the body. It also helps in breaking down of the food and energizes the digestive system, making it easier to digest. If you are having stomach related issues like constipation, acidity or even cough, cold, keep sipping on warm water for major relief.
