Did You Know!
Your Stomach Produces Acid Strong Enough to Dissolve Certain Metals
Your stomach contains hydrochloric acid, which can reach a pH of approximately 1 to 2 when highly acidic. This powerful substance helps break down food and destroy many harmful microorganisms. Remarkably, your stomach protects itself with a specialized mucus and bicarbonate barrier that prevents the acid from damaging healthy stomach tissue under normal conditions.
