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I'm confused. does food buffer stomach acid, or does the stomach make more acid in response to food?

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Gastric acid: Actually both. Food will buffer acid in the stomach, but eating will stimulate more acid secretion.

Dr Alvis, jr and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/15/2015

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