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Human stomach acid typically reaches a pH around which range?

Past stat · 2026-09-21 UTC

The answer

Gastric acid bottoms out near pH 1–3, millions of times more acidic than blood. Mucus and rapid cell turnover are the only reasons your stomach doesn't digest itself.

Correct answer: About 1–3, strong enough to threaten the stomach wall without mucus protection

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