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Human stomach acid typically reaches a pH around which range?

Today · 2026-09-21 UTC

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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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