Date: July 29, 2015 Source: North Carolina State University Summary: An analysis of data on stomach acidity and diet in birds and mammals suggests that high levels of stomach acidity developed not to help animals break down food, but to defend animals against food poisoning. The work raises interesting questions about the evolution of stomach […]
4/2/15 by Salynn Boyles Action Points Mouse studies may help explain the reported increased risk of osteoporosis and related fractures among long-term users of proton pump inhibitors, which are among the most widely used drugs on the planet. Note that the research showed that stomach acid helps the intestines absorb and transfer calcium to the […]