Will this aid digestion and absorption of nutrients from food, or hinder it, or have a negligible effect?
2006-11-24 12:42:27 · 3 answers · asked by AngeloElectro 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Well, carbonated beverages are acidic anyway, and shouldn't really affect the pH in the stomach that much. Within normal limits, more HCl will be released to compensate, maintaining necessary pH. So 16oz of a soda will have a negligible effect on digestion and absorption.
2006-11-24 12:47:20 · answer #1 · answered by Brian B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I doubt you are drinking a beverage with the same molarity as stomach acids, yes it will dilute the aciditiy of your stomach acids. Its effects are negligible for individuals with no GI problems. The carbonation will aid in pushing chyme (food in fluid form) through the pyloric sphincter, and is the reason why mixing carbonation with liquor is more potent. Champagne affects you faster than wine, beer with liquor in any order has the same effect. It is definitely better than drinking basic liquids like milk, since an acidic environment (along with Vit D) is needed for calcium absorption. This is why it is better to drink calcium fortified orange juice over milk.
2006-11-25 02:52:10 · answer #2 · answered by Carl D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if anything it will make the acid stronger. i got stomach acid problems and i cant drink soda or else ill get real bad hartburn. its an acid based drink
2006-11-24 20:47:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋