Many experts maintain that GERD is caused by dysfunction of the gastroesophageal barrier and that gastric acid secretion is not the primary underlying defect. 2 A few studies have, however, raised ...

A 2023 study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology found that fasting alters gastric acid secretion. Whether this worsens or improves acid reflux depends largely on the foods ...

Proton pump inhibitors, commonly prescribed for excessive gastric acid secretion, may lead to unexpected side effects. Now a chemoproteomic method enables a comprehensive profiling of their off ...