Does zinc decrease stomach acid? The surprising link between the mineral and digestive health
                                
                                
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                                In a Yale study, researchers demonstrated that zinc salts can offer rapid and prolonged inhibition of gastric acid secretion. This surprising finding has brought renewed interest to the question: does zinc decrease stomach acid and could it be a new treatment option?