Do Bitters Increase Stomach Acid? The Scientific Explanation
                                
                                
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                                In many cultures, the tradition of using bitter herbs to aid digestion dates back centuries. As it turns out, there is a scientific basis for this practice: bitters do increase stomach acid by activating bitter taste receptors that signal the digestive system to ramp up its processes.