Tag: Gastric elasticity

The human stomach, a highly elastic organ, typically holds about one liter of food and fluid but can expand up to five times its resting size during a meal. This remarkable flexibility is often mistaken for a permanent ability to 'train' for ever-increasing food intake, a misconception commonly associated with competitive eating and binge-eating behaviors.

The human stomach can typically expand to hold about 1 to 1.5 liters of food and liquid during a meal. However, the total amount of food a person can consume in one sitting is influenced by far more than just stomach capacity; it is a complex process involving physiological signals, hormonal responses, and psychological factors.