Tag: Gastric volume

The average adult stomach has a resting volume of only about 2.5 ounces, but it has a remarkable ability to stretch. This muscular, balloon-like organ can dramatically expand during meals, holding a surprising number of ounces of food and liquid. Its final capacity depends on numerous factors, from eating habits to genetics.

According to a study published in *Gastroenterology*, the physical size of your stomach does not correlate with your weight, debunking the common belief that you can shrink your stomach through starvation. The truth is that while the stomach appears to get smaller when empty, its overall capacity remains unchanged by eating less.