How Does Potassium Maintain Gastric Acidity? The Critical Cofactor Explained
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Over 1 liter of highly acidic hydrochloric acid (HCl) is secreted by the stomach each day, a process that relies on the essential role of potassium to maintain gastric acidity. However, its function is not a simple dose-response to dietary intake but a highly regulated cellular mechanism. Without sufficient potassium, the stomach's ability to produce this vital acid is compromised.
