In a live person, the mucosal lining of the stomach wall protects it from the degrading effect of the gastric hydrochloric acid. However, post mortem, the same acid in the stomach destroys it. read more
Hydrochloric acid is produced by parietal cells in the stomach. After death, these cells are lysed and the acid is released and it destroys the gastric mucosa. In extreme cases, the acid can also perforate the stomach, especially the fundus. This is known as gastromalacia. read more
When your stomach acid is low, you are not able to digest protein. Improper digestion of protein creates toxins in your intestines that can set the stage for illness and disease. Improper digestion of protein also creates acidic blood, since protein is by nature acidic. read more