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Lactulose is metabolized in the colon by bacterial flora into short-chain fatty acids, including lactic acid and acetic acid. These partially dissociate, acidifying the colonic contents (increasing the H + concentration in the gut). [17] This favors the formation of the nonabsorbable NH +
Gastric acid or stomach acid is the acidic component – hydrochloric acid of gastric juice, produced by parietal cells in the gastric glands of the stomach lining. With a pH of between one and three, gastric acid plays a key role in the digestion of proteins by activating digestive enzymes , which together break down the long chains of amino ...
Lactic acid is used as a food preservative, curing agent, and flavoring agent. [51] It is an ingredient in processed foods and is used as a decontaminant during meat processing. [52] Lactic acid is produced commercially by fermentation of carbohydrates such as glucose, sucrose, or lactose, or by chemical synthesis. [51]
"deterioration of psychosis in patients with preexisting psychiatric disorders"; [5] known carcinogen contributing to cancer of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus and stomach when chewed. [6] Aristolochic acid (contained in herbs in the genus Aristolochia e.g. Aristolochia serpentaria (Virginia snakeroot), Aristolochia reticulata (Texas snakeroot ...
These organisms use lactic acid fermentation or mixed acid fermentation pathways to produce an ethanol end product. [3] The ethanol generated from these pathways is absorbed in the small intestine, causing an increase in blood alcohol concentrations that produce the effects of intoxication without the consumption of alcohol .
Proper management of blood glucose in GSD I is critical in avoiding the more severe effects of high levels of lactic acid and uric acid in the blood, and the development of hepatic adenomas. In the last 30 years, two methods have been used to achieve this goal in young children: (1) continuous nocturnal gastric infusion of glucose or starch ...
Certain turtle species have been found to be capable of tolerating high levels of lactic acid without experiencing the effects of lactic acidosis. Painted turtles hibernate buried in mud or underwater and do not resurface for the entire winter. As a result, they rely on lactic acid fermentation to provide the majority of their energy needs. [23]
The use of acid suppression therapy is a common response to GERD symptoms and many people get more of this kind of treatment than their case merits. [50] [57] [58] [52] [51] [59] The overuse of acid suppression is a problem because of the side effects and costs. [50] [58] [52] [51] [59]