The Phylogeny and Biological Function of Gastric Juice—Microbiological Consequences of Removing Gastric Acid Abstract: Gastric juice is a unique combination of hydrochloric acid (HCl), lipase, and pepsin. Acidic gastric juice is found in all vertebrates, and its main function is to inactivate microorganisms. The phylogenetic preservation of this energy-consuming and, at times, hazardous function (acid-related...
