How can I test my stomach acid levels at home?
- nancy dehra
- Sep 2
- 1 min read
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**1. Baking Soda Burp Test**
**How to Do It:**
* Before eating or drinking anything in the morning, mix **¼ tsp of baking soda** in **120–150 ml** (about half a glass) of room-temperature water.
* Drink it on an empty stomach.
**The Science:**
Baking soda reacts with stomach acid (HCl) to produce carbon dioxide gas, which should cause you to burp.
**What the Results Might Indicate:**
* **Burping within 2–3 minutes:** Likely normal stomach acid levels.
* **Burping after 3–5 minutes or mildly:** Possible low stomach acid.
* **No burping after 5 minutes:** May indicate low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria).
**Pros:** Easy, cheap, and non-invasive.
**Cons:** Unreliable—results can be influenced by swallowing air or individual digestion differences. Best viewed as anecdotal.
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