Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 2 - The Chemistry of Microbiology - Micro in the Clinic Follow-Up: Can Spicy Food Cause Ulcers? - Questions - Page 51: 2

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Drinking milk mixes the gastric acid and coats the stomach lining temporarily, however, it also stimulates the production of gastric acids, hence aggravating ulcer. Therefore, if Ramona drinks a lot of milk, her ulcer will get worse.

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