Demonstrates that caffeine influences gastric acid secretion in humans, suggesting new treatment avenues for digestive disorders.
Significance This study shows that caffeine's effect on gastric acid secretion (GAS) is more complex than has been previously thought. Oral and gastric bitter taste receptors are involved in the regulation of GAS in humans. This regulatory process can be modified by the bitter-masking compound homoeriodictyol. Practical applications of the results may include treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease or peptic ulcer by manipulating gastric pH by means of bitter tastants and inhibitors.
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