L'acidità o alcalinità dell'intestino? La sorprendente verità sul pH digestivo

is the ph of the intestine acidic or basic? the short answer is that it’s not fixed. the gut presents a ph gradient: the stomach is highly acidic, while as chyme moves into the small intestine, bicarbonate from the pancreas and bile raises the ph toward neutral or lightly alkaline. in the colon, microbial fermentation produces acids that can lower ph again. this dynamic range supports the sequential actions of digestive enzymes and the absorption of nutrients, while also shaping the gut microbiome. balance is maintained by a coordinated system. pancreatic and biliary secretions provide buffering to keep the small intestine at a ph where enzymes like amylase, protease, and lipase work efficiently. the mucosal lining, mucus, and intestinal motility help maintain an optimal environment, while the microbiome contributes to ph through its metabolic byproducts, such as short-chain fatty acids. when the ph stays within a healthy window, digestion proceeds smoothly and mineral absorption is optimized; persistent deviations, however, can influence comfort and microbial balance, potentially affecting gut health. that’s where tools like innerbuddies’ gut health operating system come in. it helps you quantify how your gut environment supports or challenges ph-driven processes. innerbuddies offers a suite of features, including a gut microbiome health index (0–100) based on an exclusive ip deal with eafit university in colombia, detailed bacteria abundances to show how you compare against a healthy cohort, and bacteria functions categorized as positive or negative with benchmarks. the platform also provides target group analysis for domains like healthy aging, endurance sport, skin & hair health, and more, plus personalized nutrition and probiotic/prebiotic guidance tailored to your unique microbiome. to see how it all comes together, explore the innerbuddies microbiome test page: https://www.innerbuddies.com/products/microbiome-test. consumers can access these insights directly, and innerbuddies also offers a subscription path for ongoing gut health support. learn more about ongoing insights and personalized plans with the innerbuddies gut health membership, and for businesses looking to power their own gut microbiome products, the partner program is available here: https://www.innerbuddies.com/pages/become-a-partner.