The Science of Stomach Acid
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Acid + Acid = Chaos. Acid + Dirt = Balance.
Coffee is love. Coffee is life. But coffee is also… acidic.
And when acid meets acid inside your body, things can get chaotic.
The Science of Stomach Acid
Your stomach is naturally acidic — usually around pH 1.5–3.5. That acidity is a good thing! It helps:
- Break down proteins.
- Activate digestive enzymes.
- Protect you from harmful bacteria.
But here’s the catch: when you add extra acid (like coffee, which sits around pH 4.5–5.0) on top of your stomach’s acid, the system can tip out of balance.
The result?
💥 Reflux
💥 Jitters
💥 Gut irritation
💥 Energy crashes
The Power of Alkaline Balance
This is where alkaline minerals step in. Ingredients like magnesium, potassium, and bicarbonates (all stars in DirtFood’s Alkalizing Dirt) act as natural buffers.
When you add alkaline to acidic coffee, something shifts:
✅ Less irritation, more smooth sipping
✅ Better absorption of nutrients from the rest of your food
✅ Balanced energy without the crash
✅ Coffee that feels as good as it tastes
Why We Created Alkalizing Dirt
We didn’t make Dirt to replace coffee (we’d never ask you to give that up). We made it to balance coffee — so your favorite ritual fuels you instead of fighting you. A single scoop turns your morning cup into a smooth, alkalized, gut-loving ritual.
Because coffee + Dirt = balance. In your cup. In your gut. In your day.
Ready to Try It?
Take your coffee from acidic chaos to balanced bliss.
References & Further Reading
Acids in brewed coffees: Chemical composition and sensory threshold. National Library of Medicine / PMC.Read her
Is Coffee Acidic? pH Levels, Taste, and Brewing. Colipse Coffee. Read here
Acidity and Antioxidant Activity of Cold Brew Coffee. National Library of Medicine / PMC. Read here
Gastric acid level of humans must decrease in the future. National Library of Medicine / PMC. Read here
Gastric Acid and Digestive Physiology. PubMed. Read here
Comprehensive investigation of coffee acidity on eight different brewing methods. ResearchGate. Read here
The Phylogeny and Biological Function of Gastric Juice. National Library of Medicine / PMC. Read here