QUICK-EZE FAQs

Indigestion is a painful or uncomfortable feeling in the upper middle part of your abdomen.

Heartburn, also known as reflux, occurs when stomach acid rises from the stomach up into the oesophagus, resulting in a burning, uncomfortable feeling in your chest or throat.

A type of medication (which in the case of QUICK-EZE is alkaline in nature) that works by neutralising excess stomach acid.

While giving up coffee might help alleviate symptoms for some people, it’s not necessarily a guaranteed cure for acid reflux. Coffee, with its natural acidity and caffeine content, can relax the lower oesophageal sphincter (LOS), potentially allowing stomach acid to flow back into the oesophagus and trigger discomfort. However, acid reflux is usually influenced by a combination of factors, and simply cutting out coffee may not resolve the issue entirely. Discover how to avoid acid reflux with lifestyle changes. 

Stomach acid is produced naturally by specialised cells in the stomach lining, known as parietal cells. This process is stimulated when you eat, as your body prepares to break down food for digestion.

Stomach acid can be neutralised by antacids like Quick-Eze^®, which are over-the-counter medications that contain ingredients like calcium carbonate or magnesium hydroxide. These compounds work by directly neutralising the acid in your stomach, providing rapid relief from symptoms like heartburn.

Maintaining healthy stomach acid levels can be supported by eating a balanced diet rich in lean proteins, fermented foods, and fiber3, while avoiding trigger foods like spicy meals. Eating smaller meals and staying upright after eating can also help improve stomach acid regulation.

Stomach acid is incredibly strong, with a pH ranging from 1.5 to 3.5, making it highly acidic—similar to the strength of battery acid. This acidity allows it to break down tough proteins, fats, and complex food particles while also killing harmful bacteria and pathogens that enter the stomach. Despite its strength, the stomach is lined with a protective mucus layer to prevent the acid from damaging its walls.

Stomach acid is mainly made up of hydrochloric acid (HCl), with smaller amounts of potassium chloride (KCl) and sodium chloride (NaCl). Together, these elements create the acidic environment needed to digest food and protect against harmful bacteria.