Why does the small intestine require an alkaline pH?
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The enzymes in the small intestine work best in alkaline conditions - but the food is acidic after being in the stomach. ... it neutralises the acid - providing the alkaline conditions needed in the small intestine.
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The enzymes needed to digest the nutrients like protein work in alkaline environment and so the pH needed is alkaline.
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