✗ The myth everyone repeats
Your stomach lining is completely replaced every three days to protect against acid.
✓ What is actually true
Stomach epithelial cells are replaced roughly every 3-5 days. The specific timeline varies by region and individual. This is ongoing cellular turnover, not unique to stomachs, most cells regenerate regularly.
Reception
The receipts 2 sources
- Gastric Epithelial Cell TurnoverPRIMARY
- Cell Regeneration RatesREFERENCE