As we age , the stomach acid becomes weaker for some people.....cant remember where that info came from.

I take ACV at many meals to increase the acid content of the stomach; and a healthy dose of salt each day: Apparently the Chloride becomes part of the HCl the stomach uses for digesting meats, etc.



As for one hour....I've read a number of times over the years while trying to time meds on an empty stomachs. Pharmacists say two hours after eating, to take on empty stomach.