You might be intrigued to read this if youre someone who experiences uncomfortable digestion.
However, digestive distress is not the only symptom associated with an imbalance in your stomach acid.
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What’s stomach acid and why do we need it?
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This acid is so strong that if we poured it onto our skin, we would get burned.
I have heartburn…That means I’ve got too much stomach acid, right?
As a result, food will get into the stomach but won’t be fully broken down.
What are the other symptoms of low HCl?
You may notice that youre developing allergies or sensitivities to foods that you used to be able to tolerate.
You may have been diagnosed with anemia or other nutrient deficiencies like B12 and folate.
These can often lead to chronic fatigue and mood imbalances like depression and anxiety.
You may also be experiencingacneor other skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, hives, or rosacea.
Low HCl can also coexist with autoimmune conditions like Hashimotos thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, orceliac disease.
How does my stomach acid get low anyway?
Chlorine and fluoride in our drinking water can lower acid levels.
Chronic use of antacids will also deplete stomach acid, ultimately making symptoms worse.
How can I find out if I actually have low HCl?
you could also try the “beet test.”
I live on antacids; what can I do?
If you suspect that youve got low levels, there are several ways to naturally boost them.
For starters, you might tryapple cider vinegaron an empty stomach, as some anecdotal evidence supports this theory.
Mix 1 tablespoon in a small glass of water and take it before meals.
Betaine HCl supplements can also be used to perk up HCl production.
Start with one capsule before meals and increase until you feel a warming sensation.
