Wednesday, June 17, 2015

News Flash: Heartburn Actually Caused by Too Little Acid (Part 2)



What are some of the symptoms of too little acid?

Here are some other symptoms associated with too little stomach acid. Notice that it is not just heartburn. Two of the more important ones are mineral deficiencies, along with poor digestion of other foods, and chronic intestinal infections. Both of these will cause other more serious issues. 



Remember……
  • Acid is needed to digest proteins.
  • Acid is helpful in digesting carbohydrates.
  • Acid is essential for the absorption of minerals as well as some vitamins.
  • Acid is very protective against certain pathogens, especially E. Coli and H. Pylori (H. Pylori is a known cause of stomach ulcers).



And because mineral absorption and a properly functioning gut are so important to having a healthy body, numerous disorders have been associated with low acid.




So how can you test for low stomach acid?

Most of the tests for low stomach acid are very easy. 


The first one is the lemon water test. Put 2 tsp of lemon juice into a half cup of water and drink it right before eating. If after a few meals, you notice less bloating, less burning, and easier digestion, then you know you’re on the right track. However, lemon juice can be acidic in the mouth and esophagus, and can cause some irritation and burning feeling by itself, leading to false negatives.





In my office, I like to use Betaine HCL pills. There is no irritation to the lining of the mouth or esophagus, and so it is a better test. At the very start of the meal, take one capsule of Betaine HCL. Take careful note of how you feel during and after eating. If burning or bloating appears, or if burning was present before taking the supplement and is now worsened with the use of the Betaine HCL, do not continue using this supplement! This is an indication that the stomach lining may be damaged and needs to be repaired with other methods before normalizing pH. However, again, if after a few meals, you notice less bloating, less burning, and easier digestion, then you know you’re on the right track.


For some people it may take up to two weeks to really notice a difference and many people will need to take 2 pills with each meal.


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