People often talk about “acid stomach” being a bad thing. To tame a burning belly, they might drink milk or chug Pepto-Bismol and blame the fiery feeling on too much stomach acid. But rather than needing to decrease the amount of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach, many people actually need to increase it. It…
Is Low Stomach Acid Damaging Your Health?
When it comes to stomach acid, most people think they have too much. Problems such as heartburn, acid reflux or indigestion are often attributed to excess stomach acid. But in many cases, it’s not the case at all. In fact, these problems may be due to LOW stomach acid. This can lead to further problems…
Are Your Digestive Problems Caused by Low Stomach Acid?
While most doctors prescribe antacids to lower stomach acid for heart burn and acid reflux, the real culprit may be that your stomach acid is already too low. This is called hypochlorhydria. Sufficient Stomach Acid, or Hydrochloric Acid (HCl), Is Necessary To: 1. Protect the body from pathogens When we consume food, bacteria and other…
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