Hydrochloric Acid

The acid in your stomach protects you from the bacteria in your mouth and the parasites and fungi in your food.  When you have low stomach acid, bacteria from your mouth bacteria makes it down to your GI tract. This invasion is associated with, and is a risk factor for, autoimmune disease and inflammation in the gut.  We are beginning to learn that low stomach acid is perhaps one of the major causes of chronic disease.

Low stomach acid acid is frequently undiagnosed and untreated. When the stomach is deficient in acid production, food eaten lies in the stomach and ferments, leading to gas, burning and bloating.  The situation is further complicated by the fact that the symptoms of low stomach acid are similar to those of high stomach acid – eg. belching, bloating, heartburn, slow digestion, inability to eat a large meal due to feeling full quickly, constipation and diarrhoea.  Therefore, many people who have too little stomach acid production are treated as though they have too much.

I recommend Metagest, a high strength Betaine Hydrochloride HCL with Pepsin supplement to address the problem of low stomach acid.

Please note: I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual. Information is provided based on my experience alone. You are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to your health.