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Why having enough

Stomach Acid1. Take Betaine Hydrochloric acid capsules with

pepsin, at each meal to ensure proper breakdown and absorption of nutrients. *Usually 2-4 capsules are enough - taken up to 10 minutes before eating, or at the start of the meal. If this is not possible, drink 2tbsp of apple cider vinegar before or during each meal (can be diluted in 1/2 glass of water)

2. Take a Multivitamin and or other nutrients to help restore natural stomach acid production. These include Zinc, Iron, Vitamin C, B6, B12, Folic Acid, Cod Liver oil or Omega 3's.

3. Reduce exposure to stressful situation or learn to manage emotional and mental triggers for stress that increase adrenalin and cortisol production, If possible change your environment to suport your digestion, figure out ways to "de-stress" and spend time exercising and resting.

4. Get proper amounts of sleep. Chronic lack of sleep prevents the body from repairing itself and slows down many processes. Getting at least 8 hours of sleep per night will increase overall physical capacity.

It really works!!

Increase acidity to correct poor nutrient absorption, protect against invading pathogens and allow proper protein breakdown to prevent allergies.

Is SO Important

Stomach acidity plays a vital role in maintaining good health. It plays a key role in overall immunity, digestion, energy production

and prevention of numerous allergies and diseases.

Discover the reasons for low stomach acidity and the ways to correct it.

What should I do NOW?

Bibliography

Why Stomach Acid Is Good for You: Natural Relief from Heartburn, Indigestion, Reflux and GERD [Paperback] Jonathan Wright. (author)

http://www.puristat.com/coloncleansing/lowstomachacid.aspx

Ron Kennedy, MD, "Hypochlorhydria," http://www.medical-library.net/content/view/177/9/ (accessed Nov 21, 2012).

http://refluxdefense.com/heartburn_GERD_articles/stomach-acid.html

In order for the stomach to do its job, the pH level (strength of acidity) needs to be just right in order to allow an enzyme called Pepsin to break down proteins - when this doesn't happen, due to a lack of Hydrochloric acid, then the first step in digestion fails. Instead of the food breaking down rapidly and passing into the intestines, it sits in the stomach longer than normal, causing gas, pressure and often what little acid there is to reflux back up the oesophagus - causing that heartburn feeling. The normal medical advice to eliminate acid with antacids to prevent reflux and GERD is just a temporary symptomatic fix but it makes the problem worse by further reducing acid.

Stomach acid is needed for several vitamins and minerals to be absorbed - these include Zinc, Iron, Calcium, Folic Acid, B6, B12 and Vitamin C. Therefore low stomach acidity actually causes nutritional deficiencies - leading to a wide range of diseases that are linked to deficiency of these nutrients.

Low acid levels also allow undigested proteins to pass through into the intestines where they can cause allergic reactions, triggering the immune system and feed harmful bacteria. Stomach acid also protects against invading pathogens - strong enough acid will kill almost all pathogens that enter the stomach. Therefore, having little or no stomach acid will leave you susceptible to a wide range of bacterial, viral and fungal infections.

In addition, low stomach acid usually affects the function of the pancreas, liver and proper intestinal absorption. Adequate acid levels are needed to signal the pancreas to release digestive enzymes once the food is in the intestines, and the liver to produce enough bile to emulsify the fats present in the food, releasing the fat soluble vitamins A,D,E, K and Omega 3's. When these steps are disrupted there is a further decrease in nutrient absorption, causing malabsorption, irritable bowel and toxicity.

The Stomach's main role is to break down food ready for digestion and absorption. When the acid is strong enough, it breaks down proteins into amino acids, prepares nutrients for absorption and prevents infection by invading pathogens.

What should the stomach DO?

Listen Up

The stomach is extremely sensitive to any change in nutrient levels, adrenalin excess, cortisol (and other stress hormones) and lack of sleep. If you consistently experience any of these issues, you are likely not producing enough stomach acid and will often not have an appetite, or on the flip side be starving in the midst of plenty.

When the body is under stress, it is more important for the brain and muscles to function well, so the body diverts resources away from the digestive tract. (fight or flight response) and when this continues longterm, you end up with chronic low stomach acid production.

Some people are genetically predisposed to lower stomach acid production, or as the result of chronic stress or nutritional deficiencies have never been able to produce adequate amounts, leading to a vicious cycle of indigestion and malabsorption, further exacerbating the problem. Statistics show that over 40% of adults over 40 produce little to no stomach acid at rest, and inadequate amounts in response to food entering the stomach.

What usually causes stomach problems??Stress is a major culprit. Any emotional or physical stress can cause the body to produce less stomach acid if you are susceptible.

In addition, nutritional deficiencies, lack of sleep and poor diet can all affect the stomach's ability to produce adeqaute amounts of hydrochloric acid and pepsin.

• Allergies• Asthma• Autoimmune diseases• Chronic candida• Chronic fatigue

syndrome (CFS)• Chronic hepatitis• Chronic hives• Dry skin• Eczema• Gallbladder disease• Gastrointestinal (GI)

infections and parasites• Hypoglycemia• Lupus• Osteoporosis• Psoriasis• Reduced night vision• Rheumatic arthritis• Rosacea• Thyroid disorders• Type I and II diabetes• Vitiligo (a skin disorder

characterized by white patches or spots)

• Weakened hair, nails, and skin

• Hiatal hernia • GERD• IBS - CROHNS

What problems are associated with low stomach acid?

DiseasesLow Acid Symptoms• Bacterial/fungal

overgrowth• Bad breath• Belching• Bloating• Diarrhea and constipation• Distension• Fatigue• Food sensitivities• A feeling of fullness• Gas• Headaches• Heartburn• Increased incidence of

parasitic infections• Indigestion• Malabsorption problems• Nausea• Nutritional deficiency• Rectal itching• Stomach pain and distress• Unexplained hunger• Vomiting• Weakened hair, nails, and

skin• yeast infections, and a host

of other ailments.