EARLY SIGNS OF LOW STOMACH ACID:
- GERD
- burping
- heartburn
- chest pain
- weight loss
- difficulty swallowing
- problems with sore throat
- gas and bloating after eating
- food allergies and intolerances
- sensation of a lump in your throat
- feel tired, dizzy or nauseous after eating meat
- burning sensation in your chest, usually worse at night
WHAT CAUSES LOW STOMACH ACID:
Hormones - LOW stomach acid production leads to undigested protein sitting in the stomach. This undigested protein putrifies, or rots, and releases organic acids that contribute to heartburn. Taking antacids does reduce the burning experiences from the rotting proteins and relieves symptoms but does little to address the underlying problem. Antacids are currently the #1 selling medication in the United States. Evaluating and correcting stress hormones through diet, lifestyle changes, stress management and supplement programs can restore normal stomach acid production.
Digestion - In addition to stomach acidity, gluten and cow’s milk dairy sensitivities can trigger heartburn. Furthermore, overeating, lying down after large meals, and emotional stress can all lead to an improper function of the valve between the stomach and esophagus. Incomplete closing of that valve will lead to the symptoms of heartburn as the contents of the stomach come in contact
with the delicate tissue of the esophagus. A common bacterial infection of the stomach called helicobacter pylori destroys the parietal cells in the stomach lining that produce hydrochloric acid. Without sufficient stomach acid we won’t properly digest protein. Bacteria and parasites that come into the stomach from the foods we eat are also destroyed by the proper acidity of the stomach.
Detoxification - Improper protein digestion leads to protein putrefaction. This undigested protein leads to the release of 33 known carcinogenic compounds into the bloodstream. This toxic compounds then need to be eliminated from the body putting a large burden on the liver.
