Hypochlorhydria Is the medical term for low stomach acid.
Low Stomach Acid can have multiple causes, and is more common than we think. Indigestion, Gastritis, Bloating, Gas, Sibo, Sifo, IBS, all can be related to low stomach acid. However it doesn't necessarily mean that is your personal cause. There are various reasons which can contribute to this condition.
Here are some common symptoms to consider:
Symptoms
· B12 Insufficiency or Deficiency – Malabsorption
· Anemia – Due to low HCL not being able to liberate iron from food and lack of conversion, B12 Deficiency a possible contributing factor.
· B Vitamin Insufficiency or Deficiencies – malabsorption
· Magnesium Insufficiency or Deficiency - malabsorption
· Indigestion
· Acid Reflux
· Gas and Bloating after eating – one of the main symptoms, due to food not properly digested and a build up of bacteria.
· Leaky Gut – Undigested food particles damaging gut lining due to inflammation
· Undigested food in stool
· Food Intolerances and all kinds of allergies
· Nutritional Deficiencies – Because the Acid couldn’t break down the food particles where its in a form where the nutrition can be absorbs.
· Loosing appetite for meat
· Acne – Overgrowth of bacteria because the food wasn’t properly disinfected by stomach acid.
· Hair loss & Brittle Nails – due to B Vitamin Deficiencies
· Diarrhea or Constipation – due to overgrowth of bad bacteria and lack of good bacteria
· Stomach upset and cramps
· Nausea
· SIBO - Overgrowth of bacteria because the food wasn’t properly disinfected by stomach acid.
· Osteoporosis – Malabsorption of nutrient
Here are a variety of possible Causes:
Causes
· Low Pancreatic enzymes for digestion and hormones (gastrin, a peptide hormone) which stimulate HCL production
· Zinc Insufficiency – necessary to produce HCL also to grow a strong mucosal layer
· Thiamine Insufficiency (Vit.B1)
· Lack of Protein in Diet (Needed to stimulate HCL production) If there are prolonged periods of time without sufficient protein, it trains the stomach that HCL production is not necessary (especially in vegan diets)
· Refined Carbohydrates and Sugar (also depletes B-Vitamins)
· Antiacids or PPI lowers stomach acid
· Chronic Stress / Sympathetic Dominance
· Aging – Produces less HCL as we grow older
· Stomach surgery
· H.Pylori infection
· Poor diet, not containing sufficient nutrients to maintain healthy HCL (Iron, Zinc & B Vitamins)
· Eating too fast
· Chronic overeating
Some Methods to Incorporate to support increase of stomach acid:
Support Methods
(These Can be adjusted through food high in these nutrients or by using supplements)
· Zinc
· Betaine HCL + Pepsin (Supplement)
· High Fiber foods
· Probiotics
· Bone Broth
· Fermented Foods on an empty stomach (Yogurt containing live bacteria, Kefir, Sauerkraut, Kimchi,
· Reduce use of NSAIDs
· Vit.C
· Pancreatic Enzymes to support optimal digestion
· Reduce stress – Sleep, Movement, Meditation, Relaxation – Down time or hobbies.
· Reduce Alcohol
· Apple Cider Vinegar with mother on Empty stomach (glass of water with 1tbsp of ACV)
How to Increase and Improve Your Gastric Mucosa:
· Riboflavin – B2
· Niacin – B3
· L-Glutamine
· Collagen
· Fermented Foods
· Probiotics (Lactobacillus: Encourages mucus production. Bifidobacterium: Restores mucus growth
Akkermansia: Increases mucus layer thickness and the number of mucus- producing cells.
· Water
· Exercise
· Cutting down on Caffein
· Reduce processed foods
· Consume a variety of fruits and vegetables
· Reduce Refined Carbohydrates
· Maintain healthy body weight
· Reduce tobacco use
· Reduce use of Antibiotics
· Reduce stress – Sleep, Movement, Meditation, Relaxation – Down time or hobbies.
· Omega 3
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