Jan 19
Hydrochloric Acid Deficiency!
I have read a lot about absorption of nutrients, specifically Iron and B12. The short point: You need HCl to absorb B12 and you need B12 to produce HCl. So if you fall short on either, you slowly decrease both. It can go unnoticed for a long time. See this link for more information on the B12-HCl connection. HCl is also important for Iron absorption. Therefore, you can take all of the B12 and Iron supplements you want, but if your stomach acid is low, you won’t absorb enough! I put this info sheet together to get the word out. Nutrition is so incredibly important.
Good health and the presence of absolute immunity depend on the existence of a normal production of hydrochloric acid and its presence in the bloodstream and other fluids of the body. When the HCL production falls short, and a progressive diminution takes place, we find a loss of absolute immunity, a decreasing degree of tissue susceptibility, an imbalance of blood chemistry, and poor digestionand assimilation. This is the starting point of general ill-health and malnutrition. (http://www.diet-and-health.net/Supplements/HydrochloricAcid.html)
Signs, symptoms & indicators of Hydrochloric Acid Deficiency:
-Offensive-smelling stool
-Meal-related burping
-Meal-related bloating
-General flatulence
-White spots on fingernails
-History of adult acne
-History of eczema
-Drowsiness after meals
Recommendations and treatments for Hydrochloric Acid Deficiency:
Cayenne Pepper: Capsaicin, the active ingredient in cayenne, is believed to assist digestion by stimulating the flow of both salvia and stomach secretions. One or two capsules of cayenne pepper taken before meals stimulates hunger also.
Vinegar:Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice taken with meals mildly stimulates hydrochloric acid production.
Digestive Enzymes: A trial using plant-based enzymes to enhance digestion demonstrated their additional benefit of improving hydrochloric acid production in those individuals who were hypochlorhydric.
B-vitamins: several B vitamins are needed to support hydrochloric acid production.
sources: http://www.diagnose-me.com/cond/C42561.html
http://siliconvalleyfit.com/b12-deficiency-and-hydrochloric-acid-connection/
http://www.diet-and-health.net/Supplements/HydrochloricAcid.html
