Support Your Digestion with Hydrochloric Acid

Hypochlorhydria is a condition where the stomach doesn’t produce enough acid. Acid-blocking medications, stress, a poor diet, aging, or infections such as H. pylori can contribute to this condition.

Low stomach acid can impair digestion, nutrient absorption, and the body’s ability to protect against harmful microbes. It’s also linked to digestive discomfort and nutrient deficiencies, even in individuals with a healthy diet.

To support low stomach acid, supplements like betaine HCl and pepsin can help improve protein digestion and nutrient breakdown. Betaine HCl may help lower stomach pH, especially when taken just before meals, while pepsin works only in an acidic environment to aid in protein digestion.

Bitter herbs such as gentian and wormwood may also stimulate the production of natural acids and digestive enzymes.

Multi-enzyme supplements, which include various digestive enzymes such as protease, lipase, and amylase, have been shown to reduce symptoms like bloating, indigestion, and discomfort in individuals with functional dyspepsia.

These can be a helpful addition when low stomach acid is affecting overall digestion.

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