Why too low stomach acid levels can have negative health effects
Common conditions associated with low stomach acid
Low acid secretion in the stomach can cause a few health conditions:
- Asthma and allergies
- Food sensitivities
- Depression
- Low energy
- Microbial overgrowth like Candida and Helicobacter pylori
- Pernicious anaemia (lack of Vit B12)
- Stomach cancer
- Autoimmune diseases
- Skin disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Gallbladder and / or pancreas malfunction
- Inflammation of the digestive system
- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
- Mineral dificiencies
Common signs of low stomach acid
- Loss of taste for meat and high protein food – difficult to digest
- Dilated capillaries around the nose and cheeks
- Nails are soft, brittle or peel
- Hair loss
- Cracks on tongue centrally
- Bad breath
- Bad body odour
- Undigested food in stools
- Burning feeling in stomach that can be relieved with food or aggrevated
- Continuous heartburn and reflux up to four hours after eating
- Bloating, belching and farting after eating
- Cramps in legs and feet (poor mineral absorption)
- Nausea immediately after taking supplements
- Constipation on a regular basis
- Always feeling hungry
Possible causes for low stomach acid
- Unbalanced diet (lack of Vit B1, B6 and zinc)
- Excessive drink and / or food intake
- Aging
- Dehydration
- Alcohol intake
- Prescription medication and aspirin usage
- Bacterial (Helicobacter pylori and or viral infection)
- Food intolerances
- No salt diets
- Stress
- Low thyroid function
- Autoimmune diseases
Do you associate with the symptoms of low stomach acid? it is wise to consult with your integrative healthcare doctor to confirm your condition and to take appropriate action.
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