How to test for stomach acidity
Stomach acid test Beetroot juice Drink ½ cup of beetroot juice once daily for 3 consecutive days When the red colour from the beets is passed into your urine, it may indicate a low level of hydrochloric acid Please note that with the right amount of gastric acid, the betalain in the beetroot juice would be broken down and not appear in your urine Bicarb test Drink ½ tsp Bicab in ½ glass water first thing in the morning – note burping within 5 minutes: no burping or little burping can indicate low stomach acidity Lemon juice or vinegar …
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 …