Low Stomach Acid Heart Burn - Apple Cider Vinegar

Hi 

i was looking for HCL and low stomach acid. I though mmm Apple Cider Vinegar, would this help? Well it seems it does. I found this article below and found it very interesting and easy to read and understand, so i thought i would post it here. 

Instead of going out and finding HCL tablets, buy Braggs Good quaility Apple Cider Vinegar, take one teaspoon in glass of water with really good quality honey, every morning. Helps with Digestion, Reflux, ph levels stiffness and more.

I hope it helps someone.

Heal Low Stomach Acid Naturally

Did you know that 90% of Americans have low stomach acid, called hypochlorhydria? Low stomach acid leads to a cascade of digestive problems further south in the digestion process, such as bloating, gas and constipation. Fortunately, it is an option to heal low stomach acid naturally and ameliorate the chain affect of digestive problems.
Why is it so important to heal low stomach acid? Let’s start with the all-to-common consequences of low stomach acid.

Consequences of Low Stomach Acid

• Low stomach acid cannot properly break down proteins into amino acids. Lack of amino acids in the bloodstream means less available neurotransmitters which can mean mood disorders like depression. Additionally, protein maldigestion leads to hair loss and brittle nails.
• Low stomach acid fosters imbalanced gut flora. Pathogenic and food borne bacteria, usually killed by the low stomach pH, can make their way into the intestines. Further, lack of acidity in the stomach makes it more hospitable to bacterial growth (and the stomach should be relatively sterile).
• Low stomach acid leads to nutrient malabsorption. Specifically, when proteins aren’t fully broken down, B12 absorption is disrupted. Folate and nonheme iron absorption are also affected by low stomach acid.
• Low stomach acid leads to heartburn/GERD/reflux. I discuss the details below.
• Low stomach acid often means constipation, bloating, gas and belching. With inadequate acid, food sits in the stomach and putrefies instead of being properly digested.
• Low stomach acid may cause a leaky gut and therefore create food allergies. Improperly digested starches little “holes” between the cells of the intestinal lining. These starches also feed pathogenic bacteria that create these leaky spaces. Then, undigested proteins and other food particles leak into the bloodstream and the body reacts by creating antibodies to these foreign particles in the blood.

Low Stomach Acid and Heartburn/GERD

• The Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) separates the esophagus and the stomach. Proper stomach acid levels signal the LES to close tightly. With low stomach acid levels, the LES loosens and acidic stomach fluid escapes into the lower part of the esophagus causing a burning sensation.  LES malfunction is also influenced by other variables like food allergies, overeating, and certain drugs.
• The pyloric sphincter separates the stomach from the small intestine. The body resists opening this sphincter, however, when the contents of the stomach are not properly acidified. The body innately knows the undigested food will cause problems further south. As a result, food sits in the stomach and putrefies, producing gas and pressure which makes the LES leak open (causing heartburn as discussed above).

Also, antacids and heartburn medications can further exacerbate nutrient malabsorption— that’s why it is important to correct stomach acid rather than using pharmaceuticals for heartburn.
Now that we understand the cascade of detrimental digestive woes that can occur due to low stomach acid, let’s look at how to heal low stomach acid naturally and effectively!

Supplements to Heal Low Stomach Acid Naturally

Honey for Low Stomach Acid

We all have the bacteria H. pylori in our digestive tract, but this species becomes a problem when it overgrows. In a vicious cycle, H. pylori reproduces in the stomach in the presence of low stomach acid and then suppresses stomach acid production. 
Manuka honey is produced in New Zealand and Australia from bees pollinating the manuka tree. It has a naturally occurring peroxide content which makes it a potent anti-bacterial agent. This therapeutic honey has been widely used to heal stomach lining and to help address h. pylori overgrowth. I took 1 tsp. of this honey twice a day when I was first healing my stomach lining.
Recently, I read from one source manuka honey should not be used internally because it has a naturally occurring genotoxin. I don’t know what to think about this, however, since so many people take manuka honey and experience only vastly positive results. You can weight the pros and cons for yourself.

Yemen Sidr honey also has the potent antibacterial properties of manuka honey without the genotoxic component. Also, regular RAW honey is less antibacterial than these two famous “powerhouse” honeys but it is still very useful in healing the stomach lining. Only purchase raw honey, preferably from a local beekeeper– never purchase regular supermarket honey.



here is the link from where i took this above article from
http://empoweredsustenance.com/heal-low-stomach-acid-naturally/