Tummy Troubles? Unmasking the Low Acid Plot Twist

November 7, 2023 Studio Strong Fit

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🔥 Feeling the burn? No, we’re not talking about your gym session, but that fiery sensation in your chest. Heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD are the usual suspects. But guess what? The common belief is a bit twisted here! Most think it’s about too much stomach acid, but spoiler alert: it’s often not enough!

The Spicy Trio: Heartburn, Acid Reflux, and GERD

Think of these three as the burning siblings:

Heartburn – The baby of the family. Mild, brief, and pops up when your stomach’s acidic groove spills into the esophagus dancefloor.
Acid Reflux – The naughty middle child. Heartburn that keeps crashing the party, especially after meals.
GERD – The intense older sibling. It’s like acid reflux that’s decided to throw a rave in your chest at least twice a week!

🕺Plot twist: Low stomach acid might be the DJ behind this party.

Why’s My Stomach Playing Low Acid Tunes?

Several factors can lower the bass (uhh, I mean acid) in your stomach:

The ageing remix – acid drops as the years fly by
Chronic stress – your stomach’s not a fan
Jamming to too much processed food
Bacterial crashers like H. pylori
Autoimmune track changes
Those medications that act like volume controllers
Eating on repeat, not giving digestion its solo

Typical Treatments That Miss The Beat

Regular treatments are a bit like bad song covers. They can be comforting for a bit, but don’t truly capture the essence. By further lowering acid with antacids or PPIs, we risk more issues: poor nutrient hits, bacterial overcrowding, and scary encores like osteoporosis and stomach cancer.

Boosting The Acid Bassline Naturally

Let’s pump up the volume with a natural remedy: betaine HCL (hydrochloric acid).

🎵 How to play this track:

Pop 1 capsule after biting into your starter beat.
Up the dose with each meal till your stomach starts grooving warmly.
Hit a warm note? Drop by 1 capsule for the perfect volume.
Play this optimal dose during meals, 2-3x a day.
After a few months, test the waters without betaine HCL. Maybe your stomach’s now dropping its own beats!

🎧 Other ways to remix your acid levels:

Go on an intermittent fasting tour – let digestion have its solo!
Add fermented food groupies like sauerkraut and kimchi.
Check your nutrient VIP list – especially sodium, chloride, zinc, and iodine.
Handle any bacterial gatecrashers.
Chill on the chronic stress stage dives.

Amp Up Your Digestive Playlist!

The secret track to soothing that fiery sensation? Boosting your stomach’s natural acid mix. Try adding betaine HCL to your playlist and watch as your digestive dancefloor lights up. Drop a comment and let me know how this tune worked for you! 🎉🔊🎶