Guest guest Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 ,Interestingly, low stomach acid can also come about because of low thyroid (which in turn can be because of low adrenal function because even if the thyroid is producing the right amount of T3/converting T4, cortisol from the adrenals is needed to actually get the T3 into the body's cells). If you don't have much success with the lemon juice, meaning her body doesn't recover it's ability to make enough hydrochloric acid itself, you might investigate the thyroid/adrenals.AmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Wed, March 10, 2010 2:20:38 AMSubject: Low stomach acid Hi, Curious if anyone on here has low stomach acid. We went to see a nutritionist today for my daughter who is 21 with Rett syndrome and who has been on SCD for 4 months now. After listening to us and my daughter's history she feels that it could stem from low stomach acid. When she explained what happens with low stomach acid it made alot of sense so curious if anyone else has encountered this. My daughter has had alot of intestinal distress over the years on a daily basis with lots of foods that give her problems, intolerance of almost all supplements and probiotics and intoleracne of anti-reflux medications. She described that when you have low stomach acid, the rest of the system along with digestive enzymes and peristalsis, etc. don't work well. She wants us to try the juice of 1/2 lemon mixed with some warm water and a little honey with each meal along with a digestive enzyme to see if there is any improvement. She said you need that stomach acid for the digestive enzymes to work properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I do suggest caution at first when you try the lemon juice, water and honey mixture, and/or the digestive enzyme, particularly if your daughter happens to have gastroparesis or a slowly-emptying stomach. These extras can cause some uncomfortable reactions if your stomach doesn’t empty normally. Speaking from personal experience here [grin]. I do have low stomach acid but I also have mild gastroparesis. I have major issues when I try to boost stomach acid by natural means (severe stomach pain and burning and cramping, lots of extra nausea). So far my body won’t tolerate digestive enzymes either, but this is typical for me [sigh]. Many people do quite well with the lemon water and/or digestive enzymes. Just wanted to mention that you might want to start off slowly. I’d do the lemon water by itself at first before you also add the digestive enzyme, or vice versa. Kim M. SCD 6 years Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. Curious if anyone on here has low stomach acid. We went to see a nutritionist today for my daughter who is 21 with Rett syndrome and who has been on SCD for 4 months now. After listening to us and my daughter's history she feels that it could stem from low stomach acid. When she explained what happens with low stomach acid it made alot of sense so curious if anyone else has encountered this. My daughter has had alot of intestinal distress over the years on a daily basis with lots of foods that give her problems, intolerance of almost all supplements and probiotics and intoleracne of anti-reflux medications. She described that when you have low stomach acid, the rest of the system along with digestive enzymes and peristalsis, etc. don't work well. She wants us to try the juice of 1/2 lemon mixed with some warm water and a little honey with each meal along with a digestive enzyme to see if there is any improvement. She said you need that stomach acid for the digestive enzymes to work properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 My doc told me to do the 1/2 lemon morning and night to correct a slightly low stomach acid level. I did fine with it. I never did mix it with honey, but then again, I can " stomach " just about anything! Pam > > I do suggest caution at first when you try the lemon juice, water and honey > mixture, and/or the digestive enzyme, particularly if your daughter happens > to have gastroparesis or a slowly-emptying stomach. These extras can cause > some uncomfortable reactions if your stomach doesn't empty normally. > Speaking from personal experience here [grin]. > > > > I do have low stomach acid but I also have mild gastroparesis. I have major > issues when I try to boost stomach acid by natural means (severe stomach > pain and burning and cramping, lots of extra nausea). So far my body won't > tolerate digestive enzymes either, but this is typical for me [sigh]. > > > > Many people do quite well with the lemon water and/or digestive enzymes. > Just wanted to mention that you might want to start off slowly. I'd do the > lemon water by itself at first before you also add the digestive enzyme, or > vice versa. > > > > Kim M. > > SCD 6 years > > Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years > > neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. > > > > Curious if anyone on here has low stomach acid. We went to see a > nutritionist today for my daughter who is 21 with Rett syndrome and who has > been on SCD for 4 months now. After listening to us and my daughter's > history she feels that it could stem from low stomach acid. When she > explained what happens with low stomach acid it made alot of sense so > curious if anyone else has encountered this. My daughter has had alot of > intestinal distress over the years on a daily basis with lots of foods that > give her problems, intolerance of almost all supplements and probiotics and > intoleracne of anti-reflux medications. > She described that when you have low stomach acid, the rest of the system > along with digestive enzymes and peristalsis, etc. don't work well. She > wants us to try the juice of 1/2 lemon mixed with some warm water and a > little honey with each meal along with a digestive enzyme to see if there is > any improvement. She said you need that stomach acid for the digestive > enzymes to work properly > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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