Stomach- Hydrochloric Acid & Digestion

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I just wanted to pass on some information, actually a simple test,

that took that greatly helped with her health, especially

her stomach and intestinal track problems.

Hydrochloric acid (HCL) is important for digestion and absorption

(especially proteins) of many nutrients in the stomach. When HCL

acid is lacking, malnutrition can result. Also, because HCL acid

kills many bacteria, yeasts, and parasites, its insufficiency is

associated with greater incidence of gastrointestinal infection.

Using a very simple home test you can measure HCL acid to get a

rough indication for low HCL acid. Our doctor had all our family

members perform this test, and you guessed it, three of the five of

us were low including .

If you are interested in doing this test you will need some FRESH

baking soda. The most scientific test for assessment of HCL acid

levels is the Heidelberg test. Gastrocaps can also be used to

measure HCL acid levels with good accuracy. Both these methods are

somewhat cumbersome however, and involve a visit to a doctor for you

to swallow a special capsule, which is used to measure acid levels.

To perform the Baking Soda Test: mix one quarter teaspoon of baking

soda in eight ounces of cold water (for children & infants, if you

feel it nessary, you can dilute more, but not more than by half,

otherwise it will not be effective), first thing in the morning,

before eating or drinking anything except water. Drink the baking

soda solution. Time how long it takes to belch. If you have not

belched within five minutes stop the test and this is a pretty good

indication that you have a low HCL acid level.

If your stomach is producing adequate amounts of hydrochloric acid

you should probably belch within two to three minutes. Early and

repeated belching is consistent with excessive stomach acid.

Belching results from the acid and baking soda reacting to form

carbon dioxide gas. The Heidelberg or Gastrocap tests can be used

for confirmation of the results of the baking soda test.

Beth