Re: Stomach- Hydrochloric Acid & Digestion

[Guest guest]

Im not sure the % of our kids on proton pump inhibitors or zantac,

but these drugs stop the production or neutralize the acid in the

stomach. The test below would probably not have a result, in this

case.

Im sure that stomach acid is important to digestion, but the damage

that acid can cause, not to mention the pain, if a child has reflux

has to be my first priority.

Jody( mum to Liam RSS zoton, ght, gtube, and cameron)

>

> 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