Hypochlorhydria
Hypochlorhydria is a deficiency of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Up to 30% of people aged 65 and over suffer from seriously diminished Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) production. Hydrochloric Acid, HCl, is a strong Mineral Acid produced by the Parietal Cells of the Stomach. It comprises 0.2% – 0.5% of Gastric Juice. Hydrochloric Acid regulates the acidity of the Stomach optimize Digestion. This occurs primarily through Hydrochloric Acid stimulating the conversion of Pepsinogen to Pepsin (a Proteolytic (Protein-digesting) Enzyme).
Functions and Uses of Hydrochloric Acid
– Hydrochloric Acid regulates the acidity of the stomach to optimize Digestion
– Hydrochloric Acid stimulating the conversion of Pepsinogen to Pepsin (a Proteolytic (Protein-digesting) Enzyme)
– May kill some forms of Bacteria – Detrimental in the Stomach and Small Intestine
– May suppress or kill Helicobacter Pylori (H-pylori)
– Food Allergies resulting from the insufficient endogenous production of Hydrochloric Acid
– Histidine absorption required Hydrochloric acid
– Beta-Carotene absorption required Hydrochloric acid
– Hydrochloric Acid facilitates the flow of Bile
– Calcium and Magnesium absorption required Hydrochloric acid
– Zinc absorption required Hydrochloric acid
– Vitamin C absorption required Hydrochloric acid
Substances may Increase the body’s Production of Hydrochloric Acid
– Amino acid (Glycine and Lyscine)
– Iodine deficiency may cause Hypochlorhydria
– Vitamins (B1, B3, B5, B6, and B12) stimulating the production of Hydrochloric Acid, also (Hypochlorhydria may inhibit the absorption of Folic Acid and B12)
– Caffeine may increase the body’s production of Hydrochloric Acid
– Tea may increase the body’s production of Hydrochloric Acid
– Wine may increase the body’s production of Hydrochloric Acid
Hypochlorhydria (low acid) may Cause these Ailments/Symptoms
– Gallstones
– Allergies
– Hives
– Autoimmune Diseases
– Asthma
– Eczema
-Acne
– Dermatisis
– Seborrheic Dermatitis
– Vitiligo
– Hypothyroidism
– Hypoglycemia
– Fatigue
– Rheumatoid Arthritis
– Osteoporosis
– Indigestion
– Intestinal Parasites
– Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome (SIBO)
– Intestinal Permeability
– Heartburn
– Burping
– Flatulence
– May increase the risk of gastrointestinal infection from various types of Detrimental Microorganisms
– Salmonella species
– Eschericia coli
– Giardia lamblia
– Shigella species
– Hypochlorhydria may increase the risk of Stomach Cancer
– Excessive consumption of Alcohol (ethanol) may cause Hypochlorhydria
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