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Correcting Hypochloridia: Low Stomach Acid
Despite the plethora of advertisements touting the benefits of various antacid preparations for "excess acid" and/or "acid indigestion," hypochloridia, or low stomach acid, is a very common problem with possible serious consequences. While the stomach secretes hydrochloric acid (HCL) along with the enzyme pepsin to begin the digestion of proteins, HCL has many other functions in the digestion of food and the maintenance of good health. It would behoove each and every person to learn the telltale signs of hypochloridia and how to correct the problem using safe, natural methods. This article lists the telltale signs of hypochloridia, along with ailments either directly caused or aggravated by it. The means of determining and correcting it are also spelled out.