Improving your stomach function, step-by-step

Health Bytes | 18 February, 2009 | Hot Topics:

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Q: After reading your previous articles on the topic, I think that I may be suffering from low levels of stomach acid. Can you please tell me what your protocol is for correcting this problem?

Dr. Wright: I've found that hydrochloric acid when used in conjunction with pepsin usually gives the best results in treating hypochlorhydria (low production of stomach acid). The amount of hydrochloric acid that's usually effective for adults is at least 40 to 70 grains of betaine hydrochloride (or glutamic-acid hydrochloride) with pepsin per meal.

To minimise even minor side effects, I always start with just one capsule (5, 7.5, or 10 grains) taken just before meals. After two or three days, if there are no problems, I suggest increasing the dosage to two capsules before meals for another two or three days and then to three capsules. The dose is gradually increased in this fashion until the recommended amount is reached.


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