Signs of Low Stomach Acid
Low stomach acid can have serious consequences on your digestive comfort, your overall health, as well as other coincident chronic conditions such as allergies and asthma. This list of symptoms is not complete, but definitely common. If you only resonate with one, that may not be indicative of persistent low stomach acid. If you have several symptoms, then low stomach is likely a factor in your digestive health and overall wellness. Good news it - it’s usually resolvable! How many of these symptoms do you experience?
· frequent daily belching
· upper intestinal bloating during or right after meals
· post-meal fatigue
· IBS or SIBO, frequent gut infection, microbial imbalance (i.e. candida or parasite)
· insufficient B12 despite an omnivorous diet
· multiple mineral deficiencies
· chronic Asthma (especially with wheezing)
· multiple food allergies or sensitivities
· hair or nails that are thin or break easily
· chronic allergy or numerous allergies
· Osteoporosis or advanced Osteopenia
· Rosacea
· chronic Acid Reflux or GERD
If you have three or more of these symptoms it’s important to find out what’s driving your low stomach acid. Common causes include stress, a hernia, microbial overgrowths. I and many other functional practitioners are available to support you in resolving the issue for drastic improvements to your health and digestive comfort.