Hypochlorhydria is Low Stomach Acid Production
Many digestive complaints are caused by LOW stomach acid production versus too much.
Causes of Hypochlorhydria:
➤ sympathetic nervous system overload
➤ excess carbohydrate consumption (pancreatic stress)
➤ alcohol consumption
➤ transient bacterial in the lower intestines
➤ zinc or B vitamin deficiencies (especially thiamine)
➤ pathologies or dysfunctions involving the pituitary gland
➤ scarring in the GI tract from history of ulcers