This video is all about hydrochloric acid. Allow me to share an eye-opening tidbit from none other than the renowned Cleveland Clinic.
Hypochlorhydria: The Ten-Dollar Word You Need to Know
A ten-dollar word for simply not cranking out enough hydrochloric acid. Now, if your stomach is running low on acid, you’re in for a rough time digesting grub and soaking up nutrients. That means indigestion, malnutrition, and sometimes even pesky bacterial overgrowth like SIBO.
I’ve got a home fix called the HCL Challenge on my website. If you’re thinking you might be running low on HCL, try it. Hydrochloric acid is the real deal – it busts up carbs, fats, and proteins.
Experience Speaks: The Underrated Importance of HCL
After 24 years in this business, I’ve seen more than my fair share of folks lacking in hydrochloric acid, plagued by a heap of GI troubles. Yet, hardly anyone’s given this protocol a whirl. Try it now and reach out to me if you need more help on your gut health.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Hypochlorhydria is the medical term for low stomach acid production, which can lead to poor digestion, nutrient deficiencies, and bacterial overgrowth.
The HCL Challenge is an at-home test where you take a small dose of betaine hydrochloride with a meal to see if it improves your digestion, indicating low stomach acid.
Stomach acid (HCL) breaks down food, activates digestive enzymes, and prevents bacterial overgrowth by creating an acidic environment that kills pathogens.
