Digestion Stress?

Why so HCl Deficient?

• Stress: Sympathetic overload shuts down the parasympathetic system.

• Too much protein: Requires greatest amount of HCL (hydrochloric acid).

• Poor eating habits:

• Pig out all at once;
• Don’t chew food well;
• Drink too much water;
• Drink liquid during meals.

• Lack of Thiamine / Zinc: B1 and Zinc are both necessary for HCL production in the stomach. Zinc #1 deficient mineral.

• Antacids: And other prescribed medications or drugs designed to suppress stomach acid production before it even gets started!

• Alcohol robs the body’s ability to make HCL.

• Salt Free Diets: Sodium need.

• Aging: Decreased HCL production