5 Surprising Signs You Have Low Stomach Acid

5 Suprising Signs You Have Low Stomach Acid// Low stomach acid can cause a wide range of symptoms, from reflux and heartburn to poor fat digestion. In this video, I talk about what causes low stomach acid, low stomach acid symptoms, signs of low stomach acid production, and help you begin supporting your stomach acid production.
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[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Thanks for watching! Do you have signs of low stomach acid? Tell me about it here in the comments!

[@niveaschnizler3060]

Thank you for the video! It seems I have too much acid in my stomach, so says the doctor. Do you have a video about signs of too much stomach acid? ☺️

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@niveaschnizler3060 Hi Nivea, some people do indeed have too much stomach acid. Some signs of this are rapid transit (fast movement of food through the GI), frequent diarrhea, and salivating. Thanks for watching!

[@christinafalla5762]

I have bloating, acid reflux, poor indigestion because i feel the food stays for long time in my stomach, i have diagnosed with anemia which i couldn't explain why i had it. since i am taking iron supplements it didn't come back again. i also have constipation. Now i tried to take betaine hcl let's see what will happen!

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@christinafalla5762 thanks for watching! Yes, let's see what happens, I hope that you feel a lot better. If you find that you feel worse on the betaine, you may need to work on stopping the reflux and healing before moving on to stomach acid support. Keep me posted!

[@sandymywayofcooking1853]

Then I have low stomach acid ? Because I have hypothyroidism 😥

[@Jsummz1]

She's on POINT. I've had gastritis burning for years, likely due to low stomach acid. I did some research and decided I wanted to go all natural. I bought some organic ginger and I grate 2 or 3 pinches worth and take it before and while I eat. All I can say is it's a miracle. My digestive system moves food through like a well oiled machine! The pain is gone. Such relief!

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

That's awesome that ginger has been so effective for you! For many it is a wonderful antiinflammatory. Thanks so much for watching!

[@VitaminJ7734]

Thank you for sharing your story. How is your gastritis today?

[@curlymami]

Can you please write an update on your digestion?

[@kevinreynold1248]

Will give the ginger a try in the future.if good result will give update with reply.thanks for sharing this experience.

[@pabloblanco2656]

Low stomach acid does not cause gastritis. It's just the opposite.

[@pamelabarrell3153]

Great information!!! so pleased with your channel. I’m so happy I came across it thank you so much for all you do within the community & in helping me!

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Yay! It's my profound pleasure to help those who are feeling just as lost as I did at the beginning of my journey. Hearing you say this helps me feel like I'm succeeding! Take good care!

[@sheikahill3385]

Thank you for this because this makes a lot of sense.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Sheika, you're welcome! Thanks so much for watching!

[@spacecake3961]

great info and tips, i will for surely forward to people i know with gut issues, thanks

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Thanks so much for watching, Space Cake!

[@robertocahilig4096]

Thank you for this! Great help!

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching!

[@angelaolson8094]

Thank You for this video! I have been in digestive misery for so long and the primary MD just dismisses my symptoms!!! I will definitely be looking for further information from you. God Bless You🙏

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Angela, nice to meet you, welcome! And you're welcome for the video! Here's a video that might help you get more pointed in the right direction :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX61mHawZ6Zle5Y Take care!

[@jayantkelshekar6695]

Thank you so much 👍, your information was very helpful.

[@ladyvirgo9514]

Great information, Thank You so much! Glad I found your channel

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

You're welcome, Lady VIrgo, thank you for watching!

[@curlymami]

Thank you for this information. I basically have all the symptoms, constantly feeling fatigued or exhausted, constant constipation, pale colored poop (I’ve had my gallbladder removed in the past years but this is still a problem from time to time), and the constant acid reflux, indigestion and heartburn. I also sometimes see particles of my food in my stool. I will have a physical soon and I’m going to bring this up to my doctor, I’m just hoping that she’s willing to work with me.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

I'm glad you feel like this helped you! IT does sound like low stomach acid may be an issue. I will gently warn you, however, that your doctor will mostly likely pooh pooh this suggestion. Maybe not, maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised! Here is another video I made about how to increase your stomach acid, it's a natural companion to this video, and should give you what you need if doctor isn't helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJmVaaN7d5uYn7c And if you still feel like you need more support with concerns like these, I have a few more spots open in my brand new group program, starting June 29th to help you go from food anxiety, endless questions and second guessing about your unpredictable bloating, constipation, or diarrhea to a confident plan for calm digestion. If you'd like to learn more about that, or apply for a seat, you can schedule a time to meet with me here: confluencenutritionappointments.as.me/discovery-call. THanks so much for watching!

[@isisocean1043]

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[@mchrysogelos7623]

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[@frankdigiovanni3666]

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[@allensmith9312]

Thank you I will look at your first clip and see if things improve.. I am in my 70's

[@bhavu28]

Hi I loved the information you shared. I wanted to ask, are frequent ulcers also a sign is less stomach acid???

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi, thanks for your question...ulcers are most frequently a sign that an H.pylori infection is present. Increasing stomach acid if you already have ulcers can be dangerous for your stomach. If you think you have an ulcer, talk to your doctor about testing you for H. pylori. I hope that helps, and thank you for watching!

[@user-lw5bq8lf1w]

Thank you.

[@RajShah202]

Very nice video with the facts 👏 I was suffering from bloating since one year I know that I have SIBO AND IBS but no doctor diagnosed that it's because of the low acid I was doing experimenting and I tried betain hcl and I got fantastic results in one day Today I watched your video and realized that acid is very important Also may be you will surprise that my naval was displaced every day which maybe unusual concept for you Can you please make video on it as it's very important but unknown to people?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Raj, I'm glad you found the video helpful. Tell me more about this displaced navel?

[@andrewcampbell2903]

A very useful video thankyou . I have self diagnosed acid reflux and now after dietary adjustment the symptoms appear to have disappeared and I feel better than I have for a long time . The dietary adjustment ? I started by taking a teaspoon of miso in a mug of hot water with lunch and evening meals . I immediately realised that miso feels very compatible with the stomach and that it reduces appetite for carbohydrates . Following that I began to prepare my main carbs , ie rice and potatoes so that the levels of resistant starch are raised . I simply cook them normally with a teaspoon or two of coconut oil , then refrigerate them for twelve hours after they cool . They are then ready for consumption . My appetite for resistant starch is lower than for carbs without that preparation and I am satisfied with less . I eat green bananas when just a little yellow is showing , another good source of resistant starch . My higher levels of resistant starch have resulted in constipation , but it is manageable . I don't think that I will progress to a zero carb diet and I have some little treats in moderation . I have lost over 5kg in three weeks and I can at this stage lose weight every day by maintaining this basic diet and keeping exercise levels higher ie 10,000 steps plus daily with other activity in addition .

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Good work, it sounds like you are on the right track and are listening to your body well, thanks for watching and sharing your experience!

[@mchrysogelos7623]

I thought for sure I would have low stomach acid, but I have ZERO of these symptoms. Thanks for the info!!!

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

I'm glad that this has been helpful. It's easy to get mislead by the internet into thinking lots of things are wrong. I spend a lot of time redirecting people away from things they've mistakenly been led to believe is wrong with them! Thanks for watching!

[@DEEJAYNH10]

Thank you so much , you perfectly described my moms , she has low iron anemia and just discovered she had hypothyroid , so the doctor gave her anti acid and since that day her gut became worst so it felt weird and i told her that she may have low other than high and you just confirmed my assumptions , THANK YOU SO MUCH AGAIN.Can you please suggust what she could take ? She's 40ish btw

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi there, I have a whole other video where I talk about that, here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJmVaaN7d5uYn7c And I'm currently looking to interview women with chronic IBS symptoms who are confused about why they're happening for a new project I'm working on. DO you think your mom would be willing to meet with me for a short interview? Let me know, and I'll get scheduling info to you. Take care!

[@smaellur2647]

This is great information. In addition to this, please get your gallbladder checked if you have any of these issues. The doctor won't immediately go to this but if there is any way you can get them to approve investigation of the gallbladder then do it. The function of the gallbladder can decline slowly or rapidly without noticeable symptoms. I had mine removed and it did not help with my reflux/g.e.r.d, but the symptoms of reduced gallbladder function (as eluded to in the video) are sometimes synonymous with g.e.r.d.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Thank you for sharing your experience :)

[@nickjohnson3952]

Of course it didnt help. The gallbladder is just a empty sack that stores bile made in the liver. Theres almost zero reason to ever remove it. Even gull stones over time can be cleaned out or at least lessened to a degree they arent a problem. The liver also stores gallstones. So without a gallbladder you're making the liver do even more work.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@nickjohnson3952 Well, I must disagree. Usually people need to remove the GB when stones have plugged the ducts, and this creates a life-threatening infection. It's definitely worth trying to save if possible, and to work on clearing stones BEFORE this becomes a problem, but once infection has set in, it's an emergency situation. The liver carries on as normal after GB removal, the main difference is that we no longer have the storage sac, like you mentioned, and this means we have less surge capacity for dietary fats.

[@cristoffL]

What was your gallbladder functioning at?

[@roses9339]

I had an emergency surgery to remove my gall bladder last year, the surgeon told me I have ulcers around the top of the stomach opening. His response was to give a prescription, yes Pantoprazole. I knew that this and other types of these scripts were to reduce acid, so didn't even consider using them. I researched online and the overwhelming suggestions was to drink ACV, for over 40 years the feeling that I had a lump or restriction in my throat was always present. I've been on Keto for 16 months now, never had soft drinks or sugar whether it be lollies biscuits or cakes so not a big change. With the combination of low carb and ACV that restriction in my throat has gone, oh boy I wish I had known this simple remedy years ago. Cheers Rosemary Perth Western Australia (71 yrs)

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Rosemary, waht a story! Were you ever assessed for h pylori? Ulcers and H pylori infection are closely related. It might be worth asking yoru doctors...take care!

[@billbbobby2889]

Wisdom trumps all information.

[@debbiec6216]

hello Rosemay , when you took that drink of ACV , did you think your throat would burn ? I have GERD and Erosion of Esophagus . There's nothing easy about this .

[@roses9339]

@@debbiec6216 if I made the drink too strong yes it did, so listening to my body I reduced to 1 tablespoon in 250ml water.. sipping also made it easier, I was sculling which was dumb. Good luck with your problems. Cheers Rosemary Perth Western Australia (72 yrs)

[@Lianasworld658]

@@debbiec6216hi did you try ACV? Did it work for you?

[@stevemarx6204]

Doctors want patients for life !They love to prescribe PPI

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Oy, it's true, only I think they think they are really relieving their patients symptoms. Which they are, temporarily. I wonder for what percentage of patients PPIs resolve the issue in those 4-6 weeks of maximum recommended use, vs those who get stuck on the PPI/reflux treadmill. I usually meet the latter!

[@nikhilchandelgmail]

@@ConfluenceNutrition Same happened with me no PPI H2 blockers helped later I realized I am already low on acid after doing a soda burp test. now ACV is helping a lot to me..just to relook into this do u recommend that test?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@nikhilchandelgmail It's not exceptionally accurate, but does give you a rough idea of how your stomach acid is doing.

[@kellym3451]

Thanks for the video ! I’ll try to make this short but I feel it’s necessary to tell you what I’ve been going through to get to my question. I was placed on the antibiotic “doxycycline for a sinus infection bout two years ago. I got very sick . Couldn’t eat, breathless , severe panic attacks all kinds of symptoms. Then suddenly it was gone. This past year I got very I’ll lost 78 pounds . Couldn’t eat same symptoms as before but ever worse . Went to doctor , did an endoscopy and found out I had gastritis and an ulcer. Was also taking all kinds of antacids . Started taking a probiotic and Thank God began to feel a lot better but now that I’m eating more my abdomen , upper and lower legs have been swollen. I’ve noticed my face is puffy also . When I couldn’t eat properly I didn’t have any inflammation at all . Also my sinuses bother me alot and I can’t smell at all since I began eating again. I’ve read some things about food intolerances and I’m just wondering if all this inflammation could be caused by something in my diet or low stomach acid? In just a few weeks I gained like 40 pounds back. I realize that I’m eating more and expected to gain some weight back but that doesn’t seem normal. My feet are not swollen at all . So it doesn’t seem to be that I’m holding fluid just inflammation in my body . I didn’t have any of these symptoms until I took that antibiotic. Been down hill ever since . I didn’t have h pylori , tested negative for that . I’m just trying to figure out why I’m so inflamed. Any advice would be so greatly appreciated! Sorry for the long post !

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Kelly, given what you say here, my sense is that this problem is larger than simply foods or stomach acid. I often try to sort cases into one of three buckets: immune/inflammatory, gut, or toxic exposures... though all three may be involved, I would suspect you are dealing with more of an immune/inflammatory issue with swelling OR toxic exposure (think mold?), but without more details, it's impossible to say! I encourage you to find a practitioner who can help you dig into all this. I might recommend Dr. Ruscio and his team at austinfm.com. Thanks so much for watching!

[@kellym3451]

@@ConfluenceNutrition thank you so much !

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@kellym3451 You are welcome :)

[@candismccall3597]

YESSSS ‼️ Thank you some much Great information I’m definitely gonna have a testing to see what my acid levels are like but I really think that’s what’s my problem is of the acid reducing medicines that I’ve been taking really work doesn’t work and I drink some baking soda to test and help me feel better and it made me feel worse.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Glad the video was helpful, good luck!

[@saurabhkesharwani6143]

Good information! 👍🏼 I have chronic constipation. Well! You did not mention any reason or possible causes for low stomach acid, and the remedies! Secondly, do you consult with patients outside US? (from India).

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Saurabh, here's a video where I discuss how to increase stomach acid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJmVaaN7d5uYn7c I do consult with clients all over the world in my online program, if you'd like to learn more, you can schedule an appointment to discuss at confluencenutrition.com.contact. Thanks for watching!

[@hoperesnick1453]

Very interesting. Thankfully, I don't suffer from low stomach acid but was especially interested to hear your take on acid reflux. I would like to ask if you are aware of a correlation between low stomach acid and hay fever-like allergies. Thank you so much!

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Hope, I am aware that in some cases they are correlated. Many of the acid-lowering medications are H2 (histamine) blockers, so this is one more layer of connection. Thanks for watching!

[@marissabermudez4888]

Thank you so much for your information you have provided. I am 51 and for the past year been suffering from gastritis, heartburn and burning sensation in my throat. The only mineral deficiency I had was low vitamin D3. I have never had these issues before in my life and was wondering could this be due to the beginnings of menopause? I do feel I have low stomach acid because I am constantly burping. I am currently on a probiotic, started taking a digestive enzyme with my meals and want to start an HCI supplement.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Marissa, I believe that YES, shifts in your hormone landscape can definitely affect your tissues, including things like the lower esophageal sphincter. IT can also alter the gut microbiome, which can impact heartburn symptoms. So there is definitely something to your theory! If you already have a burning sensation and gastritis, proceed carefully with that supplement trial, and be prepared to stop if it makes things worse.

[@jeanettejavier5252]

Me too I'm 50 perimenopause 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@jeanettejavier5252 uggghh! I'm with you! Hot flashes daily!

[@marissabermudez4888]

@@jeanettejavier5252 Do you have the same symptoms?

[@0827tt5xc]

@@marissabermudez4888 hey how are you feeling now? Did you get rid of your acid reflex? Did the HCL pill help??

[@billbbobby2889]

Peace and blessings onto you for your Wisdom. Wisdom trumps all Information. *"To Thy Own Self Be True".* Then you could help everyone.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

THank you for your kind comment, and than you for watching!

[@euchariaudechukwu2246]

This is exactly the signs in me

[@user-fl9zj1tw4f]

Thanks for the video! I have chronic constipation, bloating, enlarged thyroid and psoriasis. I usually don't have a heartburn but i do feel heavy after meals a lot of times. But whenever i tried to take take something for my stomach acid (betaine pepsin HCl or even just a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar ) I felt worse. I felt as there was a hole in My stomach,extremely hungry no matter if i just ate and even painful. So i am confused. Is there a testing I can do to check my stomach acid so i know for sure? I have already had colonoscopy and endoscopy which both came back normal

[@gregflores8959]

An excellent video, very informative and concise. I have suffered for years now with feeling quite full after eating very little, and feeling full all day, I have gone from 200 lbs down to 150 and struggle to not go below that weight, I look like a skeleton, muscle mass is all but gone, please share any thoughts on this subject with me please, thank you so much.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Without knowing more, it's hard to say, but I would guess there is some kind of either infection and/or food sensitivity (they often go hand in hand). Have you worked on your diet at all yet?

[@gregflores8959]

@@ConfluenceNutrition Thank you for responding. I have learned ( the hard way) to never eat fried or greasy foods, bland best suits me, I have been eating small portions more frequently throughout the day and that has helped a lot, I have been diagnosed as suffering from Anemia so I try to add supplements, I take Vitamins daily, exercise and am in pretty good shape otherwise. Thanks for caring, I hope you are well.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@gregflores8959 You're welcome, take care!

[@henrybrowne7248]

Excellent presentation. I tried taking 2 betaine hydrochloride tablets before a meal to see if that did anything, and it didn't do anything I could notice. But one SIBO guy said you need 5[!]. I don't know if low stomach acid is the cause of my bloating, however, I just tried it to see if it showed me anything. Also if it takes so damn many tablets to have an effect, why don't they make 'em with a higher dose?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Henry, betaine HCL isn't like a medication, so would be unlikely to do much with just one meal. It's more of a low and slow approach, by supporting your stomach acid at each meal for 2-4 weeks to see how you respond. If you are diagnosed with SIBO, the newest research from Mark Pimentel shows that HCL increases hydrogen, so may make SIBO worse. It would be something to use AFTER successful treatment. Regarding tablet dosing, I'm not sure!

[@kadimetsamagi6417]

Do you recommend apple cider b8negar and digestion enzymes, xxx

[@carrissazinchini3482]

I was diagnosed with silent reflux and was put on antacids and I’ve been sick ever since.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Carrissa, you're the second person this week who shared a similar story. Thank you for helpign everyone understand more of what I'm talking about here!

[@marieanne8317]

Me too! I was put on ppis and it gave me heartburn…. I’ve never had it before that

[@housintrkmani8185]

Please what is the correct way to treat silent reflux

[@rollytorrejos4101]

Good day madam, i have experienced all that symptoms, what shoukd i do?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

I discuss options in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJmVaaN7d5uYn7c Thanks for watching!

[@xxxooo8400]

So is the low stomach acid causing the hypothyroidism or the other way around? So by fixing the acid level will it help reverse the thyroid issue? Thanks for sharing

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Frequent Traveller, great question. I think it may be unique and different for each person, but I think the answer is neither...autoimmunity often goes along with autoimmunity. In other words, autoimmune problems tend to come in clusters. The autoimmune process is generally similar, and manifests in many ways. So people with thyroid autoimmunity often also have stomach autoimmunity, which damages the acid-producing cells in the stomach, leading to low stomach acid. If stomach autoimmunity is the problem, supplementing with stomach acid can help reverse the symptoms associated, but doesn't fix the autoimmune issue. We have to look at this more like: 'how can I reduce the inflammation, intestinal permeability, and immune activity that causing autoimmunity?' You can definitely dial down all these effects with the right diet and other actions. Does that answer your question? That was a long answer LOL!

[@xxxooo8400]

@@ConfluenceNutrition thanks for your elaborated explanation. Yes it all make sense. I’ll definitely focus on my dietary issues. Thanks again for your prompt response.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@xxxooo8400 you're welcome

[@ruthmackey4597]

Thanks for the video. I guess I might try ACV and HCL? Maybe you can tell if I have some symptoms of low stomach acid? Over 25 years ago I started having trouble with foods with saturated fat and cholesterol. I stopped eating meat. I would feel something on the left side of my chest, but it wasn't painful or burning. I ate a deep fried fish sandwich and had a funny feeling in the middle of my chest for 2 weeks. Not a burning or pain though. I ate a Subway tuna fish sandwich with mayo and my heart was skipping beats like crazy. In the middle. Not on left side. I could eat a doughnut or candy bar one day, but if I ate another doughnut or candy bat the next day I would get the bad feeling on the left side of my chest. If I eat certain breads, bagels or a cereal like Quaker Oat Squares for 2 days in a row, I am fine, but if I eat for 3 days in a row the left side of my chest will start feeling like it is skipping beats and will last for a few days. I also started getting pellet stool and constipation. Chocolate soymilk helped. Still have issue to this day, but psyllium husk fiber seems to help. A number of years later foods with starches like potatoes or pizza, if I ate too much of it at once without a balance of other non-starchy foods, I would get a sickly feeling in my lower stomach initially then I would go into these episodes where I could not eat or drink foods with sugar or starch for weeks. And the most recent I felt an unsettling of some sort in my upper stomach behind my breastbone area, along with a bad taste in my mouth. If I tried to eat something sweet, the taste would be ultra sweet and my teeth were very sensitive. I was waiting for my system to get back to normal so I could try to find a chocolate soymilk or almond milk that I enjoy drinking, but also helps with protein, etc, and helps maintain regular bowel movements. I am now 47. I have never really been over 120 lbs, went down to around 110 after becoming vegetarian / vegan over 20 years ago. During last episode where I was restricted, I went down to 95 lbs. Now I am back up to about 105. Brownberry natural wheat bread I can tolerate. They stopped making Simple Truth chocolate soymilk that I could tolerate when my system is normal. I could drink about a half gallon a day. No problems. I switched to Silk Ultra chocolate with 20 grams of protein per serving and can tolerate, but can't drink at night. It brought on similar pre-episode-like symptoms, not immediately, but in the morning. Also I used to be able to drink Mt. Dew everyday with my snack, with Back to Nature cookies, but now, since the switch to Silk Ultra, I can only drink maybe once a week. I tried to drink after 6 days and got 'slippery' feeling in the middle of my chest which can last for several days. The Mt Dew would sometimes burn my stomach. Drinking chocolate soymilk seemed to help soothe or prevent the burning. I also started burping quite a bit from the Mt. Dew and had a tight sensation in the middle of my chest. The chocolate Silk Ultra also gives me smelly bad gas. I tried to drink Silk vanilla soymilk and had funny feeling in middle of my chest. Almost like a very light pin-prickly feeling? After that, the other symptoms felt like it might put me back into one of those several -week episodes. This was over 2 weeks ago and I still have off and on uneasy or unsettling feeling in middle of my chest and behind right breastbone. I use the vanilla soymilk in my oatmeal every morning with no real issues. But I cannot drink it afterwards! The previous 2-month episode came on slowly. When I switched to chocolate almond milk, I immediately felt a funny sensation behind the right breastbone area. Usually when that happens, I can't stop the episode form eventually coming on full throttle. I was able to have my cookies, different experimental chocolate oat and almond milk drinks and Mt Dew for around another week-plus, then the cookies would start getting that ultra sweet taste, etc, and eventually just got to the point where they just tasted different, way to sweet and anything sweet-wise tasted different or too sweet. Even water tasted bad. Also had feeling of lump or something on right side of throat when swallowing. About 7 1/2 years ago, even though I had been eating Thomas wheat bagels for 2 years with no issues, I was eating them and all of a sudden and I lost my taste and went into the several-week episode. I had my blood checked pretty recently and had high B12. The soymilk has a lot of B12 and I was also taking a B supplement. Gluten tolerance test was normal. Other results they said were normal. I take chromium everyday for about 20 years, or else I wouldn't feel right from sweets. I seen where marshmallow root has a lot of starches. So maybe I will try slippery elm or the de-licorice? Do they have starches or sugars? Do I have signs of low stomach acid? Something else? Thank you for any help and supplement suggestions.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Ruth, thank you so much for taking the time to share all these details about your situation. Sometimes I use a phrase in my coaching: we need to back it up to the basics. What I'm hearing you say is that highly processed foods (mountain dew soda, chocolate sweetened soy and almond milk, cookies, pizza, and starchy foods) some sweetened with sugar, seem to be triggers. Sometimes, the simplest options are the most important. Considering what you are reporting here, I would probably suggest an experiment of reducing/removing added sugar from your diet for a few weeks and see if that makes any difference. Your stomach acid may be low, but I don't know if this is related to that weird feeling in your chest. You can evaluate that in the same way, by trying to support your stomach acid, and seeing what changes. This is the same method I teach my clients to get clarity on these kinds of questions in relation to their digestive challenges, I discuss a little bit more in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWq8hYd6f6iGjrM Thanks so much for watching!

[@ruthmackey4597]

​@@ConfluenceNutrition Thank you for the response. It's not just highly processed foods. It's also fruits, potatoes and sometimes non-processed foods with natural sugar. But it is also a balance thing. I can eat and drink some of those things, but in a balanced way. I have pretty much already tried that experiment, unvoluntarily, when I wasn't able to eat or drink stuff with added sugars, when I was in the episodes. But do you mean I should use the experiment when not in the episode? How would I know if the experiment worked or what it accomplished after 2 weeks? I am about to watch the other video. Thank you.

[@mavoisine3]

OMG where have you been all my life?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

LOL, right here! Thanks for watching!

[@notnow5384]

I never really had stomach problems until this year, and I’ve been really gassy especially when I sit down, so I figured I might have low stomach acid so I started drinking ACV literally yesterday and it’s helped a lot.I had very little gas compared from before but now I’m wondering do I have to drink ACV every time I eat or is this only temporary and can I stop soon, thank you

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hey there, if you try something and it helps, I generally recommend being consistent with it for a few weeks, and then seeing if you can wean yourself off it without a symptom flare. If your body shows you that you still need it, then keep going. If you stop and you continue feeling well, then you don't need it anymore. Generally, always listen to your body! Thanks for watching :)

[@nannie2846]

@@ConfluenceNutrition This is so true! After being treated with Pantoprazole for acid reflux (and it wasn't working) I had read about ACV so decided to try it. Within a day the awful burning sensation I had been having was gone! I kept at it for about a week and after that it was a long time till I experienced it again. I started the ACV again for a few days and it was gone again. Now when I have a flare up I just take a tablespoon of ACV in a few ounces of water before my main meal of the day. I usually only have to do this 2 or 3 times a year to keep things in check. Also have to remember that ACV is very acidic and can damage the tooth enamel. My solution is to drink it from a straw that I place back in my mouth so I miss a lot of the taste buds and it avoids my teeth. Works for me!

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@nannie2846 Well done! I'm glad it's working for you, keep up the good work!

[@nickjohnson3952]

Stop drinking it and take the pills, drinking it is terrible for your throat

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@nickjohnson3952 this is definitely true if you have any kind of irritation or gastritis in the throat.

[@franwatkins5934]

Just found your utube site. I have a stomach ulcer for years as well as barretts esophagus. Don't know what to do

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Have you been screened for h pylori? there is a close association between ulcers and h pylori. Ask your doctor.

[@kevinreynold1248]

Well thank you a lot for your video. Very nicely described the subject matter. What is the correct reason or symptom of gastritis?High stomach acid due to stress and anxiety or low stomach acid due to stress and anxiety too?Yes it seems like a contradictory statement but I have seen and read this type of contradictory comments.So Im confused also.Whats your take on this matter? Another thing I read that vagus nerve damage/inflammation/irritation and related abnormal function of this nerve is thought by some to be cause of high or low stomach acid at least in some cases. My gastritis started five years ago after suffering an episode of overwhelming fear and anxiety spread over 3-6 Days.That false fear and anxiety left long ago yet the disease seems just wont leave me. Have read somewhere that excessive stress cause vagus nerve inflammation or irritation. Yet does that cause high stomach acid or low stomach acid seems undecided!Its like it can go either way high or low stomach acid. Liked this upload and subscribed will watch your other related uploads too.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Kevin, great questions! I think the influence of stress is potentially much larger than simply on stomach acid and the vagus nerve. Everyone is unique and that stress could trigger either low or high stomach acid. The important question is, which one is it for you? A small scale trial of supplementation can help you get more clear about this. But I think an even more important place for you to focus your attention is on nervous system rebalancing. I'll be making some content on this soon, but basically, I suspect that your body hasn't forgotten the scary experience you had, even if your mind feels "over it". Have you ever heard of EMDR therapy? This might be somethign super useful for you to work with. Thanks so much for watching, and keep me posted.

[@kevinreynold1248]

@@ConfluenceNutrition When I have empty stomach for more than five or six hours I get burning pain in my stomach particularly wile my gastritis is flaring for weeks or days. Other times when its clam for my stomach in general I have noticed the food takes much longer to digest and stomach feels bloated and pain even if I eat just a bit more than my stomach allows. No longer I can eat two moderately full plate of fried rice /pilau like I could even five years ago like it was nothing during festival days .Now Infact one moderately full plate Is atmost I can eat by grace of almighty when my gastritis flare ups then the food intake becomes rather limited in amount and types of foods without suffering a lot of pain. I also have constipation so I am not sure but may be I am low on stomach acid.But foods like citric acid fruits orange and vegetable like tomato gives me increased burning pain in the stomach.So I am not really super excited about increasy stomach acid using apple cider vineger or such. Also I noticed my stomach doesnt empty as fast as it used to before gastritis happened.Like after an hour or two later of having a full lunch or dinner I could go for big amount desert foods like sweets etc.Now thats is a no no.I have to patiently wait 3/4 hours after a full lunch to eat some snack or sweet foods.If i take it sooner then my stomach will feel full and stretched and very painful.Maybe its caused by the actuall gastritis ie inflammed portion of the stomach's wall or maybe its because of low stomach acid food is digesting relatively slowly and so it stays in stomach for longer.I dont know for sure. And I will check that EMDR therapy.What it is and how it works.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@kevinreynold1248 It sounds like your body is giving you some clear signals about what it needs to feel better. Even though you can't eat like you used to, following your body's lead will reduce your symptoms...this is the game. EMDR is a type of therapy that uses binaural brain stimulation to help the two halves of your brain connect and process traumas. The therapist uses a visual stimulation (light bar with lights going back and forth), audio stimulation (headphones with tones), and/or tactile stimulation (hand buzzers) that alternate left and right. They guide you through an exploration of the thoughts and feelings that come up from the process of stimulation. It's remarkable what arises to be faced and dealt with. I highly recommend.

[@kevinreynold1248]

@@ConfluenceNutrition Thanks for the recommendation. And yes just have to follow tge signal my body is giving me carefully for long time to come if I want to heal to a much better condition than now.

[@angelataylor2049]

Hi I’m not sure whether you said that hypothyroidism wasn’t especially a good idea to suppliment with acidity? I was hoping it would help? Thanks in advance. 🙂

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

I was saying that if you are hypothyroid, you are more likely than the average person to have low stomach acid and to are likely to benefit from stomach acid supplementation. However, we always need to respond to the feedback our body gives us when we try something new!

[@glorialewis1245]

Thank you! Most docs NEVER check for low stomach acid. I suffered for months. Then I bought an online test for deficiencies, alergies, food intolerances etc., a hair sample test. It indicated LOW HYDRACHLORIC ACID in my stomach. Also one of the omega 3's was low as well. The rest was fine. Easy fix, right? Why didnt the 3 docs even look into this? HPylori test was negative, CBC was fine so I was dismissed...

[@pjo2386]

Carolina Total Wellness website ''5. Baking soda stomach acid test. While not as accurate as the above tests, this is a free at-home test you can use to get an indication of your stomach acid levels. The results can vary from person to person depending on interpretation of the results. Some use it as a baseline measure and to track changes over time. First thing in the morning, before eating or drinking anything: Mix ¼ tsp baking soda in 4 to 6 ounces of cold water. Drink the baking soda solution. Time how long it takes for a burp to occur. Time it for up to 5 minutes If you have not burped within five minutes, it may be a sign of insufficient stomach acid. Early and repeated burping may be due to too much stomach acid (do not to confuse this with small burps from swallowing air when drinking the solution). Any burping after 3 minutes is an indication of low stomach acid levels.''

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Gloria, you're welcome! Most docs don't know how to assess this stuff, so it falls to us functional medicine and nutrition practitioners to help and educate. I'm glad you found some useful info from your test. Do you feel better by supporting your stomach acid and increasing Omega 3s?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@pjo2386 Indeed, this is a simple at home test, and can be helpful, though it isn't ultra accurate. I do recommend people use it as a rough guideline. Then, trying out some stomach acid support, if indicated, and evaluating if you feel better is the next step. Thanks for sharing with my audience!

[@glorialewis1245]

It's still unclear which helped the most. My stomach issues improved w/apple cider vinegar , only a swig once in a while though. Other times I'd take digestive enzymes (if I remembered) before eating . It seems as though I have a very sluggish digestive system and metabolism. I suffered with stomach burning and weird SIBO like bloating , didn't recognize my own stomach! It was always flat as a board and been the same weight for decades. Fasting always improved symptoms. I now take Omega 3's a few times per week. Im not sure what helped the most, just happy its a bit better. I also noted an improvement when I stopped taking my daily 60 Billion strain probiotic, which I took for years.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@glorialewis1245 Sounds like you're doing great finding what works. This is the most important thing, keep it up!

[@benchmarks1016]

Beautiful video..two days of apple cider vinegar and my upper stomach bloating is gone... One question tho... I don't want to develop gerd or acid reflux.. And acv slightly gives me the burning feeling.. Any advice

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Benchmarks, if you're getting a slight burning sensation, this is usually a sign that your stomach lining may need some support before proceeding with stomach acid support. This may include things like aloe juice, DGL, or slippery elm. Or you can try less acv and see if that helps, too. I think I need to make a video about this topic, because a lot of people ask the same question.

[@jodyhakala-ristow7014]

Breathing exercises needed more. Also get a SHIATSU for moving QI stuck. Just a few additions.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Thanks for sharing this...yes! There's some evidence the reflux may be caused by intra-abdominal pressure, and proper breathing may help correct this. And Shiatsu, along with acupuncture, is often indirectly helpful...

[@qianlin5519]

This two days I found my poop was white colour, I don't know why. Thanks to your video, I know I am low stomach acid.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

WOnderful, I'm glad I could help. Thanks for watching, and take care. I also have another video about your poop: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZyvqH-arrxllck

[@kadimetsamagi6417]

I have low lipase enzymes, do you recommend digestion enzymes lipase, xxx

[@manmbbawa6170]

Hi, I have a bloating problem I took proton inhabiters as prescribed by a doctor. while taking pills the things were good. after 10 days again started the same things. please let me know what is your opnion.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi, so the symptoms returned even though you were still on the PPI, or after you stopped?

[@esotericonetwork]

You may have low acid and probably h pylori Bacteria die to low acid. Suggest check for that or try HCl tablets with meals for few days and see if you feel better

[@ognyena]

Apple cider vinegar, on an empty stomach ,daily! Digestive enzymes, with food!

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Glad these work for you! Thanks for watching!

[@allieval1609]

Hi everyone! Have any of you tried Mastic Gum? I am suspecting I have low stomach acid. My recent endoscopy showed I have gastritis as well as esophagitis. I’ve been having excessive belching recently and also some acid reflux symptoms like tightness in my chest. I was recommended mastic gum by a holistic practitioner. He that that it really helps to heal the stomach but seeing some mixed reviews online about this supplement. Does anyone here have any experiences with it helping their gastritis/acid reflux? Would love to hear!

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Allie, it's traditionally used for H pylori infection, but it can be helpful to help coat and heal the stomach lining. I answered your question on another video, but I'll say again here, I always suggest people start low and go slow with a new supplement to watch for problems, and only proceed to the recommended dose if it seems like you are tolerating it. I just started my son on a supplement that contains mastic gum for a H pylori protocol, and with the first dose, it improved his symptoms. Hope that helps and thanks so much for watching! And I hope others will chime in about their experience...

[@petegodfrey5735]

I had emergeny surgery, to release an adhesion that caught a loop of my small intestine..after 3 or 4 days of CONSTANT PAIN & BURNING, they finally did another catscan...and found A SECOND ONE. Because they waited so long/did not listen to me...I ended up habing to have my right colon removed/restructured. Ive been on a roller coaster with problems. Id like to be able to tell you everything, and what you reccomend. Thank you.

[@ithacacomments4811]

I am getting so much GERD relief from drinking lemon water before meals.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Wonderful! WOrks for some and not others, but I'm glad it's working for you!

[@yolandastewart2327]

I just started having uncomfortable upper abdomen pain like pressure. It reminds me of gallbladder attacks but no where nearly as painful. I'm constipated and belching more then I usually do. My chest sometimes feels tight but I don't feel any burning. Sometimes when I eat I can feel it go down & I get bloated after eating a meal . Do you think this could be from low acid or too much acid ?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Yolanda, thanks for your question...when my clients come to me with these symptoms I suspect low acid. Then we do some small scale trials to see if stomach acid support helps. You can learn more about those steps in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJmVaaN7d5uYn7c I'm currently doing research interviews with women who are having digestive trouble to develop a new online course...I only need to do two more! If you'd be willing to talk with me, I'd be super grateful! Let me know if you'd like to participate, and I'll send you a link to schedule. Thanks for watching!

[@angelashort1331]

Low potassium , check that out ,

[@taskeen7741]

I got my stomach really much much upset in my 12s & now I facing low levels of iron & vitamin B12 in my 20s.... I can relate these all now.... I have been facing low attention level in my studies, fatigue, disturbed menstrual cycle. But wait u haven't told remedies to cope with low gastric acid, I request you to share if any 😇 Thanks ❤️

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Taskeen, I have a whole other video about it, you can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJmVaaN7d5uYn7c Thanks for your question!

[@taskeen7741]

@@ConfluenceNutrition oky

[@Lianasworld658]

I got thyroidectomy couple years ago and I am on levothyroxine but I got acid reflux issues after. Could it be related to my thyroidectomy??? Is my stomach acid low or high?

[@naveedaslam4688]

I'm concerned about introducing ACV, Betaine HCL as I also have gastritis and reflux. Problem is I'm on fametodine. I have a lot of these symptoms and markers on the low side. How can I switch over as I also use slippery elm, l glutamine, dgl and marshmallow root tea. Bland diet.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

A lot of people tell me their symptoms get worse when the go off of the PPIs...and they seem to have the best results from a slow taper away from the PPI. But the important thing here is that you are testing a hypothesis: you're thinking that low stomach acid may be your problem, and you're going to test that by supporting stomach acid instead of suppressing it. BUt to get there, you have to be able to do ok without the PPI...so start by seeing if you can get off the PPI. You can use some of the things I mention in this video to help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmGtppeEhJeJaqM

[@imanishimwerenovat8622]

Yah, I have serious Gerd too

[@goatonthehill]

I believe I have low stomach acid since I had several H Pylori infections since I was a child. After the H Pylori was eradicated the gastritis turned autoimmune and atrophic and I had intestinal metaplasia in my esophagus and stomach lining. I was never able to take anything to increase my stomach acid since the supplements and ACV would make my symptoms unbearable. I switched to a plant based diet almost a year ago and the last endoscopy I had showed that my gastritis is healing and they didn't see evidence in of acid reflux but I still have severe symptoms. I don't want to stop my plant based diet since I attribute the healing of my stomach lining and esophagus to the diet but I'm concerned about what you mentioned about plant based diets resulting in low stomach acid. Can you offer any advice?

[@ashleyk9328]

Try GI Sustain from Metagenics and gluten, grains, dairy and sugar free diet. Take glutamine supplement.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi goatonthehill, good work healing your gastritis, that is wonderful! Everyone is different, so it's hard to say what you should do. If you were my client, I might suggest focusing on healing your gut lining, and then seeing if you can tolerate some gentle acid support by starting very slowly and working up. Sometimes, supplemental betaine HCL is better in these situations because it goes direclty to the stomach without upsetting the esophagus. With an autoimmune situation, supporting the immune system to do it's work is the big picture path. Thanks for watching...

[@gigafia5358]

I struggle with hypothyroidism,low nutrients,vitamins and minerals.allways tired,brain fog,depression,hair loss,cold feet hands,allways bloating. Is it possible I have sibo infection,and low stomach acid??I also must say I tested high in mercury toxicity,can.mercury destroy your gut floraand stomach acid? Thank you for great videoes

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Giga, yes, it's possible, but not definite...there is a lot of correlation between SIBO and hypothyroidism, and those with hypothyroidism often see symptom improvement when they work on their gut, likely because they are able to absorb their thyroid medication and nutrition better. And yes, mercury can affect your gut flora. I'm currently interviewing women between 35-55 with gut or food sensitivities who are frustrated with their doctors, or who feel very stressed out, to build a new online course...would you be interested in talking more with me? Let me know, and I'll send you a link to schedule.

[@Umar-ue7hy]

can low stomach acid cause floating stools ? or semi formed stools ?

[@Aldrin2502]

Does low stomach acid cause shortness of breath and acid reflux, and constipation a diarhhea?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

the Low stomach acid can be one cause of reflux, but the shortness of breath is usually more caused by the reflux from irritation in the throat. Low stomach acid can also contribute to constipation, but usually not diarrhea. Thanks for watching!

[@esotericonetwork]

It could be gastritis or and h pylori Bacteria infection. Stomach is rejecting food and it create phlegm that goes to lungs. It's mostly low on acid

[@emmilka168]

What would be a difference if needing digestion acid or enzymes? I had none of these symptoms.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

signs that enzymes might help include worse digestion when you eat a particular macronutrient (fats, proteins, or carbs), or frequent and constant undigested food in the stool (the exceptions being corn, tomato skins and seeds). Thanks for watching!

[@vedantsahay5799]

Hello doctor I rush to washroom when I eat heavy meal .once or twice in a month I feel shortness of breath .I feel pain in right side of the chest in one point .and sometime chest tightness .I feel oily from inner in between chest and burning sensation .

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Vedant, you should certainly have your chest pain and shortness of breath checked by a doctor if you haven't already done so...but the rushing to the washroom from a heavy meal suggests you are having trouble digesting fats, and perhaps there is some heartburn. You may need to adjust the fat content of your diet, or support fat digestion with enzymes designed for that. Thanks for watching!

[@shamsboafournkrumah7569]

Hello. I was diagnosed with Gerd and bile reflux. What should I do

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Shams, I have another video where I discuss some options to help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmGtppeEhJeJaqM

[@rakeshlenin116]

Is hair loss a symptom?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

It could be, though I more think of hair loss as a sign or symptom of hormone imbalance, like thyroid, cortisol, or sex hormones, like progesterone or testosterone levels. Thanks so much for watching!

[@lindawentink2725]

I have chronic constipation. The only remedy is aloe vera crystals. Would this indicate low,acid?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Possibly, but not definitely. The way to find out is to test your hypothesis by supporting stomach acid and observing what happens....here is my video that explains how to increase stomach acid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJmVaaN7d5uYn7c Thanks for watching!

[@Lianasworld658]

I stopped taking my anti acid and started taking apple cider vinegar before my meal but on the second day I got bad heartburn and it was burning. I rushed to take low fat milk because it is only thing that comforts the burning. So please tell me what I need to do? Taking apple cider vinegar or anti acid again? On my endoscopy I have been told I have chronic gastritis and gerd. Please help me with your advice 🙏

[@shubhanshijain7166]

Hi I have acid reflux since long so which medical test can make sure that it cause due to high acid or low acid, I had endoscopy which shows junction is lax

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Unfortunately, there isn't a clear test that gives good results. The most effective thing is to try a small scale trial of supporting stomach acid to see whether it helps or not, and going from there. I discuss how to do this in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJmVaaN7d5uYn7c

[@jennajenson6909]

I have heavy, painful periods and I take mefenamic acid to try slow it down . I have hair loss with a receding hairline and I’m always bloody tired. I had a urine sample done and it came back my white blood cells were high , what does this mean?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Jenna, typically, this just means that you may have some kind of mild infection. Your symptoms suggest your hormones/endocrine system needs some support. There are lots of ways to do this. What have you done thus far to support? Thanks for watching!

[@ymcz6339]

What can I do to increase my stomach acid

[@soccerdribbler4653]

Great video. I had my gallbladder out about a month in a half ago and i have changed my diet and have lost about 75 pounds in 5 months. My stomach does not feel good a lot and i mean like everyday. I have gotten over 25 blood tests done, stool tests, ultrasound, ct abdominal scan and also got tested for bacteria and parasites as well as allergies. Everything came back good but i can't figure out whats wrong with my stomach. It almost never feels good no matter what i eat. I talked to my surgeon and she said that it takes some ppl longer than others to get there stomach back to normal.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

When people lose their gall bladder, their fat digestion doesn't work as well as it used to becaues the "surge capacity" of the gall bladder isn't there anymore. SOmetimes people need bile salt support or extra lipase (digestive enzyme) to support fat digestion. This change in fat digestion can affect the gut microbiome, which can lead to more symptoms. SIBO infection is another possibility you may want to request assessment for...I hope you feel better soon!

[@soccerdribbler4653]

@@ConfluenceNutrition my surgeon told me i should feel better in another month. I hope it gets somewhat back to normal

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@soccerdribbler4653 I hope so for you too, keep me posted!

[@soccerdribbler4653]

@@ConfluenceNutrition i started using ox bile and i take probiotics every night. Had some diarrhea from ox bile. Wondering if my stomach is to alkaline. Is there a test to tell? Also just bought some marshmallow root that i am going to make tea with. My stomach isn't very good still and it gurgles a lot. I am wondering if i should start taking bitters. I keep losing weight. I cant see GI doctor till mid march.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@soccerdribbler4653 Hi again...there is not a test to determin if your gut is alkaline...hopefully the marshmallow will be soothing. Ox bile isn't for everyone...did you have loose bowels before your lost your gall bladder?

[@jason147h6]

Only symptom i had an here is heartburn. Which i've had for 30+years. I tried suplementing with hcl for about 2wks. Omg had an upset stomach for over a month

[@FaithandNova]

Where did you go to school? I want to enter the field of holistic healing. Thank you ❤️

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Faith, my most influential teacher has been Andrea Nakayama from the Functional Nutrition Alliance. fxnutrition.com. Check them out, the training is amazing.

[@FaithandNova]

@@ConfluenceNutrition thank you so much. I appreciate it, also do you have a video on h pylori?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@FaithandNova Hi Faith, I thought I did, but it looks like I've only mentioned it in passing in a few videos. Adding it to my list! An importnat topic!

[@FaithandNova]

@@ConfluenceNutrition thanks looking forward to it.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@FaithandNova If you subscribe and get notifications, you won't miss it when it comes out :)

[@onegaming8685]

Took PPI's for 1year daily 40mg pantaprazole. my diet is very limited unfortunately because im gluten and lactose intolerant. my appetite is much less then my brothers eating 3x less because i feel full very quickly and i feel full for a very long time. e.g (a meal with meat results in me feeling full for 10-12hrs) i usually get bloating, gas, and sometimes nausea as well. i also burp a lot after meals. I did a blood test recently and i had a sufficiency of B12 despite eating a lot of chicken and eggs for my whole life regularly. the levels decreased from 850 to 250 in 8 months. I have also been feeling very tired lately, im guessing it could be due to mineral and vitamin deficiences. Although i stopped taking PPI's months ago but i still have these problems. Do you think i have low stomach acid? Thank you for the information in the video :D

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hey there, yes it's possible you have low stomach acid. Why were you taking the PPI? Thank so much for watching!

[@onegaming8685]

@@ConfluenceNutrition Bad doctors said i had Gastritis even though i never experinced any stomach pain. i was facing nausea after meals at the time and after 4 doctors found out i had gluten and lactose intolerance. cutting those made a big difference and i was told to stop taking PPI's. I had 2 endoscopys done and there was no signs of gastritis in both..

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@onegaming8685 yes, sounds like the food changes really helped, and it's somewhat likely you have low acid. This video explains what you can do to support it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJmVaaN7d5uYn7c

[@absolve4024]

Is edema of the legs and indicator of low stomach acid or is that more of leaky gut?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

It's likely not related to either...please discuss with a doctor.

[@rayblazejko6908]

My skin is pale. I believe I have vitiligo caused by gluten. Does this sound correct?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

vitiligo is usually splotchy pale skin...gluten can be a contributor to any autoimmune disease, but is usually not the single cause.

[@tanyajarvis1433]

I am struggling I am anemic, I have a hiatus hernia I feel red raw and I have mold poisoning and I have high oxolates.

[@cynkt13]

Do you take virtual patients? I probably have SIBO and I'm miserable! I have an appointment with a doctor in Dallas but it's not until the end of September. I have seen 4 doctors in Ft Worth and they have no idea what SIBO is. Help please

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Cyndy, I work with all my clients virtually in a program format. I would love to talk further with you about how I could help you get a handle on your SIBO :) You can schedule a free discovery call with me at confluencenutrition.com/contact. I hope to see you on my schedule soon!

[@lexi-conby]

You’re saying the bile is what gives poop the brown color. My understanding is that the brown in poop is feom billirubin.

[@YazuRevi]

Hello! I hope you can still read my comment today, do you think I have low stomach acid? I often have acid reflux everytime I'm done eating and I'm having a hard time to poop. They said I have gerd because when I had a heartburn last sunday, I can't breath and I had palpitations, said my palpitation was caused by anxiety. I'll wait for your reply, thanks!

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi there, it sounds plausible that you have low stomach acid. You can try increasing to see if it improves your symptoms, I discuss how in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJmVaaN7d5uYn7c Thanks for watching!

[@sagar203]

I am going from the same symptoms….are you recovered? Please help🙏

[@YazuRevi]

@@sagar203 hello, it's been a week since I haven't had any symptoms. I avoided all acidic foods, drink alkaline water, take yogurt, lots of bananas & also relax myself. Stress can also trigger my palpitations so I am avoiding it. I ordered barley powder to help detox my body because I still feel constipated sometimes. I hope you'll recover soon too!

[@benchmarks1016]

@@YazuRevi same here can't poop completely, indigestion bloating etc..

[@0827tt5xc]

@@YazuRevi hey I have the same symptoms. How are you feeling now?

[@jaidynp1702]

Hi! Ok so this is going to be a long one BUT- my entire life I go to the doctor constantly due to utis and constipation (am currently 14 years old, and have both basically 24/7) no doctors have ever diagnosed me with anything except IBS, but I think it may be more than that. I've kind of researched so many things, and I have so many symptoms of so many things it's confusing to me. Do you have any ideas or recommendations?

[@jewelscash8752]

Start slowly with a little apple cider vinegar in your juice or a little ginger. A supplement Hcl Betaine might be helpful. God bless you in your struggle-"doctors" are mostly useless unless you have a broken bone or need antibiotics.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Jaidyn, there are many possible options to help you, the challenge is deciding where to start... I think this video I made might help point you more in the right direction...kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWq8hYd6f6iGjrM

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@jewelscash8752 Hi Jewels, thanks for sharing these starter options. They may be helpful, and they may not...it's important to remember that each person is unique and may require different supports than ourselves. What makes the difference is having a method to determine which is right and which is not. Thanks for watching!

[@boop5287]

Look into sibo. It can cause many Utis and constipation!

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@boop5287 It's true :) Thanks for watching!

[@diandrabrown6830]

I have burning in my throat and feel like food not digest properly when i eat also burping some times.i dont know what to take because i dont know if its a low stomuck acid or high,i also feel pain now and then in the chest.what do you suggest

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Diandra, going in we never know what the cause is...the way foward is to try one option or the other (acid increaseing, or acid lowering) and see if you feel better. If you feel better from increasing acid, then you know that low acid was the cause. And vice versa. Does that make sense?

[@eatsimple4166]

Hii i had long iron deficiency n serum ferritin level low again n again deficient but also many other nutrients .i had skin issues like poor skin tone ,hair loss ,pale skin ,itching .i did many others harmonal test n many others desiese test ,all normal .but avimg too much gas , nutrition not absorb even taking iron tab ,cry liw absorbed,burping ,pain gastric issues.it coulf be a sign of low stomach acid .

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Yes, if supplementing with iron and it's not doing anything, low stomach acid can be a culprit. Also the form of iron can be a challenge. I sometimes recommend iron patches from Patchmd.com to my clients, many of them have seen good results with that.

[@Maddiesxx]

I have silent reflux. So bad to the point I now have issues eating food because of all the inflammation in my throat. Things often get stuck. I notice it feels like it takes all night for food to move through my stomach. Even if I don't eat for 2 hours before, still wake up with reflux and pressure. I do occasionally take antacids but they for some reason make me feel like the food just sits in my stomach even longer, and I get a bit nauseous for awhile afterwards. Does this sound like low acid? I also have Hashimotos. I'm 24.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Maddie, thanks for your question. It does sound to me like things move very slowly through your gut, which can be connected to low stomach acid. With your Hashimoto's diagnosis, this is even more likely. But if your esophagus is damaged from the reflux, more acid may or may not be the right solution. You could cautiously try supporting this. Is your hypothyroidism under control? Throat swelling can be connected to a swollen thyroid gland. IT can also be caused by silent reflux as you note. I would suggest getting seen by your doctor to have their help figuring out what is causing it, while you work on the diet, habits, and supplements that can support. If you need help with these parts, I'm getting close to ready to launch a new online program to help women go from food and supplement chaos to confidence with their food and self care. If this sounds intriguing, let's connect further. Thanks so much for watching!

[@BB-ny3eu]

Hi my blood tests show low folate and borderline low thyroid, I’ve recently had very bad acid reflux any tips ? X

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hey there, in this video, i discuss options to support your stomach acid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJmVaaN7d5uYn7c Thanks for watching!

[@jwad297]

ACV I have gotten many folks off the pantaloc train.

[@lesterowusu9734]

So after covid my gut health has got worse. Double my dosage on PPI and now have got worse. Stomach and low stomach always burning and feeling sore. Has the PPI done more damage

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Lester, I'm starting to hear a lot more people descibe this. We know that the COVID virus can live in the GI tract, so I think it's causing inflammation and irritation throughout the GI. The PPI may make this worse, or have nothing to do with it, I'm not sure. What I've been seeing help is including soothers like DGL, marshmallow root powder, slippery elm or aloe juice (inner leaf juice) along with liposomal vitamin C, and also giving time to your gut for healing by eating an easy-to-digest diet. Designs for Health GI Revive product contains many gut soothing items and may be helpful. I think I'm going to make a video about this soon. Thanks for watching.

[@lesterowusu9734]

Do you reckon I have got sibo now do you do consultation in the uk

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@lesterowusu9734 Hi Lester, I don't know if you have SIBO or not, it can be difficult to tell without testing...and yes, I can work with people in the UK. I'm not sure if I can access testing for you or not. I know I can access testing in the EU, but I know the UK is no longer part of it? I would have to investigate that. There's plenty to work with besides testing, too. If you think you're interested, I encourage you to schedule a free discovery call, so we can decide together if we're a good fit to work together. You can schedule that at confluencenutrition.com/contact. I hope to see you on my schedule :)

[@marialissetteneiracuadra8348]

Dr rigdes in the nails are ilso a sign?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

I don't know much about nail ridges...the reading I have done don't correlate them with much, but that doesn't mean that there isn't anything there...

[@vpraveenkumar1982]

I have both more acidic and low stomach acid symptoms.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

SOmetimes the best thing is to do a small scale trial...see how you respond to HCL. If good, you're probably low, if not good, you're probably high already. Thanks for watching!

[@cynthia6923]

Hello , im 17 years old , i have been diagnosed with acid reflux 3years ago but then it got worse and now i have gerd , however idk if my stomach acidity is low or high , i experience hairloss alot , and my nails are weak , and i have taken in this past years and changed alot of antiacids , but still there is no improvement , what can i do ? And my medices makes me constipated

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Cynthia, check out this video about improving reflux, there are some additional tools you might want to experiment with: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmGtppeEhJeJaqM Thanks for watching, and let me know if you find anything new to you in that video...

[@widowswatch6610]

Does the test with baking soda really work? To find out if you have low or high stomach acid. Does anyone want to comment on that? Thanks

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Widow's Watch, it's a ballpark experience to give you a guideline...it gives you an idea about whether or not you are producing acid, but it's not exact, nor does it necessarily give you any really clear answers. Ultimately, it can be a helpful data point.

[@TheAldoz]

I have been suffering from heart burn ,low b12 , low iron , reflux and the list goes on ,so now I feel I have low stomach acid but why does my doctor prescribe me with ppi’s ? Can any one enlighten my thoughts please .

[@wadewillytv60]

Is weight loss part of low stomach acid?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Thanks for watching! TO the extent that low stomach acid can cause malabsortion or SIBO, which often leads to weight loss, yes. However, just having slightly low stomach acid doesn't necessarily lead to weight loss.

[@wadewillytv60]

Confluence Nutrition thank you!

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@wadewillytv60 you're welcome!

[@RajanMehtaOfficial]

I have acid reflux. If I go to my gastroenterologist, will he give Hcl or will he give me antacids?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

He will likely give you antacids or proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Most don't think stomach acid supplementation is a good idea. ANd it's not for everyone. Here is my video about when NOT to use it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3a3goKbrdpmqrs

[@gabrieldelacruz403]

Can low or high stomach acid makes tingling, numbness of arms and feet also muscle pain in hands and legs . I also burp and fat a lot

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Low vitamin B12 levels, which sometimes go along with low acid, can be a cause of tingling, but so can pinched nerves. Burping and farting less so...I don't think high acid would cause these symptoms. I hope that helps, and thanks for watching!

[@HTB6493]

How do you treat too much stomach acid? I cant find the answer anywhere, please help, i do not want to take ppi 😢 my baking soda test confirms too much acid, 4 times already, please help me!?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

This is a very tricky situation...I would think PPIs would be a very useful tool in this situation, but you can also be thinking about what else is contributing: food intolerances? reactions to other supplements or medications? stress? environmental triggers, like toxins or mold? be willing to think outside the box, and find someone to help you investigate. Thank you so much for watching, and I hope you can figure it out.

[@Mister_DMG]

Does low stomach acid cause pressure in chest like tightness and shortness of breath similar to asthma? I get those symptoms after I eat sometimes and usually a lot of burping. Is Alkaline water good for it?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

low stomach acid doesn't necessarily cause those symptoms, but silent reflux can, and it can sometimes be caused by low stomach acid. Alkaline water has been shown in some studies to be helpful for silent reflux, but won't necessarily be the whole solution. Check out my reflux video for more tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmGtppeEhJeJaqM

[@panini28]

Have you fixed this I have a similar problem :(

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@panini28 Mine has mostly resolved. IN fact, last week, I ran out of Reflux Gourmet, and had no problems. I am still using the melatonin.

[@marymars1683]

I do have those symptoms.. Dr burg said that low stomach acid cause allergy and asthma

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@marymars1683 it can certainly contribute to these conditions, indirectly.

[@lawyerwhohelpsfanssueminyo3891]

I'm 18 years old I'm suffering from acid reflux for about 8 months now and I've lost weight so much that I only weigh 35 kgs now.I'm so worried.I previously had heartburn and chest tightness and all other symptoms but now it has shifted it's focus to my throat sometimes I felt throat tightness and I've been consulting my homeo doctor, he gave me pills and my throat tightness went away and now it's just a lot of burning and soreness.How do I know if I have low acid ? Since I've been treating it holistically I don't know if I'll ever step foot in an allopathic doctor's clinic, they've only increased it rather than decreasing so is there any DIY way of knowing if my acid reflux is due to low acidity?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Taetae, low acid with reflux is most likely if you are 60+ years old, have autoimmunity, have anemia, or have an active, diagnosed H. pylori infection. If not, there may be other things to focus on. You can always try gentle supplementation and see how your body responds. If it feels worse, stop. If it feels better keep going. You might also like my video on reflux: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmGtppeEhJeJaqM Thanks for watching and keep me posted!

[@esotericonetwork]

Take probiotics. Go on natural yogurt diet with little olive oil for three four days and twice a week take castor oil with little hot milk added with dates or prunes or dry apricots. This will help reduce soreness in your gut and slowly increase appetite. Thrice a day boil cumin seed with fennel seeds one spoon each and drink that boil or tea you can add molasses a little but just have natural if you can, for one to two weeks you will cure your gut and will start eating normal

[@julieb.7876]

I can suffer from bouts of constipation and sometimes diarrhoea I feel nausea first thing in the morning and when I eat I can feel very full like my food is not being digested. Other times I can eat with no problems. I sometimes get acid after a meal.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Julie, yes, it indeed sounds like you may have low stomach acid. The trick is to see what changes if you increase or support it. The sister video to this one is this one, check it out for suggestions about how to increase stomach acid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJmVaaN7d5uYn7c Thanks for watching :)

[@julieb.7876]

Thank you for your help

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@julieb.7876 You're welcome, Julie ❤

[@persuasive_milos2456]

I had ibs in past few months but I think now it turned to low acid can I follow this to get relief...

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Well, you can try it out and see how your body responds...this is the theory of how things work, but your body is unique. Keep me posted!

[@zardashtshwany4525]

Dear Doctor, plz help... male, 34 years old and married. Before a year Doctor asked me to do colonoscopy and stomach and the result was I have congestive antral gastropathy, and H Pylori, today I did a baking soda test and no belching happened at all, is it possible to take stomach acid supplements??? note : all Low stomach acid symtoms are exist always feel unwell and sick, no change hapened after taking H pilory kit Drugs.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Did you do the h pylori treatment and have a negative follow up test?

[@darrylmcleman6456]

I dealt with heartburn for 35 plus years.Now a large pinch of salt before bed and no heartburn. We need salt to make stomach acid. Also, no food within 3 hrs of bedtime.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Good work figuring out what works for you and your heartburn, Darryl! Thanks for watching and sharing your experience!

[@contrarian717]

It's a comment like this that makes KZbin great info. Thanks for a great tip Darryl !

[@anmolsingh-sc4qq]

hi , i cannot eat chicken , fish or eggs. when i eat i get constipated , i regularly get lot of gerds after i eat anything . i have tried probiotics amd digestive enzymes but nothing seems to work very good . only time i have problems when i eat meat and i had fatty liver 2 years ago or may be i still have . is my stomach low in acid??

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Anmol, it may be. There can be other reasons for slow motility...you can try supporting your stomach acid to see if it helps improve your symptoms. See this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJmVaaN7d5uYn7c Have you used multiple types of probiotics consistently for a month or two, like I discuss in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enOpdJx8l6xgabs What kind of enzymes have you used, and did you use them at every meal consistently? Did you test using a higher dose of enzymes? Have you used a low FODMAP diet to try to identify your food triggers. If you have done ALL of this thoroughly and still have a a problem, then it may be time to investigate deeper into infections. But its key to make sure these foundations have been covered first. Thanks for watching and best of luck!

[@esotericonetwork]

Anmol sure you have low acid but try avoid these foods as it may actually cause indigestion as your system is not able to process protein or meats