Digestion Series - Basics of Stomach Acid Explained

[@TheHumanCondition]

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[@misspeacock-2506]

Just discovered this channel..THIS is what the Internet was invented for...provide us all with tools and skills to lead better lives. Thank you for your work Sirs!

[@dkannan1707]

Most underated video! The most required information to maintain for good health..

[@petetherealrelentless6542]

Excellent video covering a lot of topics relative to low stomach acid and lots of good strategies to look at. 👏🏼

[@cheryls2003]

Can you do a video on NAFLD. Appreciate what you have done so far. So much good information, thank you

[@TheHumanCondition]

Sure thing!

[@maryellenblack8341]

Excellent

[@boop79]

In regards to zinc I keep finding conflicting information. Some sources say zinc is needed to produce stomach acid but others say taking zinc supplements will turn off gastric acid production. Have you found anything regarding zinc and it stopping gastric acid production? Places like Harvard state zinc supplements can turn off gastric acid production better than omeprazole. This worries me as I’m looking to fix my heartburn not worsen it

[@TheHumanCondition]

zinc lozenges have worked in my practice on hundreds of children over 30 years for hypochlorhydria.

[@katadromeasgr]

Hello. Very interesting videos. May I ask a question? A ton of people, including me, report the following issues: GI issues (diarrhea that slowlt became more of a constipation, clay colored stool, slightly less in size), heat rash (non-palpable, light pink, leaves a barely noticeable blotchy skin underneath), white particles in the urine (but with both urine samples and cultures showing no proteinuria, leukocytes or indication of bacteria). There are also reports of normal kidney function, sense of dehydration in the skin, some report very mild episcleritis too. So the question is, provided that indeed the kidney and urine tests are clean and patient is not febrile etc, could bile really be the issue? Or a specific infection? What would your course of action be? Flow cyrometry? Colonoscopy?

[@TheHumanCondition]

well, depending on the budget and location/availability (I am used to poverty medicine in some cases) we may suspect bile and lectins, and just do an elimination diet or colonics after a physical exam and history. Certainly we could run a HIDA test but these often don't show pathology when the patient has a "functional lesion" that is not bad enough to qualify for disease but generates symptoms. The literature points to a high degree to bile quality problems in cases of stool and skin problems. It has worked in hundreds of cases for me.

[@hobnobbings7181]

Thank you for this video. Eloquently explained. Who should not take Betaine HCL?

[@TheHumanCondition]

Great question. While this is not the only answer, the most common answer is those with a stomach or duodenal ulcer should not take the HCL. Reflux is more common then ulcers and they are the opposite problem but they feel like the same burning sensation, so it is hard to tell the difference by symptoms. Also, we don't tend to give HCL to small children. Use your judgment. Thank you for watching our channel.

[@chakhmanmohamed9436]

Thank you doc! Any supplements for sibo candida and h.pylori infections?

[@TheHumanCondition]

Short chain fatty acids like butyrtic acid are useful for sibo, so are digestive enzymes and a low fiber and low lectin diet. For candida, we restrict carbs but the carnivores can eat raw fruit to some degree in some cases. H pylori may require drugs, and it can be passed from pets so kiss your animals but not on the lips and tongue. Some common herbs can fight H-pylori but if the breath test is positive, it is tough to kill.

[@bridgetjones5695]

Thanks for the video . 3 months ago , I eradicated helicobacter pylori with triple treatment ( test negative ) and I got my endoscopy and it shows chronic non specific gastritis .. ( no pylori ) I took pantoprazole for 3 weeks and no relief .. I started a natural protocol with slippery elm Licorice powder and marshmallow powder and zinc.. I am eating very very clean , no triggering foods .. why it takes so long to heal the gut ? I know everyone is different but when will I get relief ? My upper stomach burns .. even though I eat clean for the last 3 months I am still having this burning sensation .. why is this happening ?

[@TheHumanCondition]

While we cannot give specific medical advice in this forum, we can comment about general issues. Remember that healthy gut linings replace their cells every 6 days, but unhealthy guts can take a lot longer. Whenever some treatment is not working, we have to ask ourselves 1) does it just take longer and I need to stay the course? 2) is it the correct treatment dose? 3) is it the correct treatment at all? 4) is the diagnosis or assessment correct and complete in the first place? A second opinion visit can often help, and sometimes seeking a clinician of a different discipline for the same problem can help. For example, if someone seeks a GP medical doctor for gastritis, then they see a nutritionist or a chiropractor, or an acupuncturist they may get different assessments of the root cause of the problem. The western diagnosis often does not tell us enough about the root causes. Last, a good review of timelines can help assess many chronic conditions. This means carefully writing down all the factors that may have contributed to a complaint and the dates they occurred, such as injuries, stressful events, infections, treatments, surgeries, and other possible triggers. A deeper medical history is responsible for 90% of diagnosis and we cannot do that here. Specialists can be helpful, but when clinically stuck, try to find a clinician who is skilled at and who can help you construct a timeline medical history, and even if they are a podiatrist they may do more to help than any specialist. 🙂 Keep us informed and let us know what you learn on your health journey so we all can grow.

[@pavanpabbireddypavanpabbir1897]

Hi there is u problem resolved..kindly let me know

[@tvz2255]

Have you ever tried activated charcoal. My story similar to yours and keep trying to tell my 2 Doctor’s my issue is Low Stomach Acid but they don’t acknowledge my opinion They’re so set in their beliefs I suppose

[@debbiec6216]

know you are talking .....it's taking me 3 1/2 years and I'm not healed yet , I can't wait , cause I will be so darn happy.

[@debbiec6216]

​@@TheHumanConditionThis is an Excellent comment!!!! ......

[@christianduval8374]

Is there a use for citric acid pellets nutritionwise?

[@TheHumanCondition]

It is used in cooking and cleaning for mild acidity and is pretty safe for most people, some get mouth sores or skin reactions.

[@TheHumanCondition]

It can be used to aid hypochlorhydria, the cause of reflux, but I tend to use Raw apple cider vinegar or lemon juice-both have potassium that buffers somewhat. Zinc deficit is often the root cause, as it is a cofactor required for acid production in the parietal cells of the stomach HCL factory.

[@debbiec6216]

*I am taking Zinc Carosine, Slippery Elm , DGL ULtra will that help my stomach, everyday* ??

[@TheHumanCondition]

These are wise supplements, but what you eat may sometimes matter more. Look out for lectins and oxalates and carbs, and let us know how you do.

[@debbiec6216]

@@TheHumanCondition Thank you for your help , I don't eat anything with lectins or oxalates, I check the list on both. Carbs I'm checking on it now . No carbs , I know bread , pasta , cookies, candy , crackers, etcccc aren't good for anyone . between lectins , oxalates , carbs anything else , there's not much , you can eat , when it comes to food. Over 80% of processed foods toxic .

[@debbiec6216]

@@TheHumanCondition Thank you for all your help , I hope you read all my comments, below . What I do, when someone needs help, I will send them to your youtube channel.

[@TheHumanCondition]

That is so true, there is a lot I cannot eat too. I have fun discovering foods I did not know about in European food stores and when I travel abroad.

[@debbiec6216]

I watching your video on ....*Low Stomach Acid* my poop doesn't stick to anything, it will either float or float to the bottom of toilet. *I can't eat tomatoes , adcity drinks ( soda, oj , etc ) because of Erosion of Esophagus* *I take Zinc Carnosine is that okay to take or strictly zinc supplements* ???? *I had that breath test to see if I had H Pylori , the test came back , Negative No H Pylori* . *Question , is the Breath Test 100% RIGHT* ???

[@TheHumanCondition]

I like Zand Zinc lozenges myself, and I do like the breath test for HPylori. The antibody test is not useful becasue most people carry benign levels of H pylori that is under control so the breath test reveals if one has a large crop of H pylori throwing off urea into the breath. Starving the buggers of carbs can work or antibiotics, or herbs.

[@Lulumonshorts]

Man u are my hero👍🏼

[@TheHumanCondition]

Cool!

[@delinquense]

What would cause stools to be shorter in length .. after having Whipple surgery. Is this normal? None of the large bowel was touched, but part of stomach, small intestine and whole gall bladder was removed.

[@TheHumanCondition]

Stool changes are common after surgery, often the interruption in secretions as well as peristaltic contractions drive this. some people benefit from abdominal massage or castor oil packs after recovery, and others need bile supplements.

[@waadalaswadi6443]

Thanks alot for this vedio... but if someone had gastritis with low stomach acid... this is difficult to heal 😢 cz nothing gets digested and will always be diffient in minerals...and when I add lemon it hurts even though it helps my digestion alot but hurts my stomach... how can this b treated

[@bettyausten9533]

How long have you had it?

[@TheHumanCondition]

An ulcer can be screened for, and if it is not an ulcer, one could pursue bile support too, or zinc supplementation, or H-pylori breath test. Lectins can drive chronic gastritis and strip zinc from the stomach and intestine. We need zinc for stomach acid.

[@akwasibaffourawuah4691]

I have been talking PPI for long time now.. so if I take zinc lozenges my stomach acid would increase for my esophagus sphincter to close tight.i have GERD, esophagustis and ulcers in my stomach.. H Pylori is negative.

[@TheHumanCondition]

While we cannot ever respond to specific health questions or give medical advice, this is a tough one. Generally, ulcers are usually caused by H Pylori. When people have both GERD and an ulcer they require more complex care. When people choose a proton pump inhibitor PPI drug they start down a path that closes the door on restoring healthy acid levels from parietal cells of the stomach. We hope you figure this out and let us know what you discover on your health journey.

[@sarah9974]

What should I do I have reflux over a year now omerpersole not working

[@TheHumanCondition]

We cannot give personal medical advice in this format, however, there are lots of practitioners and choices. We see many people find success by reducing grain or nightshade plants, adding zinc or raw apple cider vinegar, deglycyrrhizinated licorice, getting an h-pylori breath test, seeing their primary doctor for a physical, starting HRV training, meditating, and even chewing longer. Let us know how it goes for you.

[@PromyseKidLANDTV]

Can hpylori be the cause of a dull pain on the left side where the rib is?

[@TheHumanCondition]

Stomach pain or duodenal pain from h-pylori can radiate to the left ribcage. There is usually an echo area here to percussion below the L nipple that has the stomach air bubble called the meganblase, and it helps identify the stomach location. There is a good breath test for h-pylori because 80% of people have antibodies to it, because most of us carry it without a problem in small amounts. High amounts blow off excess urea in the breath.

[@bettyausten9533]

In cases where I am also taking digestive enzymes supplements....how do I take it with betaine HCl?....few mins before betaine or together?

[@TheHumanCondition]

Digestive enzymes are pH dependent. HCL and enzymes with food are good together.

[@theresageiger584]

HOW DO YOU GET BETTER

[@TheHumanCondition]

Thanks for your comment

[@chaxiong1494]

I got my gallbladder remove. I have all these symptoms that u just talk about. Worst decisions I've made. No doctor can't help I'm at a lost

[@TheHumanCondition]

This is still healable even with removal of the GB. Find a clinician who is good with bile and ask around for good bile docs. It may take time, but they exist in every town. Might be a chiropractor or naturopath, or osteopath or dietician. dont give up this is fixable!

[@debbiec6216]

I know how you feel , I am in that shape for the last 3 1/2 years. It's something my sister and niece had thier gall bladder out and they have NOT had this much health issues . Not that I want anyone to have it . Cause I don't.

[@atmanand5802]

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[@theresageiger584]

ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE

[@TheHumanCondition]

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[@theresageiger584]

I thought your skills was supposed to sink

[@TheHumanCondition]

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[@TheHumanCondition]

I just now realized you may have meant Your stools should sink. well, kind of. They should not fully float or they would be full of oil, but they should nit sink like a brick either or too much undigested protein. A perfect adult stool should start out with neutral ballast and as it takes on water it will slowly sink.

[@theresageiger584]

NO NO

[@TheHumanCondition]

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