Testing for Low Stomach Acid (DON'T Make This Common Mistake!)

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

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[@shar7508]

Dr. DiNezza, where do we go for testing to find out what’s actually going on in our bodies so we can properly treat it? Thanks!

[@kine8124]

I had my motility + gut lining impaired by food poisoning which caused constant reflux when I ate anything. Got put on pantoprazole (a PPI) REPEATEDLY because the issue kept coming back and developed SIBO pretty quick 😑 Wish I could get after every one of those doctors with a newspaper + that I’d found your channel earlier!

[@jerryjohnson9531]

I probably have less confidence in my GI doctor than any doctor I have ever known. Every stomach or abdominal issue I have he wants to put me on pantoprazole. He wanted me on it for life but I (on my own) found out about LINX surgery and I had it done which fixed the majority of my GERD so I only go back to my GI doctor now when I need a colonoscopy.

[@h.neubert8770]

I am usually a pretty jolly person but I did go back and left reviews for doctors including partially blackened blood tests for proof. Should have been treated, wasn’t. Ok then 👍

[@dorothyschumm1842]

I’m glad you are bringing this to the front about PPI’s

[@pennyk1943]

I subscribed just for the fact that you’re honest and not trying to push me to take drugs which I know will hurt me, because most have 👍

[@chrislastnam6822]

She's a chiropractor so she can't prescribe anything. She didn't get into med school.

[@h.neubert8770]

Hate to say it but in many ways, modern medicine is highly problematic. The approach to treat the symptom, not the patient and then insurance (!) having the last say on treatment,… Med school is overrated in those areas where trial and error can help a patient understand their body so much better.

[@nr8337]

For me, it wasn’t how many HCLs I took a meal that caused symptoms… it was how many I took in a DAY. If I take any more than 3-4 HCLs a day, I get a burning in my esophagus from over production of acid. So for me I can’t take any more than 1 HCL per meal. My chronic reflux has improved soooo much as a result!

[@gjdriessen1]

When do you take them, before/during or after the meal?

[@sujanbhattarai3698]

​@@gjdriessen1 do it during the meal. Ucan refer to dr berg videos for more info.

[@TheRealMonnie]

Dr. Berg says to take a bite of food before you take betaine Hcl. That way you don't get distracted and forget to eat after you take them @@gjdriessen1

[@Optimization_Coach]

As a practioner myself one must also evaluate Bile in this scenario. The last thing one wants is all that gastric acid/chyme hitting the duodenum unopposed by more alkaline media. Enter....Duodenal Ulcer! 😮

[@Optimization_Coach]

AnaMarijaaaaaa I use Empirical Labs BEET FLOW with my clients and personally. Its highly concentrated beets (normal beets are just not enough). Great product!

[@smartapopyk]

Great video! 👍 Could you please also discuss the importance of histamine in acid production and how antihistamines lower our stomach acid? Tnx

[@melaniagheorghe9256]

I m interesred in that as well!!

[@brothercaleb]

Thank you for the WARNING ⚠️ on PPIs.. took me years to fix my digestion after taking Omeprazole for just over a year. Used Betaine HCl high dose (4-5caps) to get things going. I’m off Betaine and on my way to full recovery. Awesome video 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@heartsoulholisticservices]

This is so hopeful to hear! How did you ween off? I’ve been taking for HCL for over a year

[@brothercaleb]

@@heartsoulholisticservices the purpose of HCL is to help you breakdown protein. But did you know it helps your stomach start reproducing gastric acid? I started with one capsule 💊 and gradually to two …up to four. When I got to four I could feel the strength of the acid and slowly reduced back to about 2. After a while I reduced to one then. By this time I was able to go off them. I do use once in a while if I overindulge but right now even on carnivore I haven’t used Betaine HCL. As for PPIs, I quit as soon as I discovered the dangers of taking them long term. I encourage everyone to get off PPIs and starting using Betaine HCL in conjunction with enzymes and Ox Bile (bile acid) to get digestion going. Won’t need to take it long before things change for good. PS: one does not need to be on any medication or supplements forever. The body is capable of getting back to normal when you help it. Change diet (drop those carbs) and give it the chance.

[@heartsoulholisticservices]

@@brothercaleb Thank you for your response! I was aware and have been patiently waiting for my body to no longer need it. Unfortunately, when I do the HCL challenge I can take 6 before I eat and feel nothing. zero. I have not increased more because I think that's a lot of pills so I basically take 6 with my big meals. I tried to ween off last year and it backfired pretty fast. I am low carb and only eat whole foods so maybe I have other digestive issues I need to address? Currently treating hydrogen SIBO and I also have dysbiosis in the large intestine -just a bundle of fun over here!

[@brothercaleb]

@@heartsoulholisticservices have you tried carnivore diet? Helps starve those bad microbes as you’re completely eliminating sugar. Do you have food sensitivities? Also think about oxalate poisoning, salicylates etc Also, spread the capsules as you eat… in other words, don’t take them all at one before meal. Start a meal first, then take first capsule… eat a little and add another capsule. Eat a little and add… and so on. Also, what do you mean when said “… it backfired “, (when you try to wean off)? Btw, people are known to take more caps than 6. You really want to get to where you “feel” that sensation (I don’t want to say “burning”), then backup one cap-this is YOUR limit (everyone is different). Trust me, when you get there. You won’t have to continue for months… I didn’t anyways.

[@heartsoulholisticservices]

@@brothercaleb I have not gone full carnivore but I did experiment with a more keto stlye diet years ago but the fat was too high for me and protein is harder for me to digest so I am weary to try that again. I have also heard htose diets can rally mess up the microbiome since they feed off fibers and I digest fibers and fruits and veggies fine. I don't have any food sensitivities that I physically feeeel but my testing showed eggs, avo, and salmon, cabbage, and broccoli so I've been avoiding some fo the most healthy fats which has been hard. I don't need to do low FODMAP or anything. My digestion is just sluggish and wondering if its related to my vagus nerve? I had food poisoning in 2019 and then I had a lot fo stress in 2020 and again this year. I was taking the caps throughout the meal but then got confused because I heard people were taking them all before -so hard to know what is the right thing, isn't it!

[@mundonatura6380]

Hi Nicole, I'm fascinated with your videos!!You're the best teacher of gut health I've heard (and believe me I've heard a lot). Could you do a video on how to discontinue PPIs? thaaaanks!!!

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

Hi Mundo! Thank you so much for saying so! I really appreciate that. Unfortunately I don't intend to do a PPI weaning video. As a DC, it is out of my scope of practice to advise such things. I can help guide the conversation with other providers for my one on one patients, but I don't feel comfortable doing a video on thunderstand. Totally see the merit of doing it if it wasn't a liability! I hope you underatand 😕

[@bubaba8938]

@@gutmicrobiomequeen Could you make a vid on mold and how it can cause sibo, yeast etc..soultions.

[@jeroenberger9064]

Try T. C. Hale

[@thanhnuct]

Dear Dr Nicole, i am an MD in Vietnam, i really appreciate your video, and i also have the same opinion on PPI. There is an Systematic review last year " Association Between Psychosocial Disorders and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis". They also seperate GERD into erosive GERD and Nonerosive GERD. If nonerosive GERD, we should not give our patient PPI, because nonerosive GERD has different pathogenic to erosive GERD. Erosive GERD is usually has a lot of acid while, nonerosive GERD is usually related to Stress which has less Acid, Shorten of Acid and keep using PPI is really a problem. As my experience, if a patient has Non erosive GERD we should help them release stress, reduce inflammatory. I try the Curcumin in Tumerric for myself and it work, but i believe most of the inflammatory drugs will help, or lemon balm which reduce the cortisol also help.

[@honzahonza6126]

Hi,what can u recommend to me,I have erosive GERD...And I can't fixed it during 25 years...tnx

[@aljunlimsan2251]

Hai..my problem is whan I eat even a little I feel quickly full.. maybe I have low stomach to..I don't know what to do..can any body help me..because I'm so upset this kind of situation.. even my hole day was ruend by this kind of sickness.. I just hoping that someday I beat this kind of struggle.. plss help ..

[@denisemartin3603]

Same here😢. How are feeling now?

[@ccs1229]

Couldn't it also work the other way? Like someone with a thin mucus lining would feel burning with 1 capsule even if they need more

[@MandeepSingh-bv2zw]

I've the same question

[@automaton111]

PPI therapy 100% caused my SIBO. I suddenly got bloated eating my normal diet of beans. I smelled the difference in my BMs. 💯

[@alanprice2002]

Hang on low stomach acid means to high a ph level not volume. I took 16 pills a meal before I got warming but it stopped the reflux and digestive issues. Stopped due to cost. Reflux is poor diet plus high pH levels. Take 1/4 TSP of bicarb of soda in 1/2 glass of water, if your not burping within a couple of minutes your stomach pH is to high.

[@lynnvandyke1065]

No burping = low stomach acid

[@mepperson1234]

What if you mucus lining is bad and one pill gives you symptoms but your stomach acid is low? How will you know which it is?

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

Okay, so marshmallow root herbal medicine will restore your stomach's mucousal lining. Slippery elm with soothe the intestines.

[@jmc8076]

Avoid any food or liquid that irritates your gut/GI system. First if you talk with a medical Dr and confirm diagnosis with upper endo scope and biopsies. If not sure how just search online to see how where you live if you don’t have a reg Med doctor. Can’t self dx bad mucus lining or low/high acid. After your assessed google how to heal your stomach lining. This channel has lots of videos too.

[@marvinmiller2871]

What if u one take pill and it start giving u symptoms

[@TheRealMonnie]

Drink 8 oz fresh cabbage juice 3x a day for 2 weeks. It will heal up any ulcers. Then take betaine HCl. I like Dr. Berg's brand.

[@TheRealMonnie]

Drink 8 oz fresh cabbage juice 3x a day for 2 weeks. It will heal up any ulcers. Then take betaine HCl. I like Dr. Berg's brand.

[@aregahailu2487]

Confusing some say burping is the result of low stomach acid , some say it us caused by too much stomach acid.

[@LB-sw2km]

Weird that they treated my Sibo with ppl and antibiotics 😳 now they are pushing my kids with them. I’m having us all do this test ! Good way to stay ‘ thank you 😊

[@anujkumarshukla3881]

I never understood what is the concept of supplements? Why the hell we need suppliment.. we were born to eat from the nature and not from pharma factory! ACV lemon ginger garlic works amazing for acid restore

[@sonibraun4971]

because the functioning of digestion can stop working or get dysfunctional - esp. in case of SIBO. When you get food poisoning it can cause a plethora of digestive issues - low stomach acid, low bile, low enzymes, malabsorption, bloating, nausea. When you hurt your leg, you can't run even though the nature intended that we run freely.

[@byamukamaoliver966]

Garlic ? If you don't HV SIBO

[@sonbesie1]

Unprofessional and dis repectful to use the Lord's name in vain in a presentation.

[@organicherbalcoloncleanse6720]

My gut has been ruined from H Pylori bacteria that was never diagnosed for 4 year! I am still not right with my digestion. 😢

[@keithjay4944]

I’ve got the same as well ! Had h-pylori when I got food poisoning from Indian food and caught h-pylori. You need cleanse your whole stomach, eat Whole Foods vegetables and fruits drink celery juice every morning.

[@Masspeace]

@@keithjay4944did u get rid of it?

[@denisemartin3603]

​@@keithjay4944did it cure you?

[@TheRealMonnie]

Cabbage juice heals ulcers

[@soccerdribbler4653]

Hello, enjoyed the video! I did the baking soda test the other day and i didnt burp:/ i think i have low stomach acid. What HCL Supplement is the best to get?

[@dexterchai550]

Lemon water everyday.

[@ashleyflores8751]

If I took Betaine HCL and it helped but I had heart palpitations and axiety/panic attacks. Why would this be?

[@maryjodeblasis4484]

SO HELPFUL! GOD BLESS YOU!

[@anamariafernandezpabon822]

Hi, excellent information! My mother 89 years old, is always feeling full, bloating and worst of all, digestion problems, *CONSTIPATION.* -I think she is low in stomach acidity, so I have been giving her, for 2 days: -Before each meal: 6 pills Betaine HCL (I start with 3 pills, then 4....) -And after each meal:1 pill -Ox Bile Salts (adding to it some Nutritional Yeast Flakes). -None of this two meds had help her. But..... I have a problem with the HCL: -She says she feels too full to eat, after taking 6 pills HCL. Last time we wait more than 30-45 minutes to start eating. -Is that ok to wait so long to start eating, after taking HCL pills????? -I don't know how to help her with her constipation. (I Imagine, if it is hard, she taking the 6 HCL pills, how is she going to take 10 or 14?????) -Also want to know if it is ok to give her: 1 pill Ox Bile Salts, after each meal????? Thanks and Sorry for my English, l am from Puerto Rico! God bless you and have a nice day!!!

[@jmc8076]

Look up PPHG (special fiber supplement) and her video on prokinetics. Stewed (google) prunes or prune juice daily (morn and or night) will help (1-2 Tbsp) and magnesium oxide.

[@vinhthai2011]

Constipation may relate to Magnesium citrate, I think you try it with a 300mg dosage.

[@anamariafernandezpabon822]

@@jmc8076 Thanks!

[@anamariafernandezpabon822]

@@vinhthai2011 Thanks!

[@ShereenPather-e2f]

​@@jmc8076k

[@ricardojoao1604]

Quick question: at what point of the meal should the HCl be taken? Before, halfway the meal or by the end of it? Many thanks for your work. :)

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

Honestly, we don't know for sure. But theoretically, it will work best if taken toward the beginning of the meal or shortly prior to the meal.

[@ricardojoao1604]

@@gutmicrobiomequeen Alright! Thank you for the quick reply. All the best, from Portugal :)

[@tanyawieczorek6603]

​@@gutmicrobiomequeen I can't seem to find the video where you outline antimicrobials to take for SIBO? Please could you link me to it and thanks!

[@James-qo7uz]

Should you take hcl if you have a possible h pylori infection or presence? I have heard this before but not sure if I understand the connection or the science of it. My gi map stool test came back positive for h pylori but I don’t have any of the usual symptoms of h pylori

[@MW-ob8jm]

Apparently H pylori can cause stomach acid to decline. So it is recommended to take HCL with food while you’re getting treated for the bacteria. Otherwise it will come back after the treatment because you’re stomach acid wont be strong enough to protect from these pathogens.

[@lroseman2624]

What mg of HCL are we talking about. There are 100mg and 600mg pills. Thanks! 3 or 4 pills is how many mg?

[@MarijkeWillemsen990]

For me the bloating and gas after meals disappeared as a nice side effect when I began to eat low carb, no sugar and no junkfood and moderate vegetables. My diet consists now of more animal foods and not more then 2 of 3 different vegetables at the same time. No beans.

[@flywithmepascua6700]

Heartburn,feeling food stuck on my chest,lump in my troat..indigestion,feeling full after a small meal..anxiety,panic attack.. pls help me..

[@umarali9888]

Same here... What have you done about this?

[@najamartner7082]

Same here, hope to find some help.

[@PG-ei9gy]

What if you already have really bad indigestion. I am on pantoprazole and I went off of it cold turkey and started taking a tablespoon apple cider vinegar twice a day and now my indigestion is really acting up so how do I do a test these pills when I'm already hurting should I get back on my pantoprazole calm my indigestion down and then try it I take 40 mg once in the morning. But I have been off of it for 5 days Thank you in advance

[@GospelOfTimothy]

This is too complicated. Can someone create a stool test to find out how much stomach acid?

[@jmc8076]

How I finally saved time and money: 1/ Avoid all food or liquid that irritates the gut/GI system. 2/ See a good GI specialist for tests incl upper endo scope and biopsies. Can’t self dx bad mucus lining or low/high acid. After your assessed google how to heal your stomach lining. This channel has lots of videos too. If you can’t afford the medical consults then keep searching for what works for you. Reddit had chat groups too.

[@annemarievaughan5347]

Can you do a video on fixing the mucus lining?

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

Sure! I will add that to my schedule to film :)

[@annemarievaughan5347]

@@gutmicrobiomequeen Thank you! I love your teachings!

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

@@annemarievaughan5347 I'm so glad my videos are helping you :) I'm working on my filming schedule for July and August today and I just added this to the line-up for you

[@annemarievaughan5347]

@@gutmicrobiomequeen I am so excited! Thank you! ❤

[@chrispompano]

I often theorized I have low acid.....I have some gastro problems & some tolerable discomfort, but very often, I get easy food poisoning when eating out. I always eat cooked food & nothing uncooked. Seems like I'm sensitive to the least amount of bacteria, & I get a stomach ach for a week. I was on Zantac as a kid in 1985-1992 & donatel liquid then also..

[@elizavasquez613]

me pasa lo mismo

[@missybrenner478]

YES….I agree PPI’s are terrible! I Was diagnosed with gastritis (triggered by stress & coupled with back to back rounds of antibiotic/prednisone for virus). Three months of PPI’s caused my digestive system to get MUCH WORSE. Food sensitivities got even more restrictive and bloating/burping escalated exponentially. I’ll never take a PPI again.

[@hazeylulu]

I was diagnosed with stomach inflammation and gerd. On 6 weeks protonix

[@mnsesq]

Do you every try just not drinking liquids with or for an hour after meals????? It helps...

[@etasneem]

Hi Dr. I am taking almost 10 capsule of betain hcl with food but no burning sensation or any kind of discomfort. I even tried to take 1 capsule of betain hcl on empty stomach still no burning or discomfort at all. Can you explain whats happening? You may have answered it in the video but please share your thoughts. Btw my baking soda test also produces no burping at all, even after doing the test multiple time.

[@patriciarelich9307]

Hi Nicole! I am on a low dose aspirin (81mg) daily for heart issues. How do I proceed with HCL.?

[@tamlalaland3777]

I wonder which HCL brand is recommended to try this test. Sounds interesting - will try it.

[@gonzalocastillo749]

I’ve mostly cured my heartburn with ACV and lemon water, but still dealing with bloating, constipation slow bowel movement. I’m Taking oregano oil and garlic extract as of now. Going to see what happens.

[@tidiohaidara8925]

Does your acud reflux go hundred percent?

[@annapiotrowicz7831]

Do you advise on Acid Reflux ?I would think yes. Been taking PPI for 20 years they don’t seem to be working anymore & I want to get off.

[@davidrozen1703]

Hello Nicole, When talking about stomach ph can a mesured level explain it or also the quantity produced? and if (?) so how can the quantity be evaluated? Thanks for your reply.

[@giselleaberdeen3697]

Ditto

[@rafaelthemotivator]

Ppi's gave me Sibo

[@Anonymous-ze2mu]

Dr Nicole. Do you have a video on Helicobacter? Healing naturally as I have had 2 rounds of antibiotics. Also what are your thoughts on seamoss?

[@TimG...]

I so appreciate all the helpful information you're putting out here! There are still a couple things I'm trying out to try to resolve issues on my own, but if that doesn't work then I'll for sure be setting up remote consultations with you. I like your style, and I'm hearing new, inciteful, nuanced information that leads me to believe that you'd be a great health ally to help rid me of my issues once and for all! Either way, thank you for what you do.

[@r.c.salyer3652]

Wow, 30 plus years later, and after a Shotzie Surgical procedure on my Esphogus then the Medical Profession finally came up with these tests. Voila! Great. Me, I had to do it by trying EVERYTHING as Doctors were of no help. Cheap solution here is 30 minutes before a heavy meal, or one with meat I take about half a fork full of Sauerkraut. That puts acid into your stomach to process your food. If I do NOT do that, then I get an Acid Storm, as my stomach tries to process the meat etc. and can not so it produces an Acid Storm, and there starts all of your problems! Also after breakfast before I take a handful of Natural Supplements, as that sets off a bomb in my stomach too. Sauerkraut besides inducing acid is also a wonderful Probiotic and CHEAP. 1 small can will last me about 10 to 14 days for about $.85. Can also make it yourself for even cheaper. Truth is anyone over 60, your body starts producing less and less acid per year so this problem will not be going away for you if you do not treat it.. Also Blood Type figures in huge here. I am AB negative and we are naturally very low acidic. I suggest Eat Right 4 Your Type book by Naturalist Doctor Peter J. D Adamo. That will teach you what your body is best attuned to eat and process by your blood type, and it varies greatly between blood types. Billions of dollars made every year by Big Pharma supplying you with Zantax and TUMS etc. that are doing the wrong thing. You actually need more acid before you eat NOT tamp down the acid, to prevent an acid storm after your stomach receives the foot. Also for those with milder symptoms ( I would get horrible Flem Attacks that could dehabilitate me for 30 to 45 minutes at a time) is to make a big pot of Cascara Sagrada (a bark) and leave it on the stove all week. Take a 6 oz.glass as soon as you wake up and before you got to bed. Leave the bark in the pot and it will just cotninue to get stronger and stronger (darker). Just every time you take it when its dark is add water so it gets the color of Iced Tea. It instantly tranquilizes your stomach in 30 seconds (even quicker than Zantax or TUMs) and it is super cheap. A small bag, good enough for 2 to 3 months for only like $3.00 at a Mexican little Super Market. My Dad used to say he thought it was Quinine Bark, but I have no idea if that is correct.

[@leighbayouth3209]

Hi Dr DiNezza I stumbled across this video. I’m helping My 17 yr old daughter start this challenge. She has suffered for many years with swallowing discomfort. We’ve been on and off of omeprazol several times, had every scope, scan, and test you can think of under the care of 2 different pedi gastroenterologists. I’m at a complete loss. So we are going to see if perhaps her issue is too LOW stomach acid. It’s her swallowing that bothers her so much, not really acid reflux feeling.

[@teril.3485]

There's a lady I work with and she also had troubles swallowing, she would often throw up while trying to eat. They did a barium test and finally did a scope and there was so much scarring from reflux that her esophagus was narrowed, she also never felt the pain of heartburn or anything, maybe they missed something with your daughter's tests. But don't knock the stomach acidification, acid reflux happens when the stomach isn't acidic enough. There's also this thing generally geared for babies, to stretch the neck backward to loosen those throat muscles to help swallowing. Maybe that could help? What about tonsil stones?

[@leighbayouth3209]

@@teril.3485 Thank you for your reply!! We are back on omeprazole for a while. She cycles beteween that and pepcid, then off, then repeat. She has also tried the flip side... taking HCL. I dont know...we are hoping to see a good adult gastro when she turns 18 in January

[@elizabethsiebel2807]

My doctor automatically assumed that I had a high acid level because of epigastric pain. She did not examine me but prescribed PPI because she said the stomach acid enters the esophagus and causes pain. I suffer from constant bloating and stomach pain despite having given up smoking and minimizing coffee and spicy food. Now I understand that PPI suppresses stomach acid; I took the baking soda test and did not burp at all within 3 or 5 or even 10 minutes. If I would try the HCL test, what type or brand would I use? Can you recommend?

[@xandyr427]

Your channel is fantastic

[@helenlindsey4008]

I have 650 mg. What dosage of Betaine HCl is used for this test?

[@ivethalvarez9284]

Are these supplements and licorice root safe while breastfeeding?

[@juliejames917]

Just taking four capsules even if they were empty, I gives me acid reflux. Also when I finally get it to calm down the last thing I want to do is experiment to see how many capsules it takes to flare me up. SMH. I’ve tried this test. Too bad it doesn’t come in a liquid?

[@curiouscat544]

Sounds fair to try the Betaine HCL challenge if you have low acid. But what if you suffer gastritis? An acid pill will make the gastritis worse.

[@buckan8r999]

So by taking the HCL test, and one arrives at their magic number. But that treats the symptoms, is the expectation to do this for the remainder of their lives? What about RCA?

[@teril.3485]

I thought low stomach acid meant not acidic enough, instead of not enough volume....do these terms get used interchangeably or has the term always meant not enough volume?

[@denisemartin3603]

So confusing. And why are there like 1000 different views!! Some say low acidity others say no. Ugh

[@najkagaoan3280]

Hi Nicole, very informative video, thank you. I took 1 hcl table after a high protein meal and got a warm feeling in my stomach, however around 3 hours after I took it and lasted thru the day. Does that mean I have sufficient stomach acid?

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

It either means that you have sufficient stomach acid, gastritis, or a thin mucus barrier. I would look to other symptoms and history to determine which is most likely. For example, if you have indigestion, difficulty digesting meat, excessive belching and/or feeling of excess fullness after you eat, then I would still suspect low HCl.

[@cutiebirdie2216]

Is it safe to take hcl if I have gastritis or history of stomach ulcer?

[@hmaidhaydari9662]

Hi there, I have a problem with stomach discomfort; even after eating food and being complete, I feel the hunger pain in my stomach. Could this be a result of low stomach acidity? Thanks

[@YouButter]

Betaine hcl. Game changer! I can’t stress this enough!!! Try it! Take with meal. ❤

[@romasplace1]

I have no idea what's going on. I can't take hcl or most antthing else. When I say reactions i mean I have extreme head pressure with hcl or lots of foods, drink, even water. Also chemical and other intolerances. 😢

[@kymbo72]

I'm confused.....at 2:49 in someone with plenty of acid naturally occurring, they take one tablet and acid gets pushed up the esophagus and causes symptoms to be felt. However, then at 4:57, where someone may have an outrageous amount of acid, but has a good mucous lining, you said they will not feel symptoms from the extra acid put in by the tablets. But wouldn't it still get pushed up the esophagus and so therefore WOULD be felt? It doesn't look like the mucous lining would prevent acid being pushed up the esophagus. maybe I am missing something, but that has me confused.

[@Matters.of.beauty]

Are you supposed to take the supplement before, with or after your meal? How quickly would you feel the reflux if you were taking too much?

[@aljunlimsan2251]

Betain hcl is in the pharmacy?

[@mariettabarreras7448]

Doc i have acid reflux for 3 yrs now. I don't know if i have low or high acid. Please help me what to do. Thank you

[@jo-annehayward1451]

Great video! Would it be ok to take Apple Cider vinegar + HCl supplement with pepsin? Or would it be one or the other?

[@Chiorararara]

Helppp! I cant swallow pills, how can I take Betaine? I've read you arn't allowed to open the capsule!

[@Crocodonkey]

Milk could protect your tummy from over acidity especially if take too much pills. Based on personal experience

[@Lmarie884]

Does “low” and “high” stomach acid refer to volume or acidity (ph)?

[@meaganfleming3231]

Thanks for addressing this Dr DiNezza! I’ve long suspected that I have low stomach acid but due to gastritis I have never tolerated HCL supplementation. Pretty sure I don’t have any stomach mucous lining so figuring out how to work on that first.

[@meagiesmuse2334]

I had the same problem. Try taking 5 grams of L-glutamine powder in water on an empty stomach every day. I took it in the middle of the night. A couple of months of that should fix your stomach lining and get the gastritis under control. Then I would add 500 mgs. of vitamin C in the ascorbic acid form with a meal once a day to kill bacteria, so gastritis doesn't come back. Then once that is stable, you can lower the L-glutamine to 2 grams per night, keep up the vit. C, and maybe try the HCL and go slowly. You may have to tinker with it, but that is what has worked for me for a decade now. Good luck!

[@debracarson5330]

Great advice thanks

[@nidhixiiixii]

​@@meagiesmuse2334heyyy, does vitamin C affect stomach lining?

[@meagiesmuse2334]

@@nidhixiiixii - High dose Vit. C can kill many types of bad bacteria, but do not use the slow release forms. You want it all in the stomach so the cheap ascorbic acid works best for this purpose. Then L-glutamine can help heal your gut lining, especially if you take it on an empty stomach. Imo, they work best as a team; just don't take them at the same time of day. Don't take Vitamin C when you have an active ulcer. L-glutamine can help with that also.

[@theresageiger584]

I have no stomach acid anymore

[@DeanaMarie71]

Does your program help gastritis also? Is gastritis because of low acid or high acid?

[@joewalker8098]

Hi i did this first thing this morning and burped after 7 minutes. I did have gaviscon advanced last night before bed, would that influence the test? Thanks

[@hotwireman49]

so the opposite of PPI is HCL pills for the rest of your life? What about finding the cause of the low stomach acid? How do we do that?

[@josecamacho6372]

Thank you for this great information! Now, what if you have chronic gastritis? No ulcers. Can you take HCI? I had this functional test done and it showed mild/moderate low stomach acid.

[@debracarson5330]

I believe you have to heal the gastritis first then raise the stomach acid otherwise it will cause discomfort, I have the same problem and am trying to find a solution, mastic gum might be a good alternative and Dgl licorice has studies , look up and see what you think , I’m going to try it , also it might be a bacterial overgrowth causing the problem or possibly bile acid backing up

[@josecamacho6372]

@@debracarson5330 Thank you, I have been taking DGL and my gallbladder was removed some years ago. Had Gastritis basically all my adult life, sometimes is inactive and other times is gets bad but is like a lifetime problem. Maybe my best option is to just take the pills and see how it goes.

[@izawaniek2568]

Thank you for great information and advice.

[@angylang7535]

What if I did the HCL challenge and ended up with gastritis last year

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

Yikes! Then supplemental HCl is def not in the cards for you.

[@SavinderBhatti]

Is hiatus hernia the cause of acid reflux . Can hiatus hernia be cured

[@stephieg.2580]

With surgery it can..only

[@bhimsingh6610]

Why tea and coffee with milk and sugar cause acidity and acid reflux

[@LordZordon1]

It's good to question conspiracies.

[@maisieallie8782]

Could no stomach acid mixed with high doses of Allicin cause intense pain ? In the kill phase for sibo and I'm not in good shape. Mold gut root cause.

[@sirenagarrido3836]

Dr I have gastritis and I think leaky gut issues besides suffering from high histamine and I know my stomach acid is low because of my I take aloe Vera juice and the supplements like enzymes and DLG and something called gut healing that help me too. I stopped taking omeprazol few years ago I never took for long time and I am taking the least medication for all my overall health and trying to get rid of the those medication as soon as I can

[@boop5287]

Isn’t taking hcl contraindicated for those with gastritis?

[@byamukamaoliver966]

I had it too so I went slow with HCL n later did ACV with water added to it

[@RajaSankurathri]

I was on PPI and now facing this low acid issue...dont know how to revert

[@chrisgoulding8677]

I’ve been on lansoprazole for 13 years..I tried betaine HCL I took the recommended daily dose of 2 capsules which where 480mg i experienced severe headaches from it also I tried ACV 2 table spoons in a glass of water and that also gave me a headache and jaw pain..I need to get off the PPI’S

[@joshdavila87]

Are you able to work with me and help me figure out my issues?

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Thankyou , this helped me very much . I have taken high hcl and no symptons . Plus high acid food . But sibo hitt and i yhink some of it was cause by too much hcl .Thankyou .

[@kevinhoule1187]

Hi Dr. DiNezza I'm a 35Y old male who was recently prescribed Dexilant from an ENT specialist where he noticed that my throat was dry and my vocal cords we're irritated. However, I have NO heartburn or acid reflux, I do however have belching or what feels like stomach gurgling or pressure after I eat which is then followed by a burning in my throat as well quite a lot of gas.This occurs on a daily basis. Could this be low stomach acid or simply stress or anything else for that matter? Thanks you and love your videos

[@bitcoinbelle]

It was interesting but the giggle with the marker squeek won me.

[@NoName-v9t9i]

I have gastritis and hypylori. So how should I deal with low stomach acid? Can I take this supplement or should I fix my inflamed stomach lining first. Please make a video about this dilemma.

[@aldrinferrao5405]

Take fresh aloe vera blend it tumeric powder with 60ml water and take before going to bed at night for 15 days u will get relief from gastritis.

[@lowbarb]

How about the baking soda test?

[@jennysiepka9900]

i just came across you !!!!! Thank you so much!!! If we have no gallbladder and have been using bile salts, should we still use these? and when should you take the salts? TIA!!!!!!

[@biggstile]

If one capsule helps, but you can't tolerate two, why not take one? You said you don't need to take any, then.

[@thegreatdebate1197]

if you have overproduction of stomach acid what should I take?

[@CommanderBunbun-fx5xu]

I dropped a piece of my steak on the floor yesterday. Picked it up in 4.7 seconds so it was under 5 seconds. This morning, I'm pooping hot chocolate. Help.

[@joeldsouza3779]

How can I connect with you, i have many questions to ask? Its very important! Related to serious health issues.

[@royrogers495]

Her website to connect to with her is in the video description

[@stevejensen3471]

Agree on the mucus lining masking stomach acid effects but regardless of that, wouldn't the real test be to repeat the baking soda and water test until you begin to burp within 1-3 minutes as the indicator that you've reached the optimal number of bHCL capsules? Or is the bHCL intake/response local to the meal you take it with and doesn't evolve into a permanent fix? Further, before one starts screwing around with one's stomach acid pH, shouldn't one first assess/fix any bile thickness/sludge/stones/issues with the gallbladder before the bHCL-enhanced acidic load from the stomach comes marching down to the duodenum so it can be neutralized by the bile beforehand?

[@nicoc7024]

How long after taking the hcl should you expect symptoms if you are going to get any?

[@ektacreation9410]

I tried consuming betaine hcl, but it was causing weight loss

[@shar7508]

Where do we go for testing to find out what’s wrong with us???

[@jmc8076]

GI specialist. Google how to do this where you live.

[@sheiladucharme6244]

Very helpful video for me but looking for one more note of advice on this challenge. My naturopath wants me to do the HCL challenge for 6 months, seems rather long right? She makes it sound like the HCL challenge is a cure, because it will teach my body to actually produce more acid on its own once I am done with the challenge. Is this true? I have not been able to find any research to verify that. Is there any danger in doing this challenge without knowing weather your stomach lining is robust or weak? Thanks!

[@Squats200]

How can you be a doctor but not a prescriber?