Stomach Acid and You

Feb 10, 2020 | Digestion

Most people assume that too much stomach acid is the cause of acid indigestion, so take acid suppressors. Surprisingly, though, the primary cause of indigestion in most people is insufficient stomach acid. Stomach acid is good and necessary for health. Stomach acid is... read more

Alkali-Forming Foods and Your Digestion

Apr 20, 2016 | Digestion

Acid reflux occurs when food and stomach acids regurgitate back into the esophagus, causing burning pain in the lower chest. Other symptoms include bloating, belching, sore throat, snoring, difficult breathing and ulcers. The early stages of digestion occur with the... read more

Hydrochloric Acid and Reflux Drugs

Jan 13, 2016 | Digestion

Acid reflux, and the heartburn that results, occurs when acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus. An estimated 1/3 of “standard diet” eaters experience heartburn on a regular basis. Treatment with both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription... read more

Hydrochloric Acid and Me

Oct 7, 2015 | Digestion

A Hippocrates Digestive Compound user recently wrote, I have been taking Hippocrates Digestive Compound (Hydrochloric Acid) with meals for the last six months. Before taking it, during the day and especially after meals I could feel tartar film on my teeth. I could... read more

Betaine Hydrochloride Helps Digestion

May 13, 2015 | Digestion

Betaine Hydrochloride is an organic compound and vitamin-like substance found in many different foods such as sugar beets, grains and spinach. It is recommended by both naturopaths, as well as medical doctors, as a supplemental source of hydrochloric acid in the... read more