"drugs known as Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) like Nexium and Prilosec have become a first-line defense, offering relief by shutting down the stomach's acid production. However, a growing chorus of integrative medical experts and a re-examination of historical data point to a startling paradox: What if the primary cause of reflux is not too much acid, but too little? This counter-narrative challenges a foundational pillar of conventional gastroenterology and suggests that the standard treatment may be exacerbating a public health crisis."
"In reality, hydrochloric acid (HCL) is essential for health. It serves as a primary defense against foodborne pathogens, preventing harmful bacteria from colonizing the gut. Crucially, it is required for the absorption of critical minerals like calcium, magnesium and iron, and vitamins like B12. Perhaps most importantly, HCL activates digestive enzymes that break down proteins into absorbable amino acids. Without adequate acid, protein digestion falters, which can lead to nutrient deficiencies and even trigger food sensitivities and autoimmune conditions."
Millions use Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) like Nexium and Prilosec to reduce stomach acid and relieve reflux, yet emerging analysis and integrative clinicians suggest low hydrochloric acid (HCL) can cause reflux by preventing the lower esophageal sphincter from sealing. HCL is essential for killing foodborne pathogens, enabling absorption of minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron) and vitamin B12, and activating enzymes that digest proteins into amino acids. Chronic acid suppression impairs these functions, leading to nutrient deficiencies, impaired protein digestion, increased food sensitivities, and potential autoimmune issues, creating a vicious cycle that may worsen reflux and public health outcomes.
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