Malabsorbtion

May be caused by low stomach acidity.

Hypochlorhydria: Low Stomach Acidity

To test for low stomach acidity:

• Mix ¼tsp baking soda with 4oz of water on an empty stomach.
• Will typically belch in under 3-5 minutes. If greater than 5 minutes, it's likely stomach acidity is low.

A harsher way to test for low stomach acidity:

• Take 1 Betaine HCL pill (highly acidic, swallow whole) with a meal high in protein once a day.
• Increase by 1 pill every other day until heartburn or discomfort occurs.

Treatment

• Increase protein intake and lower carbs and fat to signal your stomach to produce more acid.
• Treat gut dysbiosis (bad bacteria) that may be harboring in your gut and limiting the acidity of the stomach.
• Take 1 less than the max tolerated Betaine HCL or similar (pineapple, Alpha-Lipoic Acid...) to increase stomach acidity.
  • Reduce intake if stomach acidity returns to normal.