Yes, you can block acid. It is an option. It may come with side effects (nutrient deficiencies, increased risk of C. diff/SIBO/dementia, rebound acid hypersecretion, and gastric polyps), but it is a very common method.
And grandma's home remedy of baking soda in water (like an antacid) is a cheap way to neutralize acid. This too may come with some long-term side effects (electrolyte imbalances, alkalosis, high blood pressure, kidney damage, heart problems, and gastrointestinal issues) but it is super fast, effective, and inexpensive. Slam dunk for convenience!
But what if too much stomach acid isn't the issue?
Gastritis is caused by many issues (H. pylori overgrowth, medications, stress, alcohol, etc.), but too much stomach acid isn't normally on that list.
Reflux is caused by a lot of things (lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction, hiatal hernia, dietary issues, slow gastric emptying, medications, etc.), but too much stomach acid isn't normally on this list either.
And it does turn out stomach acid is necessary. Just sort of...if you want good digestion, protein absorption, vitamin and mineral absorption, defense against pathogens, and proper function of digestive enzymes.
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If you have constipation, reflux, heartburn, nausea, burping, belching, stomach aches and pains, feel full quickly and for long periods, and also have issues with the small intestine and colon (including worries about pathogen overload: parasites, candida, biofilms, mycotoxins, bad bacteria, etc.), DM us #SlowMotility+.
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