The effects of low stomach acid
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Avoid antacids and acid blockers
BANANAS ARE HEALTHY Research has shown that high-potassium foods , of which the banana is a prime example , may lower the risk of strokes . Potassium also plays a vital role in the functioning of the muscles , heart and nerves and prevents calcium from being lost in the urine .
NUTRITIONAL CONTENT Bananas are high in vitamins B6 and C ; the minerals potassium and magnesium , dietary fibre and free of sodium and cholesterol . They contain high-grade protein and three of the essential amino acids .
GOOD FOR KIDS Very few people are allergic to bananas , and they are often the first solid food given to babies , who tend to love them . They make a healthful way to help supply the energy needs of growing , active children .
A GOOD SUPPLY OF ENERGY Bananas are a great source of instant energy . Due to their potassium , they help muscles contract properly during exercise and reduce cramps .
DIGESTION Bananas are easy to digest . They nourish the friendly probiotic bacteria in the colon . Less ripe bananas help relieve constipation and riper bananas help relieve diarrhoea .
MOOD AND SLEEP Ripe bananas can also help boost mood and help promote sleep due to the serotonin and tryptophan that they contain .
HEART AND BONE HEALTH High fibre foods , such as bananas , can help prevent heart disease .
GREEN PACKAGING Bananas are handy to eat and in their own natural , biodegradable “ wrapper .”
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The effects of low stomach acid
Gastric acid is a digestive fluid in the stomach with a pH of 1.5 to 3.5 which is referred to as low pH . Gastric acid plays a key role in the digestion of proteins .
Achlorhydria or hypochlorhydria refers to low or absent gastric acid ( or a high pH ) in the stomach and is associated with various medical problems .
Decreased acid levels can cause stomach pain and gastro oesophageal reflux due to the impairment of digestion as the activation of the enzyme pepsin is inhibited in a low stomach acid environment .
Low acid levels in the stomach are linked to bacterial overgrowth , diarrhoea and decreased absorption of nutrients and vitamins . There is also a higher risk of bacterial infection and nutritional deficiencies due to the malabsorption of the electrolytes magnesium and zinc , and vitamins C , K , and B complex . These deficiencies ( in electrolytes and vitamins ) may cause a wide range of pathologies , from fairly benign neuromuscular issues , to life-threatening diseases . Causes of low stomach acid production
• The slowing of the body ’ s metabolic rate
• Autoimmune disorders
• Antacids , H2 Blockers and Proton Pump Inhibitors ( PPIs )
• Helicobacter pylori which neutralises and decreases the secretion of gastric acid
• Atrophic gastritis Antacids , H2 Blockers and PPIs decrease gastric acid production which can provoke measurable changes in mineral metabolism and cause anxiety , bloating , constipation , depression , diarrhoea , flatulence , headaches , decreased libido , muscle pain , nausea and renal pain .
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