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Hypochlorhydria or Low Stomach Acid is associated with an alarming number of health issues. If you have IBS, GERD, heartburn or are taking any kind of heartburn medications and have skin conditions, food allergies or autoimmune disorders, please read this article!

Dangers of Hypochlorhydria
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Hypochlorhydria is quite common and becomes more prevalent with age. It occurs in about 15 percent of the population.If the stomach were not protected by mucus, hydrochloric acid would burn the stomach lining. This powerful acid protects us from harmful bacteria-what we may ingest with foods is fried by this strong acid.
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Nickysam

Yes, Nickysam, it is shockingly common, and almost always ignored or treated with inappropriate medications that make it worse.

Shay