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Low Stomach Acid
Having low levels of stomach acid can lead to a range of unpleasant side effects and leave the body vulnerable to infections. However, there are several things a person can try to help increase their stomach acid. Stomach, or gastric, acid is a digestive fluid containing hydrochloric acid (HCL) and digestive enzymes. Stomach acid breaks down food and kills harmful bacteria. There are a number of reasons the stomach may not produce enough acid. Some of these include infection, taking certain medications, and the aging process. The medical term for low stomach acid is hypochlorhydria. When this happens, the other digestive organs cannot absorb essential nutrients from the food a person eats. From Medical News Today