Low Stomach Acid Symptoms & Quick Acid Reflux Healing
It started innocently enough. A little discomfort after meals, a sour taste creeping up my throat, and that familiar fiery sensation in my chest. Like most people, I assumed it was too much stomach acid causing acid reflux. So, I turned to antacids and medications. For a while, they masked the symptoms—but only temporarily. The reflux always came back, and worse yet, I began to feel bloated, sluggish, and constantly on edge after meals.
It wasn’t until a functional medicine doctor pointed out the truth that the real healing began: my issue wasn’t too much acid—it was low stomach acid. I was floored. How could that burning sensation be a sign of too little acid? The reality is that low stomach acid can wreak havoc on digestion, triggering acid reflux, nutrient deficiencies, and a cascade of other health issues.
In this article, I’ll dive deep into the symptoms of low stomach acid and acid reflux, share how to identify the issue, and most importantly, provide actionable, natural strategies to heal and restore balance.
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