Is low stomach acid real?

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Is low stomach acid real?

Is low stomach acid real?

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Is low stomach acid real?

Yes, hypochlorhydria is a deficiency of stomach acid and it is real.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Why should I take vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep your body's blood and nerve cells healthy. It also helps make DNA, the genetic material in all of your cells. Research is suggestive that vitamin B12 also helps prevent megaloblastic anemia, a blood condition that makes people tired and weak.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How does fermented rice make vitamin B12 in it?

Yes, fermented rice produces vitamin B12 in it with the help of good gut bacteria.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Is it possible to be deficient in B12 even if you eat meat?

In very rare cases, pernicious anemia (caused due to vitamin B12 deficiency) due to malabsorption of vitamin B12 even after consuming meat.

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How do you test stomach acid levels?

An esophageal pH test measures how often stomach acid enters the esophagus, the tube that connects your throat to your stomach. It also measures how long the acid stays there.

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Can the extreme deficiency of vitamin D cause GERD?

Yes, extreme deficiency of vitamin D is associated with GERD which causes a burning sensation in the chest.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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