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Posted: Dec Sat 16, 2006 12:51 pm Post subject: Digestion - HCL |
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Digestion - HCL
Hydrochloric Acid Deficiency
Since hydrochloric acid is necessary for the breakdown of proteins in the stomach, an inadequate amount can lead to the possibility of undigested proteins being absorbed into the blood stream from the small intestines. Such undigested proteins are highly toxic.
Additionally, the effects can appear as minor allergies. The allergies are a direct result of the body's defense mechanism in the blood - the antibodies - which engulf or neutralize the undigested protein. During this process, a toxin known as histamine is released which normally would be neutralized by an antihistamine produced by the liver. However, if the liver is toxic and overloaded, insufficient antihistamine will be released and the histamine will irritate delicate membranes, causing swollen eyes, stuffy noses, and/or skin blotches.
If hydrochloric acid is present in adequate amounts and the liver is strong enough to produce antihistamine properly, these food allergies can be eliminated.
Hydrochloric acid is also necessary for calcium metabolism. Without sufficient HCL to break down the combined calciums we take in our food, the calcium remains an insoluble compound which the body cannot assimilate. This explains why some people take bottle after bottle of calcium supplements and still have a calcium deficiency.
A very common effect of poor calcium metabolism is canker sore, those irritating white patches in the delicate membrane lining of the mouth. The addition of hydrochloric acid and a calcium supplement will usually clears these up in 48 hours.
This same lack of assimilation is true of all other minerals when sufficient hydrochloric acid is not present in the stomach. So for optimum mineral assimilation, consider hydrochloric acid supplementation.
If one has sufficient hydrochloric acid in the stomach, illness-causing bacteria in food will be neutralized and food poisoning avoided. Whenever eating in restaurants, always take HCL supplements and avoid those dreaded symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. This is especially important when traveling in foreign countries.
One of least recognized effects of hydrochloric acid deficiency is the lowering of resistance to infections including pyorrhea, nephritis, boils, abscess, and pneumonia. Dr. Burr Ferguson, M.D. brought rapid repair in conditions such as abscesses, osteitis and tuberculosis with hydrochloric acid supplementation. This clearly demonstrates that HCL is nature's antiseptic.
Reference: Kurt W. Donsbach, PhD, D.C.
Nature's Sunshine Products offers hydrochloric acid in the products called PDA and Food Enzymes.
These and other fine products are available from the following Nature's Sunshine Products Independent Distributor: (Place your name and address here)
-Georgiana Duncan
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DIGESTION
The body will take marvelous care of the food you eat through the process of digestion.
Digestion Destroyers:
· Aging: Our stomach produces less HCL as we grow older. We have also destroyed the enzymes that produce HCL by the foods we eat. We can also have poor digestion and not be old!
· Alcohol: Alcohol produces acid with a burning effect on the stomach lining, and causes inflammation. This is why alcoholics have gastritis problems. Also destroys B-Vitamins.
. ANTACIDS: They reduce HCL in the stomach and prevent protein from being digested.
· Chlorinated Water: Interferes with digestion. If digestion is a problem, change to pure water and the digestive formulas will work better.
· Cola Drinks & Coffee: They each contain an acid which signals the stomach that acid is already present, and then it thinks that it does not have to produce it's hydrochloric acid which is what digests food.
· Diarrhea: Interferes with proper digestion and causes nutritional problems.
· Liquids: Drinking liquids with meals dilutes HCL in the stomach so there is not enough to digest food adequately. Years ago, no one drank liquids with a meal.
· Mineral Oil: Keeps B-Complex vitamins from being absorbed in the body and destroys Vitamin A.
· Processed Food: It is thought that one cause of gastric ulcers is processed food. It lacks natural fiber and protein, but is high in calories. It also has flavor enhancing additives that are hard on the liver and preservatives that prevent digestion. Natural food is one of your best protections against stomach problems.
· Stress or Worry: These have an effect of reducing enzyme production. Do not eat when you are worried or under stress. If you need to eat, only eat foods that are easy to digest.
Weight Problems:
A poor digestive system can be a contributing factor to obesity. When we do not completely digest certain fats and proteins, they can be stored as body fat. When the body does not obtain what it needs it constantly tries to obtain it by creating a never-ending appetite!
Reference: Today's Herbs
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