How good is your digestion?
Check the health of your digestive system using our simple test.
Check nowHere our Digestion expert Ali Cullen explains how too little stomach acid could be contributing to acid reflux, even though too much acid is instead often considered to be the main culprit. How can you determine exactly what the underlying problem is and how you can manage the problem going forward? Here we outline a range of home and herbal remedies.
Although the common perception is that too much stomach can give rise to acid reflux, did you know that too little can too?
Too little stomach acid is an increasing problem – both with age and in instances of stress, our stomach acid can become under fire. As a result, a number of symptoms can crop up; from belching and nausea, to uncomfortable heartburn and acid reflux.
Stomach acid is extremely important for supporting the normal functions of the stomach. Our stomach acid is vital for not only digesting and breaking down the food we eat, but also in facilitating the absorption of the macro and micronutrients from the foods we eat. In addition, it has another important role too – it helps keep bad bacteria at bay.
The overgrowth of bad bacteria in the stomach, and/or the improper breakdown of the food we eat, can result in excess gas being produced. This then changes the pressure in the tummy which can contribute to the improper functioning of the lower oesophageal sphincter (LOS).
We don’t necessarily need to have excess acid to cause heartburn, it really all comes down to the functioning of this sphincter. The acidic contents of your stomach could end up in the wrong place– your oesophagus – if it isn’t doing its job properly.
There are some simple steps you can take at home to try and keep acid reflux as a result of low stomach acid under control:
Top Tip! Still unsure if low acid, as opposed to too much, is the likely cause of your problems? Why not try some simple home tests to help determine what might be going on.
There are some natural remedies which could be useful in instances of acid reflux as a result of low stomach acid:
In some cases acid-reducing drugs may be prescribed to help with symptoms of acid reflux. Although they may help to reduce some of the symptoms, it is important to keep a track of your symptoms over time and report back to your doctor if you feel any medication you are on isn’t working.
Looking for help easing those symptoms of indigestion such as, bloating, fullness and flatulence associated with over-indulgence?
Then look no further than Digestisan Oral drops.
"Excellent product for digestive issues"
To find local independent stores in your area that sell Digestisan Oral drops, simply type your postcode below.
Check the health of your digestive system using our simple test.
Check nowDigestisan Oral Drops: A traditional herbal medicinal product used for indigestion, sensation of fullness and flatulence associated with over-indulgence in food or drink, or both, exclusively based upon long-standing use as a traditional remedy.
Always read the leaflet.
Acid reflux at night is an all-too-common problem, contributing to an estimated 7% of sleepless nights, which can lead to fatigue, increased anxiety or concentration lapses the following day.
The physical symptoms our emotions causeDiscover the story of Alfred VogelNature is just about the best thing we’ve got!