Sentences with phrase «less stomach acid»
As we age, our bodies tend to produce less stomach acid, which is needed in generous quantities to properly break down protein.
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How in the world would having less stomach acid put one at risk for dementia?
Many people with acid reflux don't need less stomach acid; they need more, so these drugs only address the immediate symptoms.
As we age we produce less stomach acid and don't feel as thirsty, which can be dangerous.
As you age, you also secrete less stomach acid, which makes it harder for your body to absorb calcium (33).
Although it can seem counterintuitive, less stomach acids actually create heartburn and acid reflux.
Less stomach acid means less irritation.
Dr Gary Deed, President of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, says our ability to absorb nutrients decreases with age because we produce less stomach acid.
The more you chew, which is the mechanical breakdown of food, the less your stomach acid has to do, which is the chemical breakdown of food.
Additionally, you may be more prone to food poisoning because the less stomach acid you are producing, the less able you will be to sterilize the food stuffs in the stomach.