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Donna's explanation of how the pancrease responds to the pH (measurement of
acid) of the stomach contents is the best I've seen anythere.  "No acid, no
pancreatic enzymes."  So simple, so straight forward.  Thanks, Donna.  A
chain of unfortunate events thus follows:

Low stomach acid --> low pancreatic enzymes released -->poorly digested food
passing through the intestines --> overgrowth of pathogenic & putrefactive
yeasts & bacteria --> fermentation, gas, bloating --> irritated intestinal
lining (IBS??) --> inflammation --> leaky gut --> undigested proteins enter
blood stream --> immune system responds by making antibodies against the
proteins --> food allergies develop --> once sensitized, ingested food
allergens irritate digestive track which will further impair release of
stomach acid & digestive enzymes --> further reduction of pancreatic enzymes
. . . the cycle is perpetuated . . .

There's another direction this chain of events takes:  Low stomach acid -->
poorly digested food --> poor absorption of nutrients --> deficiency
diseases develop such as iron deficiency anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency
anemia, osteoporosis, trace mineral deficiencies --> neuropathies, fatigue,
poor health, etc.

There's even another risk involved in stomach acid deficiency and that's
resistance to infections.  One of stomach acids jobs is to kill germs that
are swallowed.  When there's not enough acid, the germs multiply in the
stomach.  When this fermented mess refluxes into the throat, it can be
aspirated into the lungs & cause pneumonia.  That's why hospitalized
patients on acid blockers have a higher incident of pneumonia than patients
put on Carafate, an old fashioned drug that protects the stomach lining from
acid damage during stressful illnesses.

Valerie in Tacoma

Valerie in Tacoma

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