Hello Everyone,
I wanted to discuss something that we take for granted but is incredibly important to our health:  Stomach acid.  The stomach lining secretes a fluid that is between a pH of 1 and 3 (highly acidic).  This acid, often called hydrochloric acid, breaks down the proteins that make up food and inhibits microorganisms, thereby preventing infection.  Some of us don’t make enough hydrochloric acid, which can really interrupt proper digestive function.  Signs that you might not be making enough stomach acid include: 
Abdominal Pain 
Bloating 
Gas 
Diarrhea 
Constipation 
Undigested Food in Stool 
Reflux 
Heartburn 

Believe it or not, in many cases acid reflux or heartburn is not caused by an excess production of stomach acid but rather the opposite.  See me to explore this further. 

What would cause stomach acid production to be low? 
Age over 65 
Stress 
Vitamin Deficiency 
Use of Acid Blocking Medications 
H. Pylori Infection 
Stomach Surgery 
Smoking 
Drinking Alcohol 

Stay tuned to my next newsletter where I discuss a simple solution to this problem and follow me on Instagram at abigailseavernd for more health tips and fun photos!