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	Stomach Acid
		The drug is activated by stomach acid, so the label may advise taking the medication on an empty stomach, or advises against the use of antacids some number of before and after the drug is taken.
		FYI: The acid is confined to the stomach unless one has what is called acid reflux in which the sphincter [muscle valve] between the stomach and the esophogus doesn't close properly.
		FYI: The lining of the stomach excretes several layers of mucous which protect the stomach lining from the acid, unless one develops a peptic ulcer which exposes to attack by the acid.
	www.newton.dep.anl.gov /askasci/zoo00/zoo00071.htm (342 words)

	What is Acid Reflux, what is the Cause of Acid Reflux
		Acid reflux is where digestive acids move into the esophagus or throat area after you have eaten.
		Acid reflux, which is caused by an acid reflux diet, does not occur overnight.
		Acid reflux occurs when there is a build up of acids in the stomach during the digestion process.
	www.acidreflux-relief.info (957 words)

	Acid Reflux
		Acid reflux, also known as "reflux esophagitis", is an inflammation of the esophagus caused by regurgitation of the contents of the stomach.
		Acid reflux is most often recognized by its symptom of "heartburn" which reportedly affects 1 out of every 10 adults in the U.S. on a daily basis.
		However, when you suffer from acid reflux, more water may be necessary to dilute the acid and normalize the pH in your stomach.
	www.healingdaily.com /conditions/acid-reflux.htm (0 words)

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		Stomach acid may increase absorption of iron from food.
		H-2 blocker drugs reduce stomach acid and are associated with decreased dietary iron absorption.
		Stomach acid is needed for the vitamin B12 in food to be absorbed.
	www.wildoats.com /redesign/hn.php?&org=wildoats&ContentID=1377005 (0 words)

	Abbott Diagnostics - Stomach Cancer
		At the end of the stomach is the pylorus which acts as a valve to control emptying of the stomach contents into the small intestine.
		Stomach cancers are believed to develop slowly over many years.
		Approximately 90 to 95 percent of the malignant, or cancerous, tumors of the stomach are adenocarcinomas.
	www.abbottdiagnostics.com /Your_Health/Cancer-Oncology/stomach.cfm (219 words)

	Regular Use of Stomach Acid Inhibitors
		I know that stomach acid is necessary to aid in the digestive process, yet I am greatly limiting the production of acid.
		The stomach secretes small amounts of hydrochloric acid (HCl, for those of you who remember chemistry class) even when empty, but this amount increases greatly when food is present.
		It is thought that the decreased acid levels allow for bacteria to multiply and accumulate, hence leading to the diarrhea.
	healthlink.mcw.edu /article/880000015.html (0 words)

	PurplePill.com: The acid reflux disease story
		Acid reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter – the valve separating the esophagus and stomach—does not close properly, allowing acid to back up into the esophagus.
		Acid reflux disease is a chronic condition and may lead to more serious medical conditions.
		This occurs in some patients with acid reflux disease when the esophagus is exposed to stomach acid over a period of time.
	www.purplepill.com /why_you_hurt/acid_reflux_disease.aspx (0 words)

	Stomach Pains - Hydrochloric Acid / HCL
		This powerful acid protects us from harmful bacteria—what we may ingest with foods is fried by this strong acid.
		It is estimated that 80 percent of patients with food allergies suffer from some degree of impaired hydrochloric acid secretion in the stomach.
		Unfortunately, one of the difficulties associated with hypochlorhydria is that it is often misdiagnosed as the opposite—as having too much stomach acid.
	www.aim4health.com /stomachpains.htm (916 words)

	Stomach Acid
		Acid reflux disease occurs when stomach acid — used for digestion — repeatedly backs up, or refluxes, into the esophagus.
		Unlike the stomach, which has a special lining that protects it from the acid, the esophagus does not.
		They reduce the amount of acid that is produced in the stomach, but not as much as proton pump inhibitors.
	www.online-drugs-directory.com /stomach_acid.htm (0 words)

	Stomach ulcer: symptoms, cause, treatment, prevention, complications, risks, long-term outlook
		A stomach ulcer (also called a peptic ulcer) is a small erosion (hole) in the gastrointestinal tract.
		The direct cause of peptic ulcers is the destruction of the gastric or intestinal mucosal lining of the stomach by hydrochloric acid, an acid normally present in the digestive juices of the stomach.
		However, stomach ulcers can cause hemorrhages from the erosion of a major blood vessel; a tear in the wall of the stomach or intestine, with resultant peritonitis; or obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract because of spasm or swelling in the area of the ulcer.
	www.mamashealth.com /stomach.asp (602 words)

	Digestion Stomach
		After being processed in the stomach, food is passed to the smallintestine where it is further mixed with secretions such as bile, which helps aid in fat digestion, and insulin, to process sugars.
		The stomach lies between the esophagus and the first part of the small intestine (the duodenum).It is on the left side of the abdominal cavity, the fundus of the stomach lying against the diaphragm.
		Lying beneaththe stomach is the pancreas, and the greater omentum hangs from the greater curvature.
	www.altvetmed.com /face/21389-digestion-stomach.html (723 words)

	Acid Stomach - or Not Enough Stomach Acid? The Symptoms Are Similar, but For CFS and FMS Patients It’s Often the ...
		Hydrochloric acid also works in the stomach to fight infection of the digestive system by microorganisms such as bacteria that are ingested in food and water - since most of these are destroyed by an adequately acidic environment.
		An excess of digestive acid may cause acid reflux, which is a burning backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus or âswallowing tube,â sometimes referred to as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
		By contrast, if there isnât enough digestive acid in the stomach after food is ingested (with hyperchlorhydria), the valve at the stomachâs base that releases food into the small intestine may not open as it normally would, Dr. Cheney has explained.
	www.immunesupport.com /library/showarticle.cfm/ID/7271 (0 words)

	iVillage Total Health > QA Article Detail
		The acid, which is released by cells in the stomach, is necessary to help break down foods and aid digestion.
		Although high levels of acid can injure other areas of the digestive tract, such as the esophagus, the stomach itself is protected by the mucus that coats its walls.
		Although pH testing of the stomach or esophagus is not routinely done by gastroenterologists, sometimes such a test is performed (through a probe placed into the stomach through the nose) to check whether a patient's symptoms are really caused by GERD or to evaluate response to medications.
	yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com /acid-concentrations-in-stomach.html (471 words)

	Dr. Koop - Stomach acid test
		Normally the volume of the stomach residue is 20 to 100 mL and the pH is acidic (1.5 to 3.5).
		The presence of bile in the stomach indicates regurgitation from the duodenum.
		Decreased levels of stomach acid or gastrin can cause malabsorption (inadequate absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract).
	www.drkoop.com /ency/1/003883res.html (0 words)

	OHSU Health - Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers (Peptic Ulcers) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		An ulcer in the lining of the stomach or duodenum, where hydrochloric acid and pepsin are present, is referred to as a peptic ulcer.
		However, the stimulation of stomach acid cannot be attributed solely to caffeine.
		It is believed that the stomach's inability to defend itself against the powerful digestive fluids, hydrochloric acid and pepsin, contributes to ulcer formation.
	www.ohsuhealth.com /htaz/digest/digesdis/stomach_and_duodenal_ulcers_peptic_ulcers.cfm (1576 words)

	Stomach Acid Drugs: 5 Questions to Ask
		Acid reflux (also called heartburn or acid indigestion) is the backward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus.
		Sometimes it is described as a sour taste of acid in the back of the throat that worsens with food.
		The problem is that your body uses stomach acid to kill germs that get into your stomach.
	www.webmd.com /heartburn-gerd/news/20041026/stomach-acid-drugs-5-questions-ask (0 words)

	Stomach Acid - Chempedia
		The stomach, as a member of the digestive system (also known as the alimentary canal or gastrointestinal tract), has the assigned duty of breaking down food into a substance called chyme.
		Gastric acid is mainly composed of four components: hydrochloric acid (HCl), 2 enzymes (pepsin and rennin) and mucus.
		The gastric juice could potentially be quite harmful to the lining of the stomach were it not for the mucus secreting epithelial cells, which protect the stomach from the acid.
	dopamine.chem.umn.edu /chempedia/index.php/Stomach_Acid (782 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Stomach acid test
		The stomach acid test is a test that measures the quantity and acidity of stomach contents.
		To test the ability of cells in the stomach to secrete acid, gastrin may be injected just under the skin, into a muscle, or into a vein.
		Normally the volume of the stomach fluid is 20 to 100 mL and the pH is acidic (1.5 to 3.5).
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/003883.htm (503 words)

	Acid Stomach - Myths and Diet Solutions
		Many people take over-the-counter antacids for a quick ease of acid stomach, but for most people, a proper diet is the best solution for overcoming acid stomach.
		But often, milk ends up causing acid stomach during sleep.
		These foods, such as rice, breads and pasta, are able to tie up excess stomach acid and are often easy on the stomach.
	www.healthcastle.com /acidstomach.shtml (496 words)

	Bottom Line/Health Secrets
		Low stomach acid can lead to trouble with gas and heartburn from incomplete breakdown of protein and other nutrients in the stomach.
		Stomach acid production continues to drop gradually with stress and as you get older, to the point where many elderly people produce far less than they need for good nutrition.
		Even with dietary changes, if you’re older than age 40, you’re probably not making enough stomach acid for good digestion, and are likely to experience such symptoms as increased irregularity and intestinal gas.
	www.bottomlinesecrets.com /blpnet/category.html?category_id=0 (1124 words)

	What to Do About Stomach Acid - Associated Content
		Adequate stomach acid is necessary for proper digestion and assimilating nutrients.
		The gastric (or stomach) acids also helps destroy bacteria and parasites that might be in the food.
		Interestingly enough, the very medications that people take to help with their stomach acid problem may be making it worse by blocking the production of necessary stomach acids.The lack of certain nutrients may also contribute to a lower stomach acid level.
	www.associatedcontent.com /article/85669/what_to_do_about_stomach_acid.html (0 words)

	H-E-B HealthNotes
		Folic acid is needed by the body to utilize vitamin B12.
		H-2 blocker drugs reduce stomach acid and are associated with decreased dietary iron absorption.
		Stomach acid is needed for vitamin B12 in food to be absorbed by the body.
	www.heb.com /yourHEBStore/healthnotes.jsp?org=heb&catid=1&ContentID=1242008 (793 words)

	Newsletter: Stomach Acid
		The questions on stomach acid were of all kinds mind you, but surprisingly, not one on what I would consider the most important issue: low stomach acid.
		The acid inactivates all of the food-based enzymes, but begins its own function of breaking down what is left of the meal in combination with the acid energized enzyme pepsin.
		The simple solution for most people with excess stomach acid is to supplement with digestive enzymes which can digest up to 70% of the meal in the pre-acid phase, thus eliminating the need for large amounts of stomach acid and also taking tremendous stress off the digestive system and the pancreas.
	www.jonbarron.org /newsletters/07/3-12-2007.php (0 words)

	Betaine HCL - Natural Stomach Acid For Healthy Digestion
		Weak stomach acid allows infecting organisms (that would normally be killed by the acid) to get past the stomach and set up infections in other areas.
		It is linked to low stomach acid as well as eating a nutrientpoor diet, using antibiotics or pain killers, drinking excess alcohol and other factors.
		Believe or not, too little stomach acid is the most common cause of an acid stomach, not excess acid.
	www.cocoonnutrition.org /catalog/page_betainehcl.php (0 words)

	Nature's Sunshine Stomach Comfort (60) Nature's Alternative for Excess Acid, Acid Reflux and Upset Stomachs Natures ...
		Keep in mind, however, that hydrochloric acid is essential both to the breakdown of proteins and the assimilation of trace minerals in the body.
		Deficient stomach acid causes dull, burning pains and is usually accompanied by a great deal of intestinal gas.
		Another sign of "acid indigestion" due to a deficiency of stomach acid is when the food tends to sit "heavy" on the stomach for a long period of time.
	www.theherbsplace.com /stomcom.html (0 words)

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		When someone is affected by stomach problems such as bloating, heartburn, gas, and indigestion, the assumption is to take an antacid or other similar over-the-counter remedies to reduce the stomach acid.
		In a healthy digestive system, the proper concentration of stomach acidâ”also known as hydrochloric acid or HClâ”kills the unhealthy bacteria and fungi that are normally ingested with food.
		With low stomach acid, food canât be broken down and digested easily; therefore, âbadâ bacteria are allowed to survive.
	www.jigsawhealth.com /articles/stomach_acid_reflux.html?source=PR7 (0 words)

	Stomach Pain? Don't Blame Stomach Acid
		Their goal was to understand the feedback relationship between bacteria, pro-inflammatory factors, hormones and acid secretion in the stomach.
		U-M scientists cultured and analyzed bacteria from stomach washings of all normal and gastrin-deficient mice to confirm the absence of Helicobacter.
		* Stomach cell samples from both the transgenic gastrin-deficient mice and the normal mice whose ability to produce gastric acid was inhibited by omeprazole all showed significant inflammatory changes -- including more immune cells called lymphocytes -- and greater numbers of bacteria.
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	Stomach Acid
		It is ironic, but if ulcers are not present, it is frequently not a problem of too much acid being produced by the stomach but too little HCl for the proper digestion of protein foods.
		Improper diet and stress are frequently the cause of what most people think of as “acid stomach.” If you are having this problem, I would suggest eating more of the fresh vegetables and fruits and less of the grain foods which add extra acidity to the diet.
		It is interesting to note that increasing your magnesium and potassium intake in the form of fresh fruits and vegetables also helps significantly to increase your bone density and thereby lessens osteoporosis.
	www.drharlanwright.com /qaarchive/acid.htm (0 words)

	Acid Reflux Diet Recommendations
		An acid reflux diet typically restricts the intake of certain foods that are known to increase stomach acid.
		Following an acid reflux diet plan that is low in fatty and fried foods and calls for meals every couple of hours is not only one of the effective natural remedies for acid reflux, but it could help you lose weight since it primes the metabolism.
		For example, mangosteen juice (a health drink), taken before meals, effectively dilutes stomach acid and may be considered one of the natural remedies for acid reflux.
	www.ezinearticles.com /?Acid-Reflux-Diet-Recommendations&id=279644 (0 words)

	Nizatidine
		Nizatidine is used to treat stomach and duodenal ulcers and reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus.
		H-2 blocker drugs reduce stomach acid and are associated with decreased dietary iron absorption.
		Stomach acid is needed for vitamin B12 in food to be absorbed by the body.
	www.ghc.org /kbase/entireTopic.jhtml?docId=hn-1242008 (671 words)

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