As we get older, stomach acid production decreases, so you are not the only one with low stomach acid. Acid is the stimulant for the esophageal sphincter to close. I drink about a tablespoon of ACV in water at lunchtime daily. It really helps with the acid reflux. The liars who lie told us that the acid reflux is due to too much stomach acid and sold drugs to block the acid-releasing cells in the stomach lining. (The truth is that acid reflux is due to acid in the wrong place, not too much acid. Acid in the esophagus caused the pain of acid reflux. Some people do not have the painful experience, but can still have damage from the reflux of acid.) The drugs may block the cells that produce acid, but since acid is needed for the breakdown of food, the stomach lining makes more acid-releasing cells, which requires more of the drug. When these drugs first came out, they were only recommended for 6 or 9 months. Now, there is no limit. Are you getting the picture?
As we get older, stomach acid production decreases, so you are not the only one with low stomach acid. Acid is the stimulant for the esophageal sphincter to close. I drink about a tablespoon of ACV in water at lunchtime daily. It really helps with the acid reflux. The liars who lie told us that the acid reflux is due to too much stomach acid and sold drugs to block the acid-releasing cells in the stomach lining. (The truth is that acid reflux is due to acid in the wrong place, not too much acid. Acid in the esophagus caused the pain of acid reflux. Some people do not have the painful experience, but can still have damage from the reflux of acid.) The drugs may block the cells that produce acid, but since acid is needed for the breakdown of food, the stomach lining makes more acid-releasing cells, which requires more of the drug. When these drugs first came out, they were only recommended for 6 or 9 months. Now, there is no limit. Are you getting the picture?