Hypothesis: Sarcopenia and other senior problems are related to low gastric acid

Fact: Seniors have lower level of gastric acid

Fact: Gastic Acid is need to digest protein

Suspected: Low gastric acid >> low gut absorption/bioavailability of Vitamin D

Fact: Low Protein and low Vitamin D are both factors in Sarcopenia

Fact: Low Vitamin D is a factor in a great many senior health problems

See Vitamin D Life

• Sarcopenia (muscle loss) fought by Vitamin D, exercise and protein - many studies

• Intestines do not process active vitamin D as well as you age – June 2012

• 13 reasons why many seniors need more vitamin D (both dose and level) - July 2023

Vitamin D Life pages containing SARCOPENIA in title (16 as of Oct 2021)

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See web

• Gastric Balance: Heartburn Not Always Caused by Excess Acid
  • Nutrition Review April 2013 shows decrease of gastric acid with age
  • Heartburn, a burning sensation in the chest caused by the regurgitation of bile through the stomach into the lower esophagus, is a frequent symptom of low gastric acid.
  • The traditional approach of treating heartburn is to suppress gastric acid by taking antacids or alkalizers.
  • This approach is the opposite of what should often be done . . . .

• Low Stomach Acid: The Risks, the Symptoms, and the Solutions 2007

• Soy protein meals stimulate less gastric acid secretion and gastrin release than beef meals. PubMed 1988

  • Average gastrin rises were 65%-75% less with soy than with beef
• The Importance of Maintaining Stomach Acid Levels Dr. David Williams Feb 2014
  • ' . . proteins aren't broken down properly and certain minerals aren't being absorbed because stomach acid is required for this to happen.'
  • 'Eat the protein foods at the beginning of your meal. Your stomach churns out nearly all of its hydrochloric acid when you begin eating.
• Did You Know Low Stomach Acid May Be Causing Your Health Problem? July 2014
  • Common causes for low stomach acid include: Aging, high Omega-6/IOmega-3, Autoimmune diseases
  • Test yourself with Betaine HCL with pepsine supplement - low cost - see how many capsules you need: 1==> 6
  • Has 10 Natural Ways To Treat Low Stomach Acid: such as apple cider vinegar, more salt, less carbohydrates, fermented good . .