Stomach Acid

Betaine HCl resolves acid reflux by restoring stomach acid to the correct pH so the lower esophageal valve closes properly. Stomach acid is essential for breaking down food and killing pathogens ingested with food. Stomach acid is necessary for proper digestion. Hydrochloric acid kills ingested microbes, providing protection against pathogens. Strong stomach acid is required for absorbing minerals, iron, and vitamin B12. Hydrochloric acid enables mineral absorption by maintaining an acidic pH environment. Stomach acid serves as the body's primary microbial barrier, destroying virtually all ingested bacteria, viruses, and parasites at pH 1–3. Healthy stomach acid at pH 1–3 creates a sterile environment that kills pathogens before they reach the intestinal tract. Acidic urine serves an antimicrobial function in the urinary tract, killing microbes and preventing their proliferation. Stomach acid serves as the first line of defense against ingested pathogens. Stomach acid acts as a chemical barrier against pathogens; when acid is inadequate, bacteria survive and migrate into the small intestine causing SIBO. ACV supports the stomach's acid environment, which is required for enzyme act…