More on HCl

I've started taking Betaine HCl w/Pepsin. Got up to 11 pills and felt no real results. That doesn't mean there aren't (or won't be) any. It has only been since Friday and today is Monday.

I am gathering more intel:

Aspirin suppresses the production of stomach acid.

 Carbohydrates reduce the production of HCL – protein requires HCL to be digested. Eat proteins with low starchy vegetables. Eat starches/carbohydrates with vegetables. Eat fruit alone – not with meals.


Don't lie down immediately after eating. If you must lie down, prop yourself up with pillows so that head and upper torso are raised to aid the digestion.

Do not drink ice water with meals as it inhibits production of stomach acid.

Drink ginger tea to increase production of HCL.

Drink dandelion root tea (Eden Yansen Dandelion Root Concentrate available from Gold Mine – 1-800-475-3663 tea to increase production of HCL.)

Eat dandelion greens with meals in soups or as greens to increase production of HCL.
Take juice of half a lemon, diluted with warm water (or totally undiluted) at the beginning of each meal.

To aid the body in digesting animal protein soak meats in acidic mediums such as lemon or lime juice, tomato juice, apple cider vinegar, etc. Marinating meats is a good way to pre-digest or pre-cook them.

Always eat good fats when you eat proteins. Protein stimulates stomach acid production, and protein and fats stimulate the gall bladder to dump bile into the small intestines. Good fats also are needed by the liver in order to produce bile.

Use spices in cooking to stimulate stomach acid production and appetite.

Avoid snacking in between meals in order to allow time for your body to digest foods properly.

Take live-source hydrochloric acid supplement.