Nutritionist Meg MacDonald explains how you can test your stomach health at home using baking soda and water. If belching does not occur after drinking such a solution on an empty stomach, this indicates low stomach acidity. In this respect reports Daily mail.
Stomach acid is the digestive fluid that forms in the lining of the stomach. It disinfects foodstuffs and provides an acidic environment for the activity of digestive enzymes. Food may be difficult to digest if acidity is low. This leads to abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, acid reflux and heartburn.
To measure stomach acidity, your doctor recommends dissolving a quarter teaspoon of baking soda in half a glass of water and drinking the resulting mixture on an empty stomach. Baking soda combines with acid in the stomach to form gases that cause burping. If it does not start within two minutes after drinking the solution, this indicates a decrease in the acidity of gastric juice.
Typically vitamins such as iron and calcium are prescribed for low acidity. It is recommended that you consult your doctor for proper recommendations.
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