Nutrição e Hipocloridria – Artigo 5

Nutritional Assessment of the Symptomatic Patient on a Plant-Based Diet: Seven Key Questions Abstract: Plant-based diets, both vegan and vegetarian, which emphasize grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and seeds are increasingly popular for health as well as financial, ethical, and religious reasons. The medical literature clearly demonstrates that whole food plant-based diets can be both nutritionally sufficient and medically benefic...

Nutrição e Hipocloridria – Artigo 3

The Phylogeny and Biological Function of Gastric Juice—Microbiological Consequences of Removing Gastric Acid Abstract: Gastric juice is a unique combination of hydrochloric acid (HCl), lipase, and pepsin. Acidic gastric juice is found in all vertebrates, and its main function is to inactivate microorganisms. The phylogenetic preservation of this energy-consuming and, at times, hazardous function (acid-related diseases) reflects its ...

Nutrição e Hipocloridria – Artigo 2

Nutritional Interventions for Gastroesophageal Reflux, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Hypochlorhydria: A Case Report Abstract Chronic gastrointestinal (GI) complaints are often treated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), antibiotics, and other medications that offer temporary relief of acute symptoms. Although these drugs are prescribed to provide promising results, new research indicates the drug treatments often mask unresolved physiolog...

Nutrição e Hipocloridria – Artigo 1

Meal-Time Supplementation with Betaine HCl for Functional Hypochlorhydria: What is the Evidence? Abstract It is well established that the inadequate intake of key nutrients can lead to nutrient deficiency-related phenomena. However, even when the intake of nutrients is sufficient, the inadequate digestion and/or absorption of macronutrients, micronutrients or other therapeutic compounds from the diet (i.e., phytonutrients) can result in ...