Stomach Acid Test
Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2010 5:20 am
This has been posted before but I think it's worth repeating. Below is a simple home test for hyperchlorhydria (too much stomach acid) and hypochlorhydria (too little stomach acid). Not sure how accurate the test is but it seems easy enough and probably worth a try.
Self Test
You can also easily test at home with a simple and inexpensive stomach acid test. For this test, you will need to mix together a solution of one-quarter teaspoon of baking soda and eight ounces of cold water. The solution should be consumed soon after waking up, before any other foods or drinks are consumed. After drinking the solution, measure the amount of time it takes before you belch. If you belch within two to three minutes, your stomach is producing adequate amounts of hydrochloric acid for digestion. If you belch sooner than this or if you continue to belch, you are likely producing too much stomach acid. And if you do not belch within five minutes, your stomach is not producing enough acid.
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