10 Low Stomach Acid Symptoms
Symptom #10: Anemia
While there are many causes of anemia, it could also be a low stomach acid symptom. Iron supplementation is one of the most common treatments for anemia. If, however, the condition does not respond to supplementation with iron, it is probably because the body is unable to absorb iron.
Gastric acid is necessary for the absorption of iron into the body. If only small quantities of hydrochloric acid are available in the stomach, they can only handle the digestion of small quantities of iron, besides other nutrients. The result is iron deficiency or anemia, whose symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, fast heartbeat, shortness of breath, headaches, and malaise. Supplementing with iron does not address the cause of low stomach acid and, therefore, does not lead to recovery from anemia.
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