Baking Soda Test

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STOMACH ACID ASSESSMENT
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"For this test you will need some fresh baking soda. The purpose of this
test is to give us a rough indication as to whether your stomach is
producing adequate amounts of hydrochloric acid. The most scientific test
for assessment of hydrochloric acid levels is the Heidelberg test.
Gastrocaps can also be used to measure hydrochloric acid levels with good
accuracy. Both these methods are somewhat cumbersome however, and involve a
visit to a doctor for you to swallow a special capsule, which is used to
measure acid levels. Hydrochloric acid is important for digestion and
absorption of many nutrients. When hydrochloric acid is lacking,
malnutrition results. Also, because hydrochloric acid kills many bacteria,
yeasts, and parasites, its insufficiency is associated with greater
incidence of gastrointestinal infection. Hypochlorhydria (inadequate
hydrochloric acid production) is linked to not only gastrointestinal
symptoms, but also to autoimmune diseases and degenerative diseases of all
kinds.

To perform this test: mix one quarter teaspoon of baking soda in eight
ounces of cold water, first thing in the morning, before eating or drinking
anything except water. Drink the baking soda solution. Time how long it
takes to belch. Time up to five minutes. If you have not belched within five
minutes <http://www.drdebe.com/REVLWHCL.htm> stop timing anyway.
If your stomach is producing adequate amounts of hydrochloric acid you
should probably belch within two to three minutes. Early and repeated
belching is consistent with excessive stomach acid. Belching results from
the acid and baking soda reacting to form carbon dioxide gas. The Heidelberg
or Gastrocap tests can be employed for confirmation of the results of this
test. "