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Dr. Ronald Roth Acu-Cell AI

The Role of Stomach Acid in Food Allergies

Stomach Acid and Protein Digestion

  • Adequate hydrochloric acid (HCl) and pepsin are essential for breaking down dietary proteins into their basic amino acid components within the stomach.
  • When stomach acid is low (hypochlorhydria), protein digestion is significantly impaired.

Macromolecular Absorption and Antigen Entry

  • Incompletely digested, large protein fragments (macromolecules) pass from the stomach into the small intestine.
  • Because the digestive process is compromised, these larger, intact protein structures are more capable of triggering an immunological response.
  • These foreign proteins can cross the intestinal mucosal barrier and enter the systemic circulation, acting as antigens or allergens.

Immune System Activation

  • The presence of these abnormal, large circulating protein fragments can provoke the production of IgE antibodies or other immune sensitivities, leading to food allergies or intolerances.
  • Restoring optimal gastric acidity is therefore a key factor in preventing the abnormal entry of allergenic food proteins into the bloodstream.
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Low stomach acid - connections

Low stomach acid ->

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Food allergies - connections

Food allergies ->

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Tolerance - connections

-> Tolerance

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