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Dr. Ronald Roth Acu-Cell AI

The Connection Between Low Stomach Acid and Calcium

Gastric Acid and Mineral Ionization

  • Adequate hydrochloric acid (HCl) is essential for proper digestion and the ionization of minerals.
  • Low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) significantly impairs the body's ability to dissolve and absorb ingested mineral supplements and dietary calcium.

Impact on Calcium Absorption and Deposition

  • When calcium is poorly absorbed due to insufficient stomach acid, it remains in the gastrointestinal tract in unabsorbable forms.
  • This malabsorption can lead to a systemic calcium deficiency, prompting the body to leach calcium from the bones to maintain vital blood serum levels.
  • Paradoxically, unabsorbed calcium can contribute to soft tissue calcification or form complexes that lead to other gastrointestinal and metabolic imbalances, rather than depositing where it is clinically needed in the bone matrix.

Correction Through Acu-Cell Nutrition Principles

  • Restoring proper stomach acidity is critical before addressing calcium or trace element supplementation.
  • Balancing specific co-factors, such as magnesium, zinc, and vitamins like D3 and K2, must be evaluated concurrently to ensure that calcium is properly directed toward bone deposition rather than unwanted soft tissue accumulation.
AI-generated in the approach of Dr. Ronald Roth. Not his own words.
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