1. Betaine Hcl With Pepsin
One study in 6 people with low levels of stomach acid showed that taking 1500 mg of betaine HCl increased stomach acidity Pepsin is a digestive enzyme in stomach acid that breaks proteins into smaller units
Abstract
The discovery of Helicobacter pylori as the cause of gastritis and peptic ulcers ushered in the modern era of research into gastritis and into acid-peptic diseases and rekindled interest in the role of ascorbic acid in the pathophysiology and treatment of gastritis and peptic ulcer disease.
Here, we review historic and modern studies on ascorbic acid and gastric diseases with an emphasis on H. Pylori gastritis and its sequelae. Much of this extensive literature has been effectively “lost”. Ascorbic acid deficiency was associated with all forms of gastritis (e.g., autoimmune, chemical, and infectious) due in varying degrees to insufficient intake, increased metabolic requirements, and destruction within the GI tract.
Diets rich in naturally occuring ascorbic acid are associated with protection of the gastric corpus from atrophy and a reduction in the incidence of gastric cancer possibly through the ability of ascorbic acid to reduce oxidative damage to the gastric mucosa by scavenging carcinogenic N-nitroso compounds and free radicals and attenuating the H. Pylori-induced inflammatory cascade. Ascorbic acid supplementation was possibly associated with a decreased incidence of bleeding from peptic ulcer disease. Keywords: Helicobacter pylori, ascorbic acid, vitamin C, peptic ulcer, gastritis, pernicious anemia, gastric cancer, dehydroascorbic acid, ntestinal metaplasia, gastrointestinal bleeding, absorption.
Gastritis And Infection
As mentioned, gastritis can be caused by infection. The infection could be bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic. Irritation to the stomach lining is another common cause for the development of gastritis.
This irritation can be caused by many things. During this procedure, a small tube is inserted down the throat into the stomach. A small camera is located at the tip of the tube, allowing doctors to visualize the walls and lining of the stomach.
Once the diagnosis of gastritis is made, there are various preventative methods and treatments.
Lifestyle Changes
It is suggested patients make lifestyle changes and avoid the use of irritants that could cause attacks of gastritis. Removing these irritants will help prevent the formation of ulcers.
It is advised to keep your diet bland to reduce any further irritation to the stomach. Salt and spices will cause irritation and increase inflammation. Most patients are told to steer clear of salt.
Vitamin C is one of the recommended vitamin supplements to use. Many people with chronic gastritis have a low level of vitamin C. This powerful vitamin is an antioxidant and neutralized acids in the stomach. Vitamin C also absorbs iron and calcium salt in the body.
An increase of vitamin C can ease the process and calm the irritation in the lining of the stomach.