Can low stomach acid levels cause constant hunger?
Yes. Low stomach acid can cause a feeling of fullness after eating, bloating and discomfort, and even lower your appetite
Last updated on 31 May 2023
Yes, extreme deficiency of vitamin D is associated with GERD which causes a burning sensation in the chest.
Many elderly people (who have lesser HCl) in their stomach and people suffering from B12 deficiencies will benefit from vitamin B12 supplement.
Research suggests that iron does help in the absorption of vitamin B12.
Older adults are particularly at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency because of the high prevalence of atrophic gastritis-associated food-cobalamin (vitamin B12) malabsorption, and the increasing prevalence of pernicious anaemia with advancing age. Not only this, certain medications can also result in B12 malabsorption and result in deficiency.
Diet and vitamin supplementation hugely helps in B12 absorption. To increase the amount of vitamin B12 in your diet, eat more of foods that contain it, such as: eggs, liver, and chicken. Fish and shellfish such as trout, salmon, tuna fish, and clams
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