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Can low stomach acid levels cause constant hunger?

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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 12 Dec 2024

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Who will get the most benefit from a vitamin B12 supplement?

Many elderly people (who have lesser HCl) in their stomach and people suffering from B12 deficiencies will benefit from vitamin B12 supplement.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What causes B12 deficiency in older adults?

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.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How do you know if you have low stomach acid?

Esophageal test will measure if you have low stomach acid.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How do you test stomach acid levels?

An esophageal pH test measures how often stomach acid enters the esophagus, the tube that connects your throat to your stomach. It also measures how long the acid stays there.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What helps B12 absorption?

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

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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