By Janice Buckler, BSc, RHN and Owner of Natural Legends Nutritional Consulting M ost children and many young adults can usually eat whatever they like without experiencing gastric distress. Unfortunately, the older we get, the less hydrochloric acid (HCl) our stomachs produce. Most people over 40 could benefit from some form of digestive support. Stomach acidity affects every stage of digestion. It activates pepsin, the enzyme required to digest proteins. It stimu- lates the gallbladder to release bile, which is needed to emulsify fats. It triggers the release of pancreatic enzymes, which break down proteins, starches and fats. Stomach acidity also creates an unfavorable environment for harmful bacteria and parasites. When the stomach isn’t acidic enough (hypochlorhydria), the entire digestive
Janice Buckler, BSc, RHN
BSc Agricultural Chemistry RHN (Registered Holistic Nutritionist)
Owner/Manager: Natural Legends Nutritional Consulting
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SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • JULY 2018
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