Re: TK - betaine HCL - Steph

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Thanks, TK. Seems worth another try, as it's been 5 years

since my last attempt.

BTW, due to your frequent reminders to change one thing at

a time, I am now keeping a list of issues/problems I want

to address and possible solutions (supplements, diet

changes, etc). I prioritize the list by what issues seem

most important to address, and by my semi-educated guesses

as to what is the safest, most likely solution. This

helps me to be more careful and deliberate in making

changes.

Thanks for being so sensible and steadfast, and for your

straightforward advice.

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> > > TK--- HCL needs to be added slowly in small increments to avoid

> > > stomach upset for many people. The fact that did is a sign you

> have

> > > low stomach acid actually need it. It is said if you have low

> > > stomach acid and take enzymes the enzymes can eat at the stomach

> > > lining aslo causing upset.

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> > TK,

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> > How much would be good to start with?

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> TK--- depends on the amountin the tablet. I would start with 1/2 as

> that didn't bother you before.

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> And how long would you stay

> > at a dose before increasing it?

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> TK--- A week or two

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> Whole tablets give me some

> > discomfort. I've taken 1/2 and 1/4 without much trouble, but

> > never stuck with it as I was nervous about it.

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> TK--- try sticking with it, increasing dose gradually, how much

> depends on the content of the tablet and how you feel.

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> I have had

> > gastritis before, which was very bad, and I don't want to stir

> > that up.

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> Interested in this because my iron is very low and

> > stomach acid is supposed to help with absorption.

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> TK--- lots of us have low stomach acid and need supplementation.

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