I could not understand dgl licorrice info from dr. rind's site.

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Hi all

have taken the following from Dr. Rind's site.

`These individuals tend to digest meat poorly because of low gastric acidity.

They often think they have high acidity because of occasional heartburn or

heartburn when taking digestive enzymes containing digestive acid. The problem

is usually not a problem of gastritis or gastric reflux caused not by excess

acid but rather, it is a problem of inadequate acid production, but less

adequate gastric protection not making enough gastric protective secretions.

This could be helped by chewing or sucking on a specific type of licorice candy

called DGL or by taking some Slippery Elm or trying both. Suck or chew on it

about ½ hr before the meal. It produces increased secretion of gastric (stomach)

mucous protective layer. This helps to prevent irritation by the acids in the

stomach.`

I have severe digestive system problems due to low stomach acid and have been

taking betaine hcl for that. I could not understand what he is saying above.Is

he saying that main problem at all stages is gastric protection and dgl licorice

would help with it or is he talking only about initial stages of adrenal

exhaustion where stomach acid is in excess? I have always heard that betaine hcl

is advised for us. It is first time I hear DGL licorice being advised.

Could someone please explain it to me?

thanks very much.

Nil/7

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