What's the common sign for low stomach acid?

The #1 most common sign of low stomach acid is indigestion. Indigestion is the sensation that your food is kind of stuck in your stomach—you feel full, and like your stomach isn’t emptying properly.

When you have ingestion, you may have:

• An upset stomach

• A sensation of fullness

• Heartburn

• Nausea

• Belching

• Gas

• Bloating

Many people who have low stomach acidity take antacids to get rid of indigestion. However, this can make matters even worse since you actually need more stomach acid. Your stomach is supposed to be highly acidic to break down proteins, absorb vitamins and minerals, and keep unhealthy microbes in check. If you don’t have a highly acidic stomach, it can cause a lot of bloating and discomfort.

Your body makes two liters of Hydrochloric acid every day. To do this, your body needs chlorides from salt, potassium, zinc, and other nutrients.