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Hydrochloric Acid: Food
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Hydrochloric acid (HCL) is a naturally occurring chemical in the stomach that helps digest food by breaking up fats and proteins. It is ... known as betaine HCL and stomach acid. In particular, it is necessary for adequate absorption of protein, calcium, vitamin B12, and iron.
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Hydrochloric acid is present in the digestive system of most mammals. The human stomach produces about 5 g HCl per day. The acid is active in the digestive process but the main purpose is to protect against micro-organisms swallowed with food.
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Hydrochloric acid is ... used in other food processing applications including the production of hydrolyzed vegetable protein and soy sauce. It is used in acidulating crushed bones for the manufacture of gelatin and as an acidifier for products such as sauces, vegetable juices and canned goods.
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Lack of hydrochloric acid (HCl) secretion by the stomach has been linked to chronic hives probably as a result of increasing the likelihood of developing food allergies. In one study of 77 patients with chronic hives, 24 (31%) were diagnosed as having achlorhydria, and 41 (53%) were shown to be hypochlorhydric. [Rev Gastroenterol 1951;18: pp.267-71]
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Many chemical reactions involving hydrochloric acid are applied in the production of food, food ingredients, and food additives. Typical products include aspartame, fructose, citric acid, lysine, hydrolyzed (vegetable) protein as food enhancer, and in gelatin production. Food-grade (extra-pure) hydrochloric acid can be applied when needed for the final product.
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Nails that chip, peel, crack or break indicate; General overall nutritional deficiency and insufficient hydrochloric acid and protein. This is seen in people who use antacids on an ongoing basis or eat foods low in nutrients. This calls for total balanced minerals and Meganutrient Vitamins at triple the RDA's.
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