Importance of Stomach Acid

April 5, 2026/by Jim Humble (1932-2023)

You have heard it said, “You are what you eat”, but in my opinion, it’s more accurate to say “You are what you absorb.”

Stomach acid plays an important role in what nutrients you absorb from the food you eat. When someone is deficient in stomach acid the vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other nutrients do not get digested out of the food properly and especially for the eyes which require higher quality nutrients.

You can buy Betaine HCl Capsules from most health food stores which create stomach acid when they reach the water in the stomach. You can take from 1 to 5 capsules immediately after meals or during meals to aid digestion. If you ever get “heart burn” this indicates there is not enough stomach acid or if the capsules give you heart burn this may indicate you need more capsules.

Another option is to buy some liquid 4% HCl acid (hydrochloric acid, which is what your stomach acid is) and after each meal add 20 to 30 drops to 1/2 cup of water and drink it for digestion.

Jim

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Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This substance, MMS (Master Mineral Solution), has not been FDA approved to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent any disease. Chlorine Dioxide is also called MMS throughout this website. Chlorine Dioxide Solution also known as MMS (Master Mineral Solution) is made of Sodium Chlorite 28% (22.4 Sodium Chlorite 5.6% Inert Salts and the remainder water) and an acid activator (usually 50% Citric Acid or 4% Hydrochloric Acid).