170: Is Reflux Robbing Your Resilience?

Click to Send us a text!Heartburn that keeps coming back is a red flag, not a personality trait you “manage.” If you’ve ever wondered why acid reflux returns the moment you stop antacids or PPIs, I walk you through a different model that’s especially relevant for high-demand lives like motorsports: reflux is often about pressure and control, not simply “too much stomach acid.”I break down the real gatekeeper, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), and why stress can change its tone. That stress can be external, think travel, long schedules, sleep disruption, and constant pressure, or internal, including gut microbiome imbalance, yeast or fungal overgrowth, H. pylori, parasites, and toxic burden. When the system is under pressure, the valve can open at the wrong time and acid ends up where it doesn’t belong. I also explain the counterintuitive twist: low stomach acid can slow digestion, increase fermentation, raise internal pressure, and create reflux symptoms that look like “excess.”Then we get practical and honest about the tradeoffs of common fixes. I explain why calcium-based chewable antacids can shift mineral ratios and contribute to magnesium depletion, tension, and sleep issues, and why long-term proton pump inhibitor use can reduce absorption of key nutrients like B12, iron, and magnesium while increasing downstream gut issues. You’ll also hear a simple baking soda and water check that can build awareness, plus why precision functional testing is the faster path to restoring digestion, sleep, focus, and consistent performance.If you’re ready to stop guessing and start correcting root causes, listen now, subscribe for more science-backed performance health, share this with someone living on antacids, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the showAs a token of gratitude, of course you’re interested in these FREE and powerful resources, and because you enjoy the show, first be sure to leave your 5-STAR Review HERE! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟> Get limited time access to a free NeuroSPEED™ Race Ready Focus training here!> Find out What's Stealing Your Edge now.> You might be wondering just how full your Toxin-Tank may be: Take your FREE Toxicity Assessment to find out - no email required!> I know you’re concerned about your future. Schedule your FREE High Performance Health Consultation here!> Visit Victory Lane Wellness today!