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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 24 MIN

298// Low Stomach Acid Explained: A Real Root Cause of Acid Reflux, Candida, Constipation, and SIBO

from THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine

Are you struggling with acid reflux, bloating, constipation, SIBO, or candida overgrowth?Do you feel like you've tried everything to heal — supplements, protocols, elimination diets, practitioners — and they either didn't help, or the second you stopped doing it, all your symptoms came back?If that’s you, there’s a very real chance you’re dealing with something you may have never heard of before: low stomach acid.Yes, LOW stomach acid.Today’s episode is kicking off a series I'm running this January - February called the Real Root Causes series. And I’m starting with low stomach acid on purpose.Because while low stomach acid is something I reference constantly when working with chronic gut issues… here’s the plot twist:-- it’s still not a REAL root cause.Low stomach acid doesn’t just happen. And if you don’t understand why it’s happening, you’ll stay stuck in the cycle of temporary fixes and recurring symptoms.So today, I'm going to break down the REAL root causes to low stomach acid. I'll be covering topics like:Why low stomach acid happensMy favorite at-home low stomach acid testSigns of low stomach acidWhy apple cider vinegar for low stomach acid is not safe until you test this ONE thingThe REAL root causes of low stomach acidHow to test for the root causes of low stomach acidAnd the exact low stomach acid remedies and protocols you'll need to permanently reverse it - so you can finally get rid of your acid reflux, constipation, SIBO, and candida infection, tooIf all you’ve ever been told to do to help your stomach acid or digestion is drink lemon water, apple cider vinegar, or take HCl supplements, then this episode is for you.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Overview00:21 - The Real Root Causes Series01:54 - Understanding Low Stomach Acid03:50 - Symptoms and Misconceptions of Low Stomach Acid07:05 - Root Causes of Low Stomach Acid09:27 - Testing and Protocols for Low Stomach Acid20:17 - Conclusion and Next Episode PreviewEPISODES MENTIONED:233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail159// Copper Toxicity: A Hidden Cause Behind Constipation & PMS287// How to safely get off PPI’s and reverse acid reflux naturallyHEAL YOUR GUT TODAY!Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with me as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!RESOURCES:Get the Root Cause Diagrams for this series!Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast NewsletterDownload the entire Better Belly Podcast Vault!Grab my FREE 60+ Page Family Recipe Book (Gluten Free, Grain Free, and Dairy Free!)Download my Free Constipation Relief GuideGet Full Access to my Liver Detox Protocol for only $7!Get the Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis SpreadsheetLINKS:JOIN → Join our FREE Facebook Group FOLLOW → @betterbellytherapiesASK → Ask a Question for the PodcastWORK WITH US → betterbellytherapies.comSHOW US YOUR LOVE:If this podcast episode positively impacted you, please leave a Rating and Review for the podcast. It'd mean so much! ❤️*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/298Mentioned in this episode:🚨 50% OFF BBB until Aug. 31 @ 11:59 PM EST 🚨 Have you been trying to fix your bloating, constipation, acid reflux, or PMS — and nothing has worked? If so, this is for you! Better Belly Blueprint is 50% OFF!! and you'll also get $588 in fast-track bonuses, free: ✅ 3 months of live group coaching with me ✅ Upload your labs → get your personalized healing plan in minutes ✅ 100+ recipes built around your exact food sensitivities ✅ A pocket coach you can text anytime, so you always know your next step 👉 Go to betterbellytherapies.com/blueprint to get 50% off healing NOW + $588 in fast-track bonuses. Ends Aug. 31 @ 11:59 PM EST!

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