Stomach Acid, PPIs and SIBO….what’s the link?
I am always surprised that stomach acid is not addressed in many popular SIBO protocols. Many SIBO sufferers experience the uncomfortable stomach pain, heartburn and GERD that are the trademarks of stomach acid imbalance. If you go to a conventional doctor with these complaints, they will almost universally instruct you to take measures to lower stomach acid. They will tell you to avoid acidic foods and/or take a PPI/acid blocker. (PPI stands for Proton Pump Inhibitor). Not only do these acid lowering recommendations…
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