In today's episode, I talk deep dive into an issue that is very personal to me and my healing journey, stomach acid. It might seem like an odd topic and rather specific but it is a critical one. Particularly, if you want to ensure you are able to absorb your nutrients adequately enough so you have the necessary nutrient stores in your body so you can get pregnant.

So, here are the things I talk about in Part 1 of this subject:

• Symptoms of low or high stomach acid
• Biology of the stomach
• Explanation of what gastric acid is
• 5 reasons why stomach acid is so important
• Relationship between low stomach acid, nutrient absorption and fertility
• How low stomach acid can cause pelvic inflammation and contribute to making Endometriosis worse

Then in Part 2, in two weeks, I will explain the causes of low stomach acid, how to test for low stomach acid, and what you can do naturally to increase your stomach acid levels.

Relevant blogs

• Podcast Episode 5: Good Guts, Lively Livers, Fibroids & Endometriosis With Christine Garvin
• Podcast Episode 9: Healing the Gut & CNS Reduces Endo Pain and Infertility with Dr Jessica Drummond
• Trying to Conceive with Low Iron and Endometriosis

References:

• Nutritional Interventions for Gastroesophageal Reflux, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Hypochlorhydria: A Case Report
• The clinical significance of gastrointestinal changes with aging
• Why Stomach Acid is Good for You​ by Jonathan Wright MD
• Age related changes in gut physiology and nutritional status
• 17β-estradiol and lipopolysaccharide additively promote pelvic inflammation and growth of endometriosis

Endo Fertility links and resources:

• Join my Endo Fertility community! Find us in the Thrive and Conceive with Endometriosis Facebook Group.
• Follow me on Instagram and Facebook

• Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Optimistic Future

This episode is sponsored by the Endo Fertility Resource Library where you can get your 3 amazing freebies: E-Book: 5 Things I Learnt to Drop My Pain & Optimise My Fertility, Your Guide to Super Sperm, and 88 Ways I Dropped My Pain and Got Pregnant.

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