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I have a question. If a lack of stomach acid can be dangerous because pathogens in the digestive tract are not being killed, is is possible that excess stomach acid is released when a pathogen is detected?
We don’t eat out a lot, but of the last 10 times we have, I have developed a very acid stomach followed by food poisoning symptoms 3 times. It seems to me that the logic would follow: body detects pathogen, releases extra stomach acid to kill it, stupid body owner takes measures to correct acid stomach instead of letting body do its job, pathogens get foothold, owner gets ill.
I don’t take OTC or prescription medications for stomach acid. My first line of defense includes lacto-fermented foods and cultured milk products in my daily diet. But, last night (after eating out) I did not want anything to eat or drink, so I downed a couple papaya tablets to put out the fire in my belly. And, sure enough, this morning I’m not feeling too hot.
Anyone have experience, research or wisdom for me?
