Overuse of antacids or acid blockers can also lead to low levels of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, which can result in poor protein digestion.
Situations such as illness, gall bladder removal, overuse of antacids, and normal aging can contribute to insufficient secretion of stomach acid, which can adversely affect digestive enzyme activity and lead to occasional indigestion, gas, bloating, and other forms of gastrointestinal discomfort. Indigestion affects millions of people every day. Although what we eat greatly influences the frequency and severity of indigestion, this discomfort could also be related to an underlying problem low hydrochloric acid (HCl) content in the stomach.Food allergies can develop when inadequately digested proteins are absorbed through a leaky gut.