FROM SICK TO SUPERHUMAN Quotes

“But the scientific literature says that heartburn and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease, a.k.a. acid reflux) are not considered to be diseases of excess stomach acid. Experts now know that acid reflux is caused by excess gas forcing the lower esophageal valve (LES) to open and allows acid to hit your throat. Your esophageal valve is like a water dam. When you have too much gas inside your body, it “breaks the dam” and forces a “flood” of acid up your throat causing pain and discomfort in your chest. That’s when you taste that bitter bile. Yes, heartburn happens when the pressure and gas in your abdominal cavity get too high. The main cause of excess gas is low stomach acid. Research has proven that low stomach acid leads to both poor digestion of carbohydrates and bacterial overgrowth which causes an overload of gas.”
― Matt Gallant, FROM SICK TO SUPERHUMAN: THE ULTIMATE BIOLOGICAL OPTIMIZATION BLUEPRINT