Many of us have low stomach acid, causing a host of digestive problems Hydrochloric acid, (HCI) which is produced by parietal cells in the stomach, is necessary for the break down and digestion of many foods, in particular our proteins. …

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Lactose intolerance and IBS – Is there a connection? Good question! Lactose is a type of sugar mainly found in milk and dairy products.  Lactose intolerance is the body’s inability to break down and digest lactose. Typical symptoms are:

A modern epidemic? Everyone knows someone who has this condition. With around 10% of the UK population having the symptoms of IBS, it’s pretty much a given that we all know at least one or maybe two people who have …

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