What's the word on hydrochloric acid and diet? I recently went to see a nutritionist. She advised me to get a blood test. Based on what she wanted tested, she could look at my blood and tell me whats right & whats wrong.

One supplement that she has advised me to start taking was Betaine HCL. Plain and simple, this is suppose to release more acid in your stomach to break down the food that you have just eaten. She stated my HCL was low.

She was also saying some people may not release enough HCL to break all the food down, so you may gain weight or feel bloated as I was sometimes. Stress, age and genetics are factors.

Well after a month of taking this stuff, I can really tell a difference. I have not changed anything in my routine, but that supplement. She said I lost 2% body fat and I have gained a few lbs of muscle as well. Wow, something natural that actually worked well. I love learning nutrition.

If you have any questions on nutrition please let me know.