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If you do not experience any new or unusual discomfort on Day 1,
increase the dosage to two capsules with each meal.
Day 3:
If you still do not experience any discomfort, increase the number
of HCL capsules to three with each meal.
Day 4:
If you continue to feel well, you can increase your HCL intake by
one capsule daily with every meal until you experience
discomfort.
If you experience discomfort, reduce the number of HCL capsules
by one capsule per meal. This will be your appropriate dosage.
Bowel transit time refers to the duration it takes for food to move
through your digestive system from the mouth to the anus. This
process can be measured through a test designed to evaluate
digestive function and identify potential issues such as
constipation.
Generally, the normal range for bowel transit time is 24 to 48 hours
for a healthy digestive system. Factors influencing the speed at
which food travels through the digestive tract include diet, activity
level, medications, and underlying health conditions.
A bowel transit time test typically involves swallowing a
radiopaque marker, a small capsule that can be seen on X-rays.
The movement of this marker through the digestive system is then
tracked using X-rays taken about six days later.
You can use pH test strips to monitor home saliva and urine pH
levels. These strips provide insights into the body's acid-base
balance and overall health. Monitoring pH levels can help you
understand how your diet and lifestyle affect this balance. The pH
scale measures acidity or alkalinity, ranging from 0 to 14, with 7
being neutral.
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