Creating a Framework for Treating Autoimmune Gastritis—The Case for Replacing Lost Acid
Autoimmune gastritis (AIG) is characterized by the destruction of gastric parietal cells, resulting in hypochlorhydria and eventual achlorhydria, as oxyntic glands in the corpus are destroyed and become atrophic. The permanent loss of gastric acid has many impacts—both theoretical and documented. Th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-02-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/5/662 |