23 hours ago, Mavideol said:

thanks, will try that store, I did read about it because as I found something on Shopee but it was a liquid they use for food or beauty products but had the same name, price not too bad,  Nexium  here in Thailand cost 800 baht for a 20 mg box of 14 pills but it works for me and now I am on 1 every other day.

 

 

https://www.wellnessresources.com/news/the-power-of-d-limonene-remarkable-health-benefits-of-citrus-peel-oils

 

https://vitalibrary.com/d-limonene-digestion-detox-benefits/

Thinking more about it as it was a few years ago, I believe I did buy some d-limonene capsules from Wellness Resouces and 1000mg?? Will be interested to hear how you go when taking them as I bought some for a friend, but he gave up after less than a week due to the "orange burps"!!

14 minutes ago, xylophone said:

Thinking more about it as it was a few years ago, I believe I did buy some d-limonene capsules from Wellness Resouces and 1000mg?? Will be interested to hear how you go when taking them as I bought some for a friend, but he gave up after less than a week due to the "orange burps"!!

I will order from the link you give and surely will provide feed back, currently reflux not to bad but after meal do have some burping and feeling like air in the esophagus but tolerable.

1- The pack says 250 mg only and you advised on 500 mg thus I must take 2 at the time correct??

2- what's best time to take them  before or after meal and morning or evening

 

thanks for all your feedback, do appreciate

have a good day

20 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

I will order from the link you give and surely will provide feed back, currently reflux not to bad but after meal do have some burping and feeling like air in the esophagus but tolerable.

1- The pack says 250 mg only and you advised on 500 mg thus I must take 2 at the time correct??

2- what's best time to take them  before or after meal and morning or evening

 

thanks for all your feedback, do appreciate

have a good day

I took 500mg at one time, once per day, usually mid-morning (I think....long time ago now, but some online info might might help you). Good luck.

26 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

I will order from the link you give and surely will provide feed back, currently reflux not to bad but after meal do have some burping and feeling like air in the esophagus but tolerable.

1- The pack says 250 mg only and you advised on 500 mg thus I must take 2 at the time correct??

2- what's best time to take them  before or after meal and morning or evening

 

thanks for all your feedback, do appreciate

have a good day

 

Do not tolerate any reflux.......cancer of the oesophagus is an horrendous way to go......if in doubt PPIs.

Acid reflux used to wake me up at night gagging because some went down my airway. I stopped eating prior to sleep and propped by head a bit higher than my stomach with pillow. It's worked well for me.

I stopped taking Omeprazole and restarting takes a few days to kick in to get working again

On 11/3/2025 at 7:00 AM, Will B Good said:

 

 

Bu99er.....I've been taking the wrong PPI.

Check feedback on Nexium it has some really bad feedback in the US ,1/10 in many cases

On 11/3/2025 at 12:48 PM, Globalres said:

Final words from ChatGPT

 

 

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1️⃣ What reduces stomach acid (HCl)

 

 

Several very common things slowly turn down acid production:

 

a. Age

 

• Starting around age 50, production of hydrochloric acid (HCl) by the stomach’s parietal cells naturally declines.
• By 70–80, many people produce half or less of what they did in youth.

 

 

b. Chronic stress

 

• The fight-or-flight nervous system suppresses digestive secretions.
• Under stress, the body prioritizes survival (heart, muscles, brain) — not digestion.

 

 

c. Medications

 

• Antacids, H₂ blockers (like famotidine), and PPIs (like omeprazole) all directly suppress acid.
• Even NSAIDs (painkillers) and steroids can irritate the lining, causing reflex suppression.

 

 

d. Nutrient deficiencies

 

• Zinc and B vitamins are needed to make HCl; low levels mean low acid output.

 

 

e. Low salt intake

 

• Stomach acid is made from chloride in salt — too little dietary salt can slightly impair HCl formation.

 

 

 

 

 

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2️⃣ What happens when stomach acid stays low

 

 

• Incomplete protein digestion → bloating, fullness, gas
• Poor mineral absorption → low magnesium, iron, calcium, zinc
• B12 deficiency → fatigue, nerve symptoms (needs acid + intrinsic factor)
• Microbial imbalance → overgrowth in the upper gut (SIBO-like symptoms)
• Reflux and burping → due to fermentation and valve relaxation

 

 

It’s a domino effect — the stomach sets the tone for everything downstream (pancreas, bile, microbiome).

 

 

 

 

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3️⃣ How to gently restore healthy acid

 

 

Here are the gentle, holistic ways that don’t shock the system:

 

✅ Apple cider vinegar (as you already do)

 

• 1–2 tsp in warm water before meals, especially heavier ones

 

 

✅ Eat in “rest & digest” mode

 

• Deep breathing before meals, relaxed posture
• Avoid eating while stressed or rushing

 

 

✅ Zinc-rich foods or gentle zinc supplements

 

• Pumpkin seeds, oysters, or a low-dose zinc carnosine supplement

 

 

✅ Bitters (herbal or food-based)

 

• Dandelion root, gentian, arugula, or digestive bitters before meals
• They signal the vagus nerve to stimulate acid and enzyme release

 

 

✅ Avoid chronic antacid use unless medically essential

 

• They relieve symptoms but worsen digestion long-term

 

 

✅ Adequate real salt

 

• Sea salt or pink salt supports chloride availability for acid synthesis

Hope this info helps! 😊

Good content . Most opinions on reflux believe that it is caused by too much hydrochloric stomach acid but the reality is that there is not enough stomach acid . Long term PPIs  are a bad idea as I have found out to my detriment . It has caused my anemia  . Even some doctors prescribe long term PPIs , Omeprazole in my case . I recently watched a Youtube video by Dr. Berg where he gave his recommendation to use Betaine HCI with Pepsin 650mg to gradually build up your stomach acid  .

I am confused about the use of d-limonene . Is it a protective mucus or an acid neutralizer , because if its a neutralizer it is similar to PPIs which is not helping your gut to digest food and extract the vitamins .

Prescribing PPIs is an easy way out for doctors and not the answer for long term use .

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/nhs-lansoprazole-warning-anyone-taking-36467277.amp
 

more warnings

Anyone suffering from reflux and other stomach issues i recommend preparing food at home so you can control it, my stomach loves me since i stopped eating out, occasional eating out is ok