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I have positive GCAs therefore presumably low gastric acid? Would it be helpful to take an acid substitute with meals eg cider vinegar.

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Would vinegar assist with absorption of iron and other nutrients?

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Hi megan,

Yes having a bit of lemon in water with foods will help or fresh orange juice will help digest if you have low stomach acid, iron may be best taken up with vit C so not particularly vinegar but fresh orange juice etc, also best to avoid tea and or coffee when taking iron supplements as these inhibit iron absorption.

This I found good to read see:

patient.co.uk/doctor/iron-d...

Kind regards,

marre.

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Thanks marre

Your comments make sense,

. Will give it a try