Theories
In 1945, JR Allison found that there was a link between the lack of
HCL and skin diseases such as Acne Rosacea, Alopecia, Avitaminosis,
Eczema, Lupus Erythematos, Psoriasis, Seborrheic dermatitis, Staph
infection, Urticaria and Vitiligo. He found that in patients with
severe B-complex deficiency there was also achlorhydria or
hypochlorhydria. Table 1 shows his findings.
Table1. Summary or the relationship between skin diseases and HCL
Condition Number of patients achlorhydria hypochlorhydria normal
Acne Rosacea 30 40% 47% 13%
Alopecia 19 21% 74% 5%
Avitaminosis 37 30% 49% 21%
Eczema 106 25% 49% 26%
Lupus Erythematos 9 22% 78% 0%
Psoriasis 9 56% 33% 11%
Seborrheic dermatitis 68 22% 65% 13%
Staph infection 12 8% 67% 25%
Urticaria 77 31% 54% 15%
Vitiligo 29 35% 55% 10%
He also found out that the severity of HCL deficiency was directly
linked to the duration and severity of the skin condition. Within the
patients with HCL deficiency he found immediate improved general
health and skin condition with treatment for HCL and B-complex
deficiency
May explain why following the apple cider vinegar routines and
following the diet(which discourage eating yeast promoting foods i.e
breads,alcohol etc and junk food but also enourages eating simple
easy to digest foods i.e lots of fruits and vegetables and simple
carbs) helps clear some people not only does acvwm have antibacterial
properites(which fight of yeast inside your body as well as yeast on
your skin)
This evidence also may explain why people have found b-complex
vitamins and probiotics useful.
March 31st, 2006 at 7:54 pm
Kobeobie:
I located the following information Regarding Allison JR. "The
relation of hydrochloric acid and vitamin B complex deficiency in
certain skin diseases." South Med J 1945;38:235-241.
[To quote]
Experimental evidence suggests a component of a B-complex vitamin
may be needed to maintain adequate HCl secretion. It has been
demonstrated that a diet inadequate in the entire B-complex impaired
gastric secretion in experimental animals. This effect was
reversible upon administration of a diet supplemented with B
vitamins.
Cholinergic drugs stimulate production of acid and anticholinergic
drugs inhibit it. HCl production is usually increased by caffeine,
alcohol, histamine, and hypoglycemia. The production of pepsin is
actively stimulated by any stimulant that increases HCl.31
Historically, beyond the direct administration of HCl, several other
substances were believed to stimulate either acid secretion or
digestion. These include the use of diluted lemon or vinegar prior
to meals; the use of herbal bitters, such as Centaurium minus or
erythraea (common or red centaury), Gentiana lutea, (gentian), and
Zingiber officinale (ginger); and the use of stimulants such as
Piper nigrum (black pepper) and Capsicum annum (cayenne). While
there is a little research on the majority of these substances, the
bitter principles of the dried underground organs of Gentiana lutea
have been shown to stimulate gustatory receptors in the taste buds,
causing a reflex increase in the secretion of saliva and gastric
juice. [Note: Watkins has ginger and piper nigrum (black pepper) in
all of their dietary supplements]
Skin Diseases: The preponderance of information on gastric acid
secretion, HCl supplementation and skin disease is based on the work
of Allison published in 1945. In Allison’s experience, a normal
balance of gastric acidity could be restored with administration of
HCl during meals. In severe cases he recommended one capsule of HCl
before, during, and after each meal. He was convinced, in severe
hypochlorhydria or achlorhydria, B-complex vitamins were poorly
absorbed. In patients known to be or suspected to be vitamin B-
complex deficient, he invariably found achlorhydria or
hypochlorhydria. In certain cases, he observed distinct psychic
influences (primarily anxiety and nervousness) seemed to suppress
acid secretion.
All/Best,
Dan