In a message dated 2/20/2006 5:04:56 PM Central Standard Time, 
[email protected] writes:
eat more salt, that is what the body makes hydrochloric acid out of. the 
prombotion of a low sodium diet is one thing that causes this. you can also get 
a 
supplement at the health food store called Betaine Hydrochloride which is 
basically HCL in capsule form and take that along with meals.
Thank you V -- I appreciate that.  Actually, I'm a pretty generous user of 
salt -- I ignore all the warnings of how salt causes high blood pressure, and 
take a lot of flak from my fam and hubby over that.  Also -- I actually have a 
bottle of *Panzyme-HCL* and didn't realize that that was Hydrochloride.  And I 
forget to take it.  :-(   I did try something that my chiropractor recommended 
-- taking a teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar -- yeccccccccchhhhhhh.  I'd 
rather have acid reflux!!  Thanks again for the info -- I'll do better!!  :-)   
  MA