Low stomach acid can increase your risk of developing anemia.  There are two types of anemia : iron deficiency anemia or B12 deficiency.  Stomach acid is needed to free the iron in our food so that we can absorb it. If you have low levels of stomach acid you can get iron from your food.  Stomach acid and intrinsic factor ( a protein needed to absorb vitamin B12) are produced by the parietal cell that is found in the stomach.  Proton pump inhibitors decrease the amount of stomach acid and…