I take Licorice Root for my adrenal imbalance! Is it because the sauerkraut is acidic? When I eat other foods, even tomatoes and chocolate, I don't have discomfort. Do you happen to know why? Thanks so much,
Sauerkraut is cultured and will have a lot of acid present, especially lactic and acetic acids, that can irritate inflammation. Tomatoes have less acid, and chocolate I would not even really consider acidic. it contains alkaloids that counter the acids present and other alkaline substances are generally added as well. Also keep in mind that some acids are stronger than others.