Betaine HCL

Betaine HCL
A potent digestive aid*
Promotes protein and fat digestion*
Supports optimal stomach acidity*

Betaine hydrochloride (Betaine HCL) is an acidic form of betaine, a vitamin-like substance found in grains and other foods. Betaine HCL is recommended as a supplemental source of hydrochloric acid for people who have a deficiency of stomach acid production, a condition called hypochlorhydria.

The acidic environment in the stomach helps to break down dietary fats and protein for better assimilation of the smaller nutritional components in the body—proteins into peptides and animo acids, fats into fatty acids.

Hydrochloric acid (HCL) helps in the digestion of fats and proteins. As we get older, the stomach’s ability to secrete HCL weakens. Lowered acidity in the stomach is a leading cause of digestive complaints and can lead to chronic inflammation if left untreated. Insufficient acidity leaves undigested food particles to rot, disallowing vital nutrients to be absorbed. It also creates an environment more prone to support the proliferation of potentially harmful microorganisms. Symptoms of low stomach acidity may include gas, bloating, food allergies, constipation, anemia, and nausea.*

The digestive enzyme pepsin is activated in an acidic environment. Because pepsin and HCL work together to break down your food, healthcare professionals recommend taking pepsin at the same time you take your HCL supplements.*

Deficiency of Gastric Acid
Stomach acid or hydrochloric acid (HCL) is a powerful digestive aid. After a high-protein meal, the pH in a healthy stomach may drop to as low as 1 or 2. However, buffers quickly raise the pH back to 3 or 4.*

With age, stomach acid secretion tends to decrease, resulting in low stomach acid, poor digestion, mineral deficiency, and disease, in that order. What to do? Our HCL supplements help make minerals and nutrients more absorbable. Achieving the correct balance of flora is a key to maintaining proper digestive function and overall health.*

A deficiency of gastric acid secretion increases the likelihood and severity of certain bacterial and parasitic intestinal infections. This causes an imbalance in the growth of normal bacterial flora in the intestines.*

Dr. Clark repeatedly stated that people were better off taking HCL instead of acidophilus, because if the “acid barrier” (the stomach) is in proper order it stops inhospitable microorganisms from entering the colon, this results in growth of good flora in the colon without the constant assistance of acidophilus supplements.*

Ingredients
Betaine hydrochloride,gelatin, corn starch.

Suggested Use
Adults and children 12 or more years of age, take up to 2 capsules once daily with meal or as directed by a health professional.

Store at room temperature. Keep out of reach of children.

Safety Information
As with any dietary or herbal supplement, you should advise your health care practitioner of the use of this product. If you have ulcers, gallstones or are nursing, pregnant, or considering pregnancy, you should consult your health care provider prior to taking this product. The use of this supplement is not intended to treat any disease, and does not claim to cure or prevent any disease.

Interaction with Medication and Other Supplements
If you are taking medications, you should check with your physician or pharmacist prior to using our products. You can also get drug interaction information from one of the many sites on the internet. Search for: Interaction with Medications, Supplements.

Note Regarding Children
Please do personal research and consult with your health care professional before giving any supplements to children. Suggested use is typically designed for adults and may be higher than you would give to a child.

Consult with Your Healthcare Professional
Please do not use the directions as a substitute for the advice from your health care professional. We are not responsible or liable for any actions or diagnosis made by you based on the instructions. We encourage you to consult with your health care professional, do personal research, and check all our ingredients against a reference book before consuming this product.