Thorne Research, Betaine HCL & Pepsin, 450 Capsules

Description

• Dietary Supplement
• GI Support
• Gluten Free

Benefits individuals with occasional indigestion.

Betaine HCl & Pepsin promotes optimal stomach acidity, protein digestion, and enzyme activity.

Indigestion can be caused by many things – includinginadequate amounts of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach. HCl secretion inthe stomach does several positive things. It assists protein digestion byactivating pepsinogen to pepsin, it renders the stomach sterile againstingested pathogens, it inhibits undesirable overgrowth in the small intestine,and it encourages the flow of bile and pancreatic enzymes. Hydrochloric acidalso facilitates the absorption of a number of nutrients, including folate, vitaminB12, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, iron, and some forms of calcium, magnesium,and zinc. Numerous studies have shown that hydrochloric acid secretion in thestomach begins to decline with advancing age. Overuse of antacids or acidblockers can also lead to low levels of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, whichcan result in poor protein digestion. Thorne's Betaine HCl & Pepsin comesfrom a porcine source.

Indigestion affects millions of people every day. For some,it's brought on by eating fatty foods. For others, simple carbohydrates (likebread and pasta) can cause gas and bloating. And for other individuals, spicyfoods can cause them grief. Although what we eat greatly influences thefrequency and severity of indigestion, this discomfort could also be related toan underlying problem – low hydrochloric acid (HCl) content in the stomach.

Situations such as illness, gall bladder removal, overuse ofantacids, and normal aging can contribute to insufficient secretion of stomachacid, which can adversely affect digestive enzyme activity and lead tooccasional indigestion, gas, bloating, and other forms of gastrointestinaldiscomfort. Maldigestion can also lead to digestive problems and poorabsorption of nutrients, resulting in vitamin deficiencies (particularlyfat-soluble vitamins like vitamins A, D, E, and K). Food allergies can developwhen inadequately digested proteins are absorbed through a leaky gut. As largeproteins are absorbed intact, the body might recognize them as foreign andcreate antibodies against them, resulting in an allergic response to the food.To ensure optimal digestion, an individual should make sure to have adequateHCl content in the stomach.

Suggested Use

Take 1-2 capsules with each meal or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.

Other Ingredients

Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, calcium laurate, leucine, silicon dioxide.

Warnings

Tamper Evident: Use only if bottle is sealed. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.

If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product.

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