Betaine Hydrochloride

Hydrochloric acid (HCL) initiates the conversion of pepsinogen to pepsin & assists protein digestion. HCL renders your stomach sterile against orally ingested pathogens, prevents bacterial & fungal overgrowth of your small intestine, encourages the flow of bile & pancreatic enzymes, aids the absorption of folic acid, vitamin C, beta-carotene, iron, calcium, magnesium & zinc.*

Stomach acid secretion decline with advancing age. Such decline may increase the risk of malabsorption & certain clinical conditions.*

It is estimated that 30% of those over 60 years of age in the U.S. have atrophic gastritis, a condition of little or no acid secretion by the stomach. Forty percent of postmenopausal women have low basal gastric acid secretion.*

Common symptoms of decreased stomach acidity:

• Bloating, belching, burning, & flatulence immediately after meals.
• Indigestion, diarrhea, or constipation.*
• A sense of fullness long after eating.*
• Multiple food sensitivities.*
• Nausea after taking supplements.*
• Rectal itching.*
• Iron & calcium deficiencies.*
• Dilated blood vessels on the cheeks & nose.*
• Undigested food in the stools.*

Unfortunately, the symptoms of too little acid can mimic the symptoms of too much acid & an inflammation of the lining of the stomach can be associated with too little as well as too much acid. A general guideline is that hyperacid states may be more in those who are younger & low acid states are more likely in those over 50 years of age.*

DIRECTIONS: Take 1-2 with meals Do not use with stomach or duodenal ulcers.

Other Ingredients: Cellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate. Contains no yeast, corn, wheat, soya, artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.

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