NOW Betaine HCL 648mg provides a convenient and effective way to support optimal digestive health. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is naturally produced in the stomach and plays a vital role in breaking down proteins, activating pepsin (a crucial digestive enzyme), maintaining healthy gut flora, and stimulating the release of intestinal enzymes. HCl production naturally declines with age, leading to potential digestive discomfort.
This supplement helps address this decline by providing Betaine HCL, along with a vegetarian, acid-resistant protease with activity equivalent to animal-sourced pepsin. This powerful combination offers numerous benefits, including:
This product is made without yeast, soy, dairy, egg, fish, shellfish, or tree nut ingredients. It's manufactured in a GMP-registered facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
For adults only. Consult your physician before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or have any underlying health conditions, particularly acid reflux.
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