{"product_id":"thorne-betaine-hcl-pepsin-225-capsules-18487","title":"Thorne, Betaine HCL \u0026 Pepsin, 225 Capsules","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-24 col-md-14\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row item-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-24\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDietary Supplement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGI Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSF® Contents Certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetaine HCl \u0026amp; Pepsin promotes optimal stomach acidity, protein digestion, and enzyme activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003eIndigestion can be caused by many things – including inadequate amounts of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach. HCl secretion in the stomach does several positive things. It assists protein digestion by activating pepsinogen to pepsin, it renders the stomach sterile against ingested pathogens, it inhibits undesirable overgrowth in the small intestine, and it encourages the flow of bile and pancreatic enzymes. Hydrochloric acid also facilitates the absorption of a number of nutrients, including folate, vitamin B12, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, iron, and some forms of calcium, magnesium, and zinc. Numerous studies have shown that hydrochloric acid secretion in the stomach begins to decline with advancing age. Overuse of antacids or acid blockers can also lead to low levels of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, which can result in poor protein digestion. Thorne's Betaine HCl \u0026amp; Pepsin comes from a porcine source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndigestion affects millions of people every day. For some, it's brought on by eating fatty foods. For others, simple carbohydrates (like bread and pasta) can cause gas and bloating. And for other individuals, spicy foods can cause them grief. Although what we eat greatly influences the frequency and severity of indigestion, this discomfort could also be related to an underlying problem – low hydrochloric acid (HCl) content in the stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituations such as illness, gall bladder removal, overuse of antacids, and normal aging can contribute to insufficient secretion of stomach acid, which can adversely affect digestive enzyme activity and lead to occasional indigestion, gas, bloating, and other forms of gastrointestinal discomfort. Maldigestion can also lead to digestive problems and poor absorption of nutrients, resulting in vitamin deficiencies (particularly fat-soluble vitamins like vitamins A, D, E, and K). Food allergies can develop when inadequately digested proteins are absorbed through a leaky gut. As large proteins are absorbed intact, the body might recognize them as foreign and create antibodies against them, resulting in an allergic response to the food. To ensure optimal digestion, an individual should make sure to have adequate HCl content in the stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row item-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-24\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested use\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prodOverviewDetail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 1-2 capsules with each meal or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row item-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-24\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prodOverviewDetail\" id=\"disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile AllOfSupplements strives to ensure the accuracy of its product images and information, some manufacturing changes to packaging and\/or ingredients may be pending update on our site. Although items may occasionally ship with alternate packaging, freshness is always guaranteed. We recommend that you read labels, warnings and directions of all products before use and not rely solely on the information provided by AllOfSupplements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"supplement-facts-container\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplement facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Size: \u003c\/strong\u003eTwo Capsules\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServings Per Container:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Capsules Contain:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e%Daily Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetaine Hydrochloride\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePepsin (Porcine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e*Daily Value (DV) not established.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thorne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46028874580121,"sku":"THR-41502","price":63.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/6439\/6697\/files\/64_6be4dcdf-46ad-4115-9b47-278916f11569.jpg?v=1766352575","url":"https:\/\/allofsupplements.com\/ar\/products\/thorne-betaine-hcl-pepsin-225-capsules-18487","provider":"AllOfSupplements.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}