Description of Betaine HCl
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| In the stomach, hydrochloric acid converts pepsinogen to pepsin, an enzyme that breaks down protein. Pepsin breaks down proteins into smaller, more easily absorbed substances. As people age, hydrochloric secretion may be reduced, which can result in decreased levels of pepsin. Without proper pepsin levels, the body has a difficult time digesting food. Betaine hydrochloride is used as a supplemental source of hydrochloric acid, which can be utilized by the stomach to produce pepsin. The combination of betaine hydrochloride and pepsin provide an excellent stomach tonic.
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Ingredients of Betaine HCl
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| Supplement Facts |
Supplement Facts for 650 mg Tablet
Serving Size: 1 tablets |
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| Betaine Hydrochloride |
650 mg |
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| Pepsin 1:3,000 |
165 mg |
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| Other Ingredients: stearic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, modified cellulose gum, and colloidal silicon dioxide.
Contains milk/dairy |
†: Daily value not established.
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Suggested Use for Betaine HCl
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1 tablet with a meal, up to four times daily. Do not take on an empty stomach.
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Warning for Betaine HCl
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Do not use if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding. If a burning sensation is experienced, discontinue use, or use less frequently. If you have stomach or duodenal ulcers, or are taking drugs that may cause ulcers, do not take this product.
Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing. Keep out of the reach of children.
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Disclaimer
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
These products are not intended to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent any disease.
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