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Betaine HCL & Pepsin

💊Capsule
🦠GI Support
🛡️NSF Certified🏭GMP📊Strong Evidence

Supports a healthy digestive environment to provide relief from symptoms related to occasional indigestion* Betaine HCl \u0026 Pepsin promotes an optimal level of stomach acid, assists protein digestion, and facilitates nutrient absorption; an ideal formula for those who experience occasional gas or bloating.*

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Overview

Supports a healthy digestive environment to provide relief from symptoms related to occasional indigestion* Betaine HCl \u0026 Pepsin promotes an optimal level of stomach acid, assists protein digestion, and facilitates nutrient absorption; an ideal formula for those who experience occasional gas or bloating.*

Warnings

ALLERGY WARNINGS This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients. PREGNANCY If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product. INTERACTIONS Betaine HCL & Pepsin should not be used concurrently with H2-blocking drugs and proton pump inhibitors, because these drugs are intended to block the production of stomach HCl. OTHER WARNINGS Betaine HCL & Pepsin is contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcers. It is not recommended to remove the Betaine HCL & Pepsin powder from the capsule to take orally, as it can be irritating to the oral mucosa.

Active Ingredients

OPTIMALGOOD
47mg
16% TR
BELOW RDAGOOD

Other Ingredients

Calcium Laurate, Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Leucine, Silicon Dioxide

Product Info

Serving Size
2 Capsules
Servings
225
Price
$47.00
Per Serving
$0.21
Form
capsule

Where to Buy

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Certifications

NSF CertifiedGluten FreeDairy FreeSoy FreeThorne VerifiedNatural FlavorsNatural ColorsGMP Certified

Score Breakdown

Evidence Quality
25%85
2 ingredients with Grade B evidence
Evidence grades: B(2)
Prefer products featuring more Grade A evidence ingredients
Dose Adequacy
20%78
Optimal: Betaine Hydrochloride
Below RDA: Pepsin
Reference coverage: 100%
Look for products with higher doses of Pepsin
Form/Bioavailability
20%89
2 good: Pepsin (standard), Betaine Hydrochloride (standard)
Good form quality overall
Primary ingredient Pepsin could use a higher bioavailability form
Transparency
10%100
Full disclosure - all doses labeled
Safety/Redundancy
10%87
Drug interactions: Avoid with H2 blockers and PPIs, May affect absorption of some medications, NSAIDs contraindicated together
Contraindications: Active peptic ulcer, Gastritis, Active ulcer
Focused formula (2 ingredients)
May interact with: Avoid with H2 blockers and PPIs, May affect absorption of some medications
Consult healthcare provider if taking medications
Review if you have: Active peptic ulcer, Gastritis
Manufacturing Quality
10%80
Third-party testing verified
Certifications: Third-party tested, NSF Certified, GMP Certified
NSF Certified for Sport offers even stricter testing standards
Missing: NSF Certified for Sport, USP Verified
Overall Score85/100

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