HCl-Pepsin
Supportive factors for optimal gastric function
Product Details
Secretion of hydrochloric acid diminishes with age, and older adults have low stomach acid. Hypochlorhydria and achlorhydria are associated with faulty digestion, impaired absorption of several vitamins and minerals, excessive absorption of food antigens, and disruptions of intestinal pH that unfavorably impact populations of gut flora. HCl-Pepsin provides betaine and glutamic hydrochloride which release hydrochloric acid at a rate which approximates that of normal physiological secretion.
- HCl contains betaine HCl and glutamic HCl which help acidify the gastric contents, creating a favorable environment for the proteolytic action of pepsin.
- Appropriate gastric acidity appears to be required for the normal absorption of iron, beta-carotene and vitamins B6 and B12 from food sources.
- Gastric acidity constitutes a major non-specific first-line defense mechanism against food-borne microbes, warding off potential pathogenesis which thrives in a hypochlorhydric environment.
Suggested Usage
Suggested use for adults: One or more capsules, taken with meals, or as directed.
Ingredients
- Serving Size: 1 Capsule
- Servings Per Container: 100
- Amount Per Serving:
- Betaine HCl (gastric phase) 550 mg
- Pepsin (1:3000)* (gastric phase) 175 mg
- Glutamic Acid HCl (gastric phase) 100 mg
- *From BSE-free freeze-dried source
Other Ingredients: magnesium stearate, rice flour, gelatin capsule
Warnings
If you are pregnant, nursing, trying to conceive, taking any medications, or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product.
People with active peptic ulcer should use HCl products with caution.
Keep out of reach of children.
Secretion of hydrochloric acid diminishes with age, and older adults have low stomach acid. Hypochlorhydria and achlorhydria are associated with faulty digestion, impaired absorption of several vitamins and minerals, excessive absorption of food antigens, and disruptions of intestinal pH that unfavorably impact populations of gut flora. HCl-Pepsin provides betaine and glutamic hydrochloride which release hydrochloric acid at a rate which approximates that of normal physiological secretion.
- HCl contains betaine HCl and glutamic HCl which help acidify the gastric contents, creating a favorable environment for the proteolytic action of pepsin.
- Appropriate gastric acidity appears to be required for the normal absorption of iron, beta-carotene and vitamins B6 and B12 from food sources.
- Gastric acidity constitutes a major non-specific first-line defense mechanism against food-borne microbes, warding off potential pathogenesis which thrives in a hypochlorhydric environment.
Suggested use for adults: One or more capsules, taken with meals, or as directed.
- Serving Size: 1 Capsule
- Servings Per Container: 100
- Amount Per Serving:
- Betaine HCl (gastric phase) 550 mg
- Pepsin (1:3000)* (gastric phase) 175 mg
- Glutamic Acid HCl (gastric phase) 100 mg
- *From BSE-free freeze-dried source
Other Ingredients: magnesium stearate, rice flour, gelatin capsule
If you are pregnant, nursing, trying to conceive, taking any medications, or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product.
People with active peptic ulcer should use HCl products with caution.
Keep out of reach of children.
