{"product_id":"hcl-pepsin-by-karuna","title":"HCl-Pepsin, 100 Capsules, by Karuna","description":"\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003eSecretion 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul class=\"productDetailBulletList\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHCl contains betaine HCl and glutamic HCl which help acidify the gastric contents, creating a favorable environment for the proteolytic action of pepsin.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAppropriate gastric acidity appears to be required for the normal absorption of iron, beta-carotene and vitamins B6 and B12 from food sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGastric acidity constitutes a major non-specific first-line defense mechanism against food-borne microbes, warding off potential pathogenesis which thrives in a hypochlorhydric environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuggested Usage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003eSuggested use for adults: One or more capsules, taken with meals, or as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"productDetailList\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eServing Size: 1 Capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eServings Per Container: 100\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul class=\"productDetailList\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAmount Per Serving:\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBetaine HCl (gastric phase) 550 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePepsin (1:3000)* (gastric phase) \t175 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGlutamic Acid HCl (gastric phase) \t100 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e*From BSE-free freeze-dried source\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003eOther Ingredients: magnesium stearate, rice flour, gelatin capsule\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003eIf you are pregnant, nursing, trying to conceive, taking any medications, or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003ePeople with active peptic ulcer should use HCl products with caution.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karuna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52420424794479,"sku":"hcl-pepsin-KRU","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/0940\/7599\/files\/hcl-pepsin-KRU_main_1.jpg?v=1768933546","url":"https:\/\/www.professionalsupplementcenter.com\/products\/hcl-pepsin-by-karuna","provider":"Professional Supplement Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}