Betaine HCL & Pepsin 450 Capsules Indigestion, Digestive Support

Betaine HCl and pepsin promote optimal gastric acidity, protein digestion and enzyme activity. Indigestion can be caused by a variety of causes, including not enough hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach. The secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach has many positive effects. It aids protein digestion by activating pepsinogen into pepsin, allowing the stomach to disinfect ingested pathogens, inhibiting undesirable overgrowth in the small intestine, and promoting the flow of bile and pancreatic enzymes. Hydrochloric acid also promotes the absorption of many nutrients, including folate, vitamin B12, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, iron, and some forms of calcium, magnesium, and zinc. A large number of studies have shown that as we age, the amount of hydrochloric acid secreted in the stomach begins to decrease. Overuse of antacids or acid blockers can also cause low levels of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, resulting in protein indigestion. Thorne's betaine hydrochloride and pepsin are derived from porcine sources.