This digestive support formula provides betaine hydrochloride, a source of hydrochloric acid that helps us digest food by breaking up fats and proteins. This natural stomach acid also aids in the absorption of nutrients through the walls of the intestines into the blood and protects the gastrointestinal tract from harmful bacteria.
Insufficient acid levels may lead to incomplete protein digestion cascading into allergic reactions causing indigestion and pain. Pepsin is added as an enzyme to further insure complete stomach digestion.
Betaine hydrochloride is a source of hydrochloric acid. Hydrochloric acid is probably the digestive juice you’re most familiar with. It’s main function is to produce the enzyme pepsin, which breaks down proteins.
Hydrochloric acid prevents bacteria and yeast from growing in the stomach. It also enables proper protein digestion to occur, although too much hydrochloric acid may increase the risk of heartburn (esophageal ulcers), ulcers, and other stomach problems.
