Nutricost Betaine HCl + Pepsin 790mg, 240 Capsules - Gluten Free & Non-GMO Supplement

Betaine HCl with Pepsin 790mg offers several digestive health benefits primarily by supporting stomach acid levels and improving protein digestion. Betaine HCl helps increase stomach acid production, which is crucial for breaking down food properly, preventing indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux, and promoting nutrient absorption such as iron, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B12. This supplement can reduce the dependency on antacid medications like PPIs, which may hinder digestion and nutrient uptake when used long term. Pepsin is an enzyme that works together with betaine HCl to efficiently break down proteins into peptides and amino acids, enhancing overall digestion. Together, they help alleviate symptoms of low stomach acid, such as bloating, gas, indigestion, and help prevent bacterial overgrowth in the gut. Betaine HCl with Pepsin also supports killing harmful bacteria before they enter the digestive tract and may improve symptoms related to chronic digestive issues or the natural decline in stomach acid production with aging.

I'm glad to finally have an answer to heartburn! I now have antacids everywhere that I will no longer be using because what I needed all along was extra acid, not less.. it is such a relief to take this with meals and have no heartburn at all.