Betaine Plus| Betaine HCL and Pepsin (250ct)|DrHagmeyer.com
$47.30
Betaine Plus® supplies 650 mg of Betaine HCl and 140 mg of Pepsin in each easy to swallow capsule. Betaine Hydrochloride and pepsin (from porcine) aid in the digestion of proteins and food in the stomach.†
Betaine Plus Supplies Pepsin and Betaine
DESCRIPTION
Betaine Plus, provided by Douglas Laboratories, supplies 650 mg of Betaine HCl and 140 mg of Pepsin in each easy to swallow capsule.
FUNCTIONS
The breakdown of dietary protein begins in the stomach where gastric hydrochloric acid (HCl) assumes an important role in protein digestion and other processes. Hydrochloric acid acts as a catalyst in the activation of pepsin from pepsinogen.
A key function of HCl is to help in digestion of proteins. HCl does so by maintaining an optimum pH level in the stomach. The pH levels of the stomach vary in the range of 1-2 up to 4-5.
A high protein meal may cause the stomach pH levels to drop to as low as 1.
HCl creates an optimum acidic environment to convert pepsinogen, an inactive stomach enzyme, into active pepsin enzyme. Pepsin is a powerful enzyme, which is used for digestion of proteins. If the body doesn’t produce enough HCl, digestion of protein becomes difficult.
HCl is also plays an important role in 3 main areas
- Helps In Digestion Of Proteins
- Destroys Microorganisms
- Helps In Absorption Of Vitamin B12, Iron, any many minerals
INDICATIONS
Betaine Plus may be a useful dietary adjunct for for individuals wishing to supplement their diets with Betaine HCl and Pepsin.
1 Capsule Contains:
Betaine HCl ……………………….650 mg Pepsin…………………………………………………………………..140 mg
SUGGESTED USE
Adults take as directed by physician only.
SIDE EFFECTS
No adverse side effects have been reported.
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.
REFERENCES
Harris PR, et al. J Clin Pathol. 2013 Apr;66(4):343-7. doi:10.1136/jclinpath-2012-201243.
Schubert ML. Curr Opin Gastroenterol. 2014 Nov;30(6):578-82. doi: 10.1097/MOG.0000000000000125.
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.