• Naturally sourced from sugar beets
• 500 mg of betaine HCl per capsule allows for flexible dose titration
• Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Betaine hydrochloride increases hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach to improve digestion, while fenugreek helps to soothe and protect the stomach lining. Low stomach acid is more common with age and can be associated with a number of health concerns. The combination of betaine HCl and fenugreek can help to boost digestion and soothe the digestive tract.

HCl aids in protein digestion by activating pepsinogen to pepsin, helping to inactivate orally ingested pathogens, preventing bacterial or fungal overgrowth in the small intestine, encouraging the flow of bile and pancreatic enzymes, and facilitating the absorption of several nutrients, including vitamin B12, ascorbic acid, calcium, iron, and magnesium. However, poor digestion can occur in the absence of adequate HCl, leading to bloating, belching, indigestion, diarrhea, or constipation. Numerous studies have shown that acid secretion decreases with age, and deficient HCl production and secretion are correlated with a variety of clinical conditions. While the underlying etiological factors leading to impaired or absent HCl secretion are not well understood, long-term supplementation is generally safe and may be effective in certain patient populations and clinical conditions. The combination of betaine hydrochloride and fenugreek further supports digestive function and health, as fenugreek seeds are an excellent source of mucilage, which can help to soothe gastrointestinal inflammation by coating the stomach and intestinal lining.