Thorne Betaine HCL & Pepsin

Benefits individuals with occasional indigestion

Betaine HCl & Pepsin promotes optimal stomach acidity and protein digestion.

Thorne's Betaine HCl & Pepsin comes from a porcine source.

Indigestion affects millions of people every day. For some, it's brought on by eating fatty foods. For others, simple carbohydrates (like bread and pasta) can cause gas and bloating. And for other individuals, spicy foods can cause them grief. Although what we eat greatly influences the frequency and severity of indigestion.

Situations such as illness, gall bladder removal, overuse of antacids, and normal aging can contribute to insufficient secretion of stomach acid, which can adversely affect digestive enzyme activity and lead to occasional indigestion, gas, bloating, and other forms of gastrointestinal discomfort. Maldigestion can also lead to digestive problems and poor absorption of nutrients, resulting in vitamin deficiencies (particularly fat-soluble vitamins like vitamins A, D, E, and K). 

This product has been third-party tested and certified to verify what's in the package matches what's on the label and to confirm it contains no unsafe levels of contaminants, such as heavy metals, pesticides, and microorganisms.

How To Use: Take 1-2 capsules with each meal or as recommended by your health professional. For prolonged use, consult a health-care practitioner. Do not take this product out of the capsule.

Contraindication: This product is contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcers.

Risk Information: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a health professional prior to use. If you have a peptic ulcer or excess stomach acid, or if you have high cholesterol, consult a health professional prior to use. If you have gastrointestinal lesions/ulcers, are taking anticoagulant agents or anti-inflammatory agents, or are having surgery, consult a health professional prior to use. Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if security seal inside the cap is broken. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.

Additional Warnings: It is not recommended to remove the Betaine HCL & Pepsin powder from the capsule to take orally, as it can be irritating to the oral mucosa.