Betaine HCL The non-essential nutrient Betaine HCL (Hydrochloride) is a naturally occurring hydrochloric acid that breaks down fats and proteins in the stomach, initiates the conversion of pepsinogen to pepsin. Hydrochloric acid (HCL) initiates the conversion of pepsinogen to pepsin & assists protein digestion. •
HCL renders your stomach sterile against orally ingested pathogens, prevents bacterial & fungal overgrowth of your small intestine, encourages the flow of bile & pancreatic enzymes, aids the absorption of folic acid, vitamin C, beta-carotene, iron, calcium, magnesium & zinc. Numerous studies have shown stomach acid secretion declines with advancing age. Such decline may increase the risk of malabsorption & certain clinical conditions such as osteoporosis, asthma, eczema, chronic hives, psoriasis, arthritis, thyroid disorder, vitiligo.
Signs or Symptoms of a Deficiency: osteoporosis, asthma, eczema, chronic hives, psoriasis, arthritis, thyroid disorder, vitiligo
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