Pure Encapsulations Betaine HCl Pepsin 250 Capsules

Betaine HCl and pepsin are naturally occurring gastric-juice components that render nutrients available for absorption and biological activity. Specifically, betaine HCl is an acidic form of betaine, which promotes optimal gastric lumen acidity  and  pepsin is a protein-digesting enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of  peptide bonds.

Uses For Betaine HCl Pepsin

Healthy Digestive Function: Betaine HCl and pepsin promote the solubilization of food particles and the healthy absorption and utilization of nutrients, including protein, calcium, vitamin B
12, and iron. Contact with gastric juices causes protein and  polysaccharide  degradation,  allowing  them  to  become  more  accessible to the actions of the hydrolytic enzymes in the duodenum and jejunum. Furthermore, HCl contributes to the naturally acidic environment of the stomach necessary for healthy microbial balance.

Pure Encapsulations Betaine HCl is synthetic. Pepsin is porcine derived. Vitamin
C  (ascorbyl  palmitate)  is  derived  from  corn  dextrose  fermentation  and  palm  oil. Hypo-allergenic plant fiber is derived from pine cellulose.

Recommendations: Pure Encapsulations recommends 1 capsule with each meal.  

If pregnant or lactating, consult your physician before taking this product. Large
amounts of betaine HCl may cause stomach irritation. Individuals with a history

Medicinal Ingredients: (per capsule): Betaine hydrochloride 520 mg, Pepsin (Sus scrofa - stomach) 21 mg / 210,000 FCC PU.

Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Hypo-allergenic plant cellulose, Ascorbyl palmitate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Purified water.

Medicinal Ingredients: (per capsule): Betaine hydrochloride 520 mg, Pepsin (Sus scrofa - stomach) 21 mg / 210,000 FCC PU.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Hypo-allergenic plant cellulose, Ascorbyl palmitate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Purified water.