Betaine HCl Pepsin (250 Caps)

Contains an acidic form of betaine to aid digestion Includes the digestive enzyme pepsin Betaine HCl and pepsin are natural components of gastric juice that make nutrients available for absorption and biological activity. Betaine HCl is an acidic form of betaine, which promotes optimal acidity in the gastric lumen, while pepsin is a protein-digesting enzyme that catalyzes the cleavage of peptide bonds. Both promote the solubilization of food particles and healthy absorption and utilization of nutrients, including proteins, calcium, vitamin B12, and iron. Contact with gastric juices causes proteins and polysaccharides to break down, becoming more accessible to the actions of hydrolytic enzymes in the duodenum and jejunum. As gastric acid secretion decreases with age, betaine HCl can help replace endogenous gastric acid production and help promote optimal digestion.