Thorne’s Betaine HCl & Pepsin is a combination of hydrochloric acid and the digestive enzyme pepsin to assist with proper protein digestion and support a healthy stomach acid level. Taking Betaine HCl & Pepsin with a meal helps ensure proper digestion and mitigate occasional digestive upset, such as gas, bloating or indigestion.*

Benefits of Thorne Betaine HCl & Pepsin

• Supports healthy hydrochloric acid levels in the stomach*
• Promotes an optimal stomach pH level to facilitate micronutrient absorption in the intestines*
• Supports normal protein digestion*
• Supports healthy gut microbiome balance*
• Mitigates food sensitivities by breaking down large proteins into smaller peptides to be absorbed*

Who can benefit from Thorne Betaine HCl & Pepsin

• Individuals experiencing occasional gas, bloating, or indigestion, especially after high protein meals
• Those with decreased stomach acid production, such as from advancing age or after use of antacids

Features of Thorne Betaine HCl & Pepsin

• Lactose-free formula
• Contains undiluted pepsin

What causes indigestion?

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, this discomfort could also be related to an underlying problem – low hydrochloric acid (HCl) content in the stomach. Situations such as gall bladder removal, use of antacids, and normal aging can contribute to insufficient secretion of stomach acid, which can adversely affect digestive enzyme activity and result in poor protein digestion, leading to occasional indigestion, gas, bloating, and other forms of gastrointestinal discomfort.

Maldigestion can also lead to poor absorption of micronutrients, particularly the fat-soluble 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.