Thorne Research Betain HCL w Pepsin 225 caps

Key Features

• For improved protein digestion
• Enhances stomach acidity
• Promotes protein breakdown and absorption
• Benefits individuals with occasional indigestion
• Made without lactose, preservatives, magnesium stearate, or other lubricants and dilutents

Ingredients

Two Capsules Contain:

Betaine Hydrochloride* 1.04 g.
Pepsin (Porcine)** 40 mg.

*Equivalent to 16 grains
**Equivalent to 3.2 grains (208 mg.) of Pepsin 1:3,000 potency

Other Ingredients:

Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule

 Leucine

Silicon Dioxide

Note: Betaine Hydrochloride derived from a non-plant source.

Suggested Use

Take 1-2 capsules with each meal or as recommended by a health-care practitioner.

Cautions

This product is not diluted with lactose. Individuals with porcine allergies should not take this product.

ALLERGY WARNINGS
This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.

Betaine HCl & Pepsin contains an ingredient derived from a porcine (pork) source.

EXCIPIENT FREE
This product does not contain wheat, gluten, corn, yeast, soy, egg, dairy products, or artificial colors, sweeteners, or flavors. This product also does not contain lactose, palmitic acid, or magnesium, calcium, or vegetable stearates.

PREGNANCY WARNING
If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product.

INTERACTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS
Betaine HCL & Pepsin should not be used concurrently with H2-blocking drugs and proton pump inhibitors, because these drugs are intended to block the production of stomach HCl.

OTHER WARNINGS
Betaine HCL & Pepsin should be used with caution in an individual with a history of a peptic or duodenal ulcer.

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