Betaine- Fight that acid reflux with Betaine HCl with Pepsin

Low hydrochloric acid (HCl) levels in the digestive system can spell problems for many people, especially those with chronic digestive conditions and the elderly.

HCl levels in the stomach must be high enough to kill off the bad bacteria found in much of our food. Without this naturally occurring control in your system, infections can occur and cause upset stomach and other digestive problems.

In addition, pepsin—a naturally occurring enzyme that helps break down protein—doesn't activate properly when hydrochloric acid levels in the stomach are too low. With lowered levels of HCl and pepsin, digesting protein and other foods and absorbing the minerals you need becomes difficult for the body.

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[cutelittleflowers]

Yeah true, same for me! I even went to my doc to tell her I had found what my problem is,- that the betaine hcl and a low carb diet had basically cured me, I wanted to get it prescribed... and after explaining all this to her, she said blankly "have you tried gaviscon?"

[IAmMichaelMyers]

@cutelittleflowers LOL, not surprising she said that. It's like they are mindless robots for the pharma companies and OTC drugs.

[shadesters]

I have a hiatal hernia, and 1 betain HCL tablet before a meal (you can take it after but I prefer to take it before) helps me tremendously. I have no had heartburn since I started taking HCL. Stupid doctors told me to take acid-reducers, so I have been taking ranitidine for years now when I already had low stomach acid... such sheep... Think I will stick to natural remedies for most things from now on!

[ronv11]

(this is my opinion) making to much or to little acid is not the problem. the problem has to do with you L.E.S.

( lower esophageal sphincter) it may be weak or you may have a hiatal hernia. Some think adding acid makes your les work better. I have tried a lot of different things and nothing works. surgery for this problem is from what i read not the greatest idea. I hope one day someone finds the answer.

[MTHKITEBOARDS]

Also if you dont have acid in your stomach you cant absorb b vitamins iron and other minerals very good

[MTHKITEBOARDS]

There is a reason why your body does not produce a lot of hci, and if you add hci without finding out ,it could make you really sick like it did me.

My problem was iron and b vitamins most likely b 12.

After taking those 2 I had normal amounts of acid after 4 days and then it was back to coffee Mcdnoalds and drinking with no problems my gastritis is 90 percent healed , and now I take the hci which I have no problems with.

[MsOobii]

@babystinky You have to take it for longer, and also do a low carb diet. I had GERD for two years. It works.

[playlist919]

@panic1844 total agree man

[babystinky]

i think it is a load of b.s actually. there are no scientific stats to demonstrate exactly who should be taking such. i tried it, and at night i had the worst acid beyond my normal acid problems. so in my case, i am not of those who produces less acid then normal.

[kmdded91762]

Been on Priolsec for YEARS. Still having horrible acid reflux. I went to a Naturapath and was tested. My pH was 5.45 and should be 6.4 or better. I started on a alkaline diet with lots of vegies, salads but is still so bad. I called him today and he said to start on HCL. I took one at dinner and the bottle said not to mix with having just salad and/or fruit....well that is what i am eating right now. Still had burping and burning. How long does this process take and I am just adding acid?

[panic1844]

HMMM i WILL DO SOME RESEARCH ON THAT...THANX