NOW Betaine HCl 648 mg

• NOW Betaine HCl 648 mg is formulated to support proper digestive conditions in the stomach.*

• Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is normally produced in the stomach, where it assists protein digestion by activating pepsin, helps to maintain a healthy balance of gut flora, and stimulates the release of intestinal enzymes.*

• Pepsin is a protease produced in the stomach that partially breaks down proteins in foods.* HCl production tends to decline with age, so supplementing with HCl and pepsin may help to maintain normal digestive function.*

• This product uses a vegetarian acid-stable protease with activity equivalent to that of animal-derived pepsin.

Supplement Facts:

Serving Size: 1 Veg Capsule

Amount Per Serving ... %Daily Value

Betaine HCl ... 648 mg ... **

Acid-Stable Protease (150 SAPU) ... 150 mg ... **
(Fungal Pepsin from Aspergillus niger)

** Daily Value not established.

Other Ingredients:

Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source), Microcrystalline Cellulose and Silicon Dioxide.

Not manufactured with yeast, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Suggested Use:

Take 1 capsule at the beginning of each meal. Do not take on an empty stomach. Do not take if you have stomach or duodenal ulcers. Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Caution:

For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition (especially acid reflux). Keep out of reach of children.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to treat, mitigate, diagnose or cure any disease.