Betaine HCI 648 mg 120 Vegan Caps

Digestive Support* PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 648 mg Vegetarian Formula NOW® Betaine HCl 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.  Natural color variation may occur in this product.      SUGGESTED USAGE AND STORAGE Take 1-2 capsules at the beginning of each meal. Do not take on an empty stomach. Store in a cool, dry place after openi Do not take if you have stomach or duodenal ulcers.