Betaine HCI - 1,296 mg (Betaine Hydrochloride) w/ Protease - 120 Veg Capsules

Lifesource Vitamins Betaine HCl + Pepsin — Targeted Digestive Support*

This formula pairs Betaine Hydrochloride (HCl) with an acid-stable fungal protease (“fungal pepsin” from Aspergillus niger) to support healthy gastric acidity and efficient protein digestion at mealtime.* Produced in GMP facilities and third-party tested for identity, potency, and purity.*

• Rapid gastric re-acidification* — Single doses of betaine HCl quickly lowered elevated gastric pH in volunteers with induced hypochlorhydria. (NIH/PMC — Heidelbaugh J, 2013)

• Improved exposure of pH-dependent compounds* — Re-acidifying the stomach with betaine HCl increased exposure of a weakly basic drug with pH-dependent solubility. (NIH/PMC — Williams J, 2014)

• Meal-time use investigated* — Human work evaluated BHCl during fed conditions and effects on post-meal gastric pH. (NIH/PubMed — Derakhshan M, 2020)

• Protein digestion support* — Acid-stable proteases from Aspergillus niger (An-PEP/aspergillopepsins) actively digest dietary proteins in gastric pH; human studies show enhanced gluten protein breakdown. (NIH/PMC — Tack J, 2015; NIH/PMC — König J, 2024)

• Acid-stable by design* — A. niger aspartic proteases are active and stable under acidic gastric conditions (biochemical/structural work). (NIH/PubMed — Bhattacharya S, 2019; NIH/PMC — Kanerva A, 2020)

• Practical dosing context* — Reviews outline fed/fasted timing and considerations for BHCl use. (NIH/PMC — Hwang C, 2016; NIH/PubMed — Derakhshan M, 2020)

• Case-level evidence* — BHCl + pepsin use before protein meals improved symptoms and weight in an individual case. (NIH/PubMed — Kim H, 2024)

• Gut barrier & microbiome (emerging)* — Betaine supported intestinal morphology and microbiota in stress models. (NIH/PMC — Wu Q, 2018; NIH/PMC — Zhang Y, 2023)

• Enzyme characterization* — Academic work on A. niger protease kinetics and substrate handling. (NIH/PubMed — Bhattacharya S, 2019)

• Digestive physiology context* — University-led reviews describe gastric pH dynamics and nutrient absorption challenges. (NIH/PMC — Hwang C, 2016)

• NIH Office of Dietary Supplements — Fact sheet on dietary supplements and digestive aids (stable URL). (NIH/ODS — 2024)

• NCCIH — Complementary digestive support research overview. (NCCIH — 2024)

• Supports healthy stomach acidity for digestion*

• Helps break down dietary proteins with acid-stable protease*

• Backs nutrient absorption for pH-sensitive compounds*

• Designed for mealtime digestive support*

3rd-party lab tested for identity, potency & purity

See product label for full instructions, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Do not exceed recommended dose. If pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition, consult your physician.*

• Serving Size — 2 Veg Capsules
• Servings Per Container — 60
• Betaine HCl — 1,296 mg**
• Acid-Stable Protease (300 SAPU, Fungal Pepsin from Aspergillus niger) — 300 mg**
• Form — Easy-to-swallow vegetarian capsules
• Free From — Non-GMO, gluten-free; not manufactured with yeast, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, or sesame
• Quality — Third-party tested for identity, potency & purity
• Note — Natural color variation may occur

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

Betaine HCl + Pepsin — digestive support for protein breakdown, nutrient absorption & gastric pH balance. Clinically Studied Ingredients — NIH/PubMed!*