Betaine Plus

Betaine Plus by Douglas Laboratories

Betaine Plus, provided by Douglas Laboratories, supplies 650 mg of Betaine HCl and 140 mg of Pepsin in each easy to swallow capsule.

The breakdown of dietary protein begins in the stomach where gastric hydrochloric acid (HCl) assumes an important role in protein digestion and other processes. Hydrochloric acid acts as a catalyst in the activation of pepsin from pepsinogen. Active pepsin is a proteolytic enzyme which splits large protein molecules into smaller polypeptides. Additionally, hydrochloric acid acts directly on dietary proteins by loosening up their macromolecular structure (denaturing). Gastric hydrochloric acid also helps reduce poorly available trivalent ferric iron into more soluble and absorbable divalent ferrous iron.

Who should use Betaine Plus?

Betaine Plus may be a useful dietary adjunct for for individuals wishing to supplement their diets with Betaine HCl and Pepsin.

Helps to support digestion and liver function.

Suggested Usage

Adults: Take 1 capsule with each meal (3 capsules daily) or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Consult your healthcare practitioner for prolonged use.

Ingredients

Each Capsule Contains
Chaque Capsule Contient
Chlorhydrate de bétaïne 645 mg
Pepsin (from Sus scrofa stomach) 140 mg/1 400 000 FCC PU
Non-medicinal ingredients: Hypromellose (capsule), magnesium stearate, cellulose.

Risk Information

Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking anticoagulants or anti-infiammatory agents, have gastrointestinal lesions, peptic ulcers, excess stomach acid, high cholesterol, or are having
surgery.

Hypersensitivity has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. Do not use if seal around cap is broken or missing.
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.