NOW® Betaine HCl promotes proper digestive conditions and supports the stomach's natural functions.* Its key ingredient is hydrochloric acid (HCl), which activates pepsin for protein digestion, maintains healthy gut flora, and stimulates the release of intestinal enzymes.* Pepsin is a natural protease produced in the stomach to break down proteins in food.* As we age, our HCl production decreases, so supplementing with HCl and pepsin can aid in maintaining normal digestion.* This formula uses a vegetarian, acid-stable protease with the same effectiveness as animal-derived pepsin. Please note that this product may have natural color variations.
