NOW Betaine HCL (120 veg caps)

NOW - Betaine HCL - 120 Capsule(s) - NPN: 80072466 Helps digest proteins Helps to support liver function and digestion WIth Protease Fast-acting Vegetarian/Vegan 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. INGREDIENTS Acid stable protease150 mg Betaine hydrochloride648 mg Non-Medicinal Ingredients Cellulose Hypromellose Magnesium Stearate Silica Water