Betaine & Pepsin

Potency: 345mg / 10mg
Size: 60 Capsules

Betaine
As we age, Hydrochloric Acid production frequently declines, but remains
important for the breakdown of food in the gut. Hydrochloric Acid has
several different functions; for example, it sterilises the ingested food,
acidifies it, activates a powerful protease called Pepsin and allows
vitamin B12 to be extracted from foodstuffs. Additionally, several
minerals such as iron, calcium and zinc rely on this acid for their
utilisation in the body.
This supplement will help to replace some of the lost acidity in the
stomach, thus aiding the digestion of food and may be favoured by
those who wish to ensure a sufficiency of Hydrochloric Acid.
Betaine is also a methyl donor and has the capacity to reduce levels of
homocysteine in the body, thereby helping to reduce risk factors of heart
disease. It is essential for the process by which dietary lipids are turned
into phospholipids, and so supports liver function. Methyl groups are
needed by the body to make neurotransmitters involved in controlling
mood, and hence betaine can have a positive effect on mood.