SOLARAY High Potency Betaine HCl with Pepsin, 275 VegCaps

I am 80 and my stomach does not produce sufficient acid to completely digest food, particularly protein. In addition to poor nutrient absorption, particularly Vit B12, slow motility and the presence of partially digested food, coupled with bacteria ingested with consumed food, results in bacteria eating the food. This produces gas which can easily get up into the upper respiratory tract and cause irritation of the throat, lungs and sinuses. This type of reflux is called LPR and is due to very deficient levels of naturally occurring stomach acid. My symptoms involved hoarseness starting about 30 minutes after eating, especially a meal containing protein. I also developed a large nasal pollyp that had to be removed. However, since starting to take HCL right after a meal, I do not get any symptoms. The number of capsules to take depends on how deficient your stomach acid is. Since I follow a high fat, moderate protein and low cab diet I normally take from three to five capsules with each meal. To determine the ideal dose you you, start with one capsule after a meal, and if you do not experience any stomach irritation, continue to slowly add capsules until you do get a bloated or burning sensation. When that occurs, back off one capsule and that would be your routine dosage. For smaller meals, take fewer capsules. HCL also works for those suffering from acid reflux. When stomach acid is low but above pH 2.5, the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) that normally keeps acid out of the esophagus, doesn't close properly, allowing some acid to get into the esophagus and casue the burning sensation. Taking supplemental acid lowers the pH below 2.5 and allows the LES to shut properly.

The best for digestion and helps you absorb other nutrients! Prevents gas & bloating and help digesting your protein, sugar & foods!

I'm not sure if. There's anything better but, these work like gold for me. The.trick is to kn what works for your body and the amount you need. I take two before each meal and the magic happens in about 30 mins. I prayed for God, to send me relief and he answered. Thxu, Solara for BHCI w pepsin.

Product meets the claim to address low gastric acid production. Cons -light odor.

Works as advertised

I can not be without these! Every time I eat meat I must take several of these. I started slow, 1 pill with a heavy meat meal at first and then add 1 extra pill everyday until I hit my limit. When you get a slight burn in stomach go back to the amount before. When you get that burn you can drink a little baking soda in water to calm it. I never take these if I have alcohol with my meal. Also, I don’t use them with no meat or little meat meals. This is just my experience. I have noticed that I absorb iron better being that I am always iron deficient and my indigestion has improved. My sinus issues are way better since I’ve introduced these to my diet. I won’t go over 6 pills with my heavy meat meals because I think the bottle says not to exceed so many in a day.(not sure the number not to exceed)I’m not a doctor, I’m just a girl with an opinion that wants to share what worked for me.

Arrived in a timely manner as was just what I ordered.

I like the company and I like this product. It has a good ratio of Betaine HCL to pepsin. My only complaint and it's major is the maltodextrin in here. It has so many negative side affects, specifically that affect the Gi tract! WHY do they put it in here? None of the other brands add it. So now I have to go find another brand. I can not put that in my body.