
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. Another physiological role of gastric hydrochloric acid
is to protect the body from food-borne enteric infections through its
antibacterial properties. Betaine Plus may be a useful dietary adjunct for
for individuals wishing to supplement their diets with Betaine HCl and Pepsin. Adults take as directed by physician only. No known side effects reported. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct
light. Keep out of reach of children. Pike RL, Brown ML. Nutrition - An Integrated Approach, 3rd
edition. John Wiley & Sons, 1984, pp.211-215. Steele RD, Harper AE. In:Present Knowledge in Nutrition, 6th
edition. Brown ML ed. International Life Sciences Institute - Nutrition
Foundation, 1990, pp. 67-79. Wolf M, Ransberger K. Enzyme Therapy. Vantage Press, Inc.
New York, 1972. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or
prevent any disease.
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1 Capsule Contains:
Betaine HCl
650 mg
Pepsin
140 mg
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