Betaine HCL

What Is Betaine HCL (Betaine Hydrochloride)?

Betaine HCL also called betaine hydrochloride is used to increase the acidity of the stomach (lower the stomach acid PH). Stomach acid is vitally important for digestion, helping to break down food, kill pathogens and activate the entire digestive process - in particular pepsin a protein digesting enzyme.

Betaine HCL supplements frequently are combined with the enzyme pepsin for protein digesting synergy. Betaine HCL is an ideal supplement for increasing stomach acidity. We stock a variety betaine HCL supplements, see below to compare our products. Our prices are some of the lowest in the UK for Betaine HCL. Betaine HCL tends to be in a strength of 600mg per capsule (often referred to as 10 grain strength). Most people start off with one capsule with a meal, more may be required for those with particularly low stomach acid.

Betaine HCL and Low Stomach Acid

Insufficient stomach acid levels are more common than people think, stomach acid production tends to be lower in those with asthma, allergies and the elderly. Low stomach acid can impair digestion significantly resulting in a whole host of potential health concerns including a Vitamin B12 deficiency. Betaine HCL increases stomach acidity and can aid digestion for those with low stomach acid.

The Importance Of Stomach Acid

Stomach acid is often thought of as the "bad guy" when it comes to various digestive aid advertisements and it's often suggested that stomach acid is best kept as low as possible to reduce the risk of digestive complaints and heartburn. Stomach acid plays a number of roles and it is the primary digestive juice responsible for helping to break down our food, hydrolyze proteins and set the entire digestive process off.

Stomach acid is highly important for helping to prevent food borne illnesses. Many pathogenic bacteria that would otherwise cause us harm are destroyed or impaired by the harsh acidic conditions of the stomach, in that respect stomach acid protects us from disease. Betaine HCL provides a cost effective way to increase stomach acidity in situations and disease states where it may be lowered.

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12/03/2011 Ubiquinol is now back in stock. Ubiquinol is the reduced "active" co enzyme q10 form that all of the benefits of regular co enzyme q10 (ubiquinone) can be attributed to. Learn more about ubiquinol.

07/03/2012 We have another two high quality astaxanthin products in our Healthy Origins range of products. Astaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid that is a potent antioxidant. Astaxanthin is able to cross the blood brain barrier and may protect the brain from oxidative stress.

05/03/2011 We now stock serrapeptase supplements. Serrapeptase is a natural proteolytic enzyme extracted from Japanese silkworm. Serrapeptase plays a role in preventing fibrin from forming blood clots. Serrapeptase also can help with edema (swelling) following trauma, it has partiucularly shown be useful for post oprative swelling.

16/02/2012 We now have an additional three nattokinase products in stock. Learn more about nattokinase and how it naturally lowers blood pressure and can reduce blood clotting by following the link!

09/12/2011 Introducing Stevia to our product lineup! We now stock stevia powder, stevia tablets and stevia sachets. A fantastic natural sugar substitute, stevia is a genuine alternative to sugar and artificial sweetners.

24/11/2011 We're having a massive sale across over 35 selected products on our website. Save over 25% on across a range of nutritional supplements.

24/11/2011 We now stock Liquid Vitamin D. Each bottle contains 200,000 IU and costs only £7.99!

Featured Products

1. Stevia

Stevia is a natural sweetener with zero calories. Our high potency extract provides no bitter aftertaste. We stock stevia capsules, stevia extract and liquid stevia. Stevia is the perfect sugar substitute for tea, coffee and other beverages. Our stevia is suitable for baking use.

2. Lypo Spheric Vitamin C

The most bioavailable oral form of vitamin C available on the market. Lypo Spheric Vitamin C is a liposome encapsulated form of vitamin c that offers 95-99% bioavailability at any dose. Often simply called liposomal vitamin c, it is truly a remarkable product that provides a 1000mg Vitamin C and a large dose of essential phospholipids per sachet.

3. D-Mannose

A natural remedy for cystitis and UTIs that can have remarkable results. D Mannose can effectively bind to the negative bacteria that infects us and remove it from the body. We sell D Mannose capsules and D Mannose Powder.

4. Vitamin D3

The essential sunshine Vitamin that everyone has been talking about. Vitamin D3 was originally thought of as simply the "bone vitamin" that helped raise calcium levels and store calcium in bone tissue. Recent research has show Vitamin D plays a huge role in the body, from the maintenance of a healthy immune system and inflammatory response to providing resistance to certain disease and infection.

5. Betaine HCL

A naturally derived supplement that helps to boost low stomach acid. Betaine HCL lowers stomach ph (increases acidity) and thus provides digestive support for those with low stomach acid. Low stomach acid can impair digestion and reduce our ability to digest protein. Betaine HCL helps to increase the stomach's ability to hydrolyse and digest food.