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Digestive And Gastrointestinal Support - Supplies Pepsin And Betaine*
Description: 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 that splits large protein molecules into smaller polypeptides. Additionally, hydrochloric acid acts directly on dietary proteins by loosening 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 foodborne enteric infections through its antibacterial properties.
Supplement Facts:
Serving Size: One (1) Capsule
Servings Per Container: 100
Amount per Serving %DV:
Betaine
(From 650 Mg Betaine HCl) 496 mg **
Pepsin
(1:10,000) 140 mg **
** Daily Value Not Established. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Other Ingredients: Cellulose, Gelatin Capsule, Stearates (Vegetable Source)
This product contains NO yeast, no wheat gluten, no soy protein, no milk/dairy, no corn, no sodium, no sugar, no starch, no preservatives, and no artificial coloring or flavoring.
Directions: As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) or more capsules daily with food or as directed by your qualified healthcare consultant.
Notes: Store in a cool, dry place
Warnings: Keep out of the reach of children.
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