Supplies Pepsin and Betaine
DESCRIPTION
Betaine Plus, provided by Douglas Laboratories,
supplies 650 mg of Betaine HCl and 140 mg of
Pepsin in each easy to swallow capsule.
FUNCTIONS
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.
INDICATIONS
Betaine Plus may be a useful dietary adjunct for for
individuals wishing to supplement their diets with
Betaine HCl and Pepsin.
FORMULA (#80106)
1 Capsule Contains:
Betaine HCl 650 mg
Pepsin 140 mg
SUGGESTED USE
Adults take as directed by physician only.
SIDE EFFECTS
No known side effects reported.
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
