Dr. Mercola Betaine HCL and Pepsin, 30 Servings (90 Capsules), Dietary Supplement, 650mg Betaine HCL Per Capsule, Supports Healthy Digestion, Non-GMO

Due to low stomach acid, I’ve been using this product for ten years. For me it’s needed and I’ve found this brand is reliable.

Excellent product, but it comes in a glass bottle so it might break during shipping.

I ordered this because I read something that suggested that some cases of acid reflux/GERD are caused by having too LITTLE stomach acid to trigger the stomach inlet to close off the esophagus correctly. I figured it was worth a try, since several years of Pepcid and Zantac hadn't done anything to help it. Yeah, turns out the traditional reflux meds were just treating the end-result symptom and making my digestion less able to break down my food, which exacerbated my existing problems absorbing B12 and iron and calcium. This is the second-most-important supplement in my arsenal now, right behind magnesium; they've been nearly miraculous in getting back to a less-unhealthy state than I've been in for a decade.These capsules, like most, don't have any real smell or taste, but they work quite well. There were a few days of increased stomach upset until my body got used to the idea, but my GERD has all but disappeared in the month I've been taking these. And I'm having fewer bouts of IBS as well, which is another major win in my book.However, these are fairly expensive for my budget, so I may not be able to swing this brand consistently, no matter how much better the Dr. Mercola formulation is supposed to be. Now that I know that Betaine HCl works for me, I'll likely try some from other manufacturers until I find one that's affordable with my income and still effective at keeping my GERD gone and improving my digestion.

Works perfect!

I use this and think it's groovy

Product received when opening the bubble wrap the bottle was Broken. stuck it in a zip lock bag so the shards of glass would not go all over the floor

Helps with digestion

I have always liked Dr. Mercola’s supplements, so I recently ordered this Betaine HCL and Pepsin product. It provides 650 mg of Betaine HCL, derived from beets, and 50 mg of Fungal Pepsin, from Aspergillus niger, which is often found in probiotic supplements. Betaine HCL is widely used as a digestive aid to boost stomach acid naturally. It is also used to alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), as both may occur when there's not enough stomach acid to keep gut bacteria under control. It is fast-acting and works for just a short time (about an hour), so it should be taken just before a meal that contains protein. It should never be taken on an empty stomach.This bottle contains 90 capsules. The product description states "30 servings (90 capsules)," but per the label, one capsule should be taken three times a day with meals. That's 90 servings, and if taken 3 times a day, the bottle is a 30-day supply. The ingredients are of good quality, and the dose recommendation is in line with current research. But determining the right dose can vary from one person to the next and may require some trial and error. Too little will be ineffective; too much will cause discomfort from excess stomach acid. This product is non-GMO, soy-free, and gluten-free. While on the pricey side, I feel that the quality of this product is worth a few dollars more, and it’s a good choice to consider for those who are shopping for Betaine HCL with pepsin.