Nutrivene Betaine HCl with Pepsin

People with abnormal gut flora almost without exception have low stomach acid production. Toxins produced by overgrowth of Candida species, Clostridia and other pathogens have a strong ability to reduce secretion of stomach acid. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, author of Gut and Psychology Syndrome, recommends that GAPS patients supplement with stomach acid. The most physiological preparation available is Betaine HCl with Pepsin.  
 
Individuals suffering with stomach and intestinal problems most frequently assume that heartburn, indigestion, gas, and reflux are caused by overproduction of stomach acid. This common misconception has been strongly reinforced by our conventional medical profession, whose practitioners routinely prescribe stomach acid blocking medications at the slightest sign of stomach dysfunction. Strangely enough, the symptoms of stomach acid (hydrochloric acid, HCl) over-production and under production are virtually identical.  
 
Each capsule contains 200 mg Betaine HCl USP and 4 mg Pepsin USP in a vegetable capsule. Other Ingredients: Plant derived cellulose (capsule), magnesium stearate (vegetable).  
 
Nutrivene Betaine with Pepsin contains no yeast, corn, wheat, soy, gluten, egg, salt, sugar, preservatives, artificial colors, or artificial flavors.  
 
Keep out of the reach of children. Keep lid tightly closed and in a cool, dry place. Do not expose to excessive heat.  
 
This product should be consumed at the beginning of each meal with the first bite of food.  
 
Recommendations for Children (from Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride's Gut and Psychology Syndrome): To determine the right dose for a child, start with a small pinch of the powder added to the first spoonfuls of the meal. In two to three days, increase to two pinches and so on. Dr. Campbell-McBride reports that many parents see improvement in their child's stools in just a few days.  
 
Age & Typical Dosage  
18-24 months, 1 pinch  
2-3 years, 2-3 pinches  
4-6 years, 1/2 capsule  
Over 6 years, 1/2-1 capsule  
 
Recommendations for Adults: To determine the right dose, take one capsule at the start of the meal. Monitor how your stomach feels during and after eating. Should any burning or heaviness occur, or if burning has been present previously (before taking the supplement) and is now worsened with the use of the Betaine HCl, do not continue using this supplement. This is an indication that your stomach is overproducing acid, or that your stomach lining may be damaged.  
 
If the first dose of Betaine HCl provides no noticeable stomach discomfort, try taking two capsules at the start of your next meal; again, monitor for burning or heaviness during and after eating. If taking two capsules produces some discomfort but one capsule does not, restrict the dosage to one capsule at the start of each meal. If two capsules produces no discomfort, try three capsules at the start of the next meal.  
 
Most individuals will not require 4 or more capsules. Regular use of supplemental hydrochloric acid will, in most cases, "re-train" the stomach to produce higher concentrations of acid on its own. This process may take anywhere from several weeks to several months, depending upon the individual. The most significant indication that acid production is improving is that Betaine HCl supplementation can no longer be comfortably tolerated.  
 
Each bottle of Nutrivene Betaine HCl with Pepsin contains 90 vegetarian capsules.  
 
 
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

$16.95