Reviewer: ibhipru, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Consumer)

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Cured my LPR symptom of hoarseness after eating. Lowers the stomach pH allowing the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) to close properly. Facilitates faster digestion and destructuion of bacteria. Pepsin facilitates B12 transport and absorption. GI and ENT docs know this product works but supporting its use is contrary to their bottom line objectives. Sad but true

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Cured my LPR symptom of hoarseness after eating. Lowers the stomach pH allowing the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) to close properly. Facilitates faster digestion and destructuion of bacteria. Pepsin facilitates B12 transport and absorption. GI and ENT docs know this product works but supporting its use is contrary to their bottom line objectives. Sad but true
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Reviewer: JMP, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Consumer)

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I found and started using Betaine HCL in 2009 after researching internet after over 50 years of digestive problems. For me it does miracles. It's outrageous that physicians prescribe all kinds of poisons which make matters worse but most of them don't even know about betaine HCL or pretend to not know and even tend to warn you against using it. Stupid! Maybe because pharmaceutical companie ... Show Full Comment

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I found and started using Betaine HCL in 2009 after researching internet after over 50 years of digestive problems. For me it does miracles. It's outrageous that physicians prescribe all kinds of poisons which make matters worse but most of them don't even know about betaine HCL or pretend to not know and even tend to warn you against using it. Stupid! Maybe because pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer, Novartis or Merck cannot make any money of that supplement and wouldn't pay physicians for prescribing it. Shame and scandal.
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Reviewer: MuseMamaATX, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Consumer)

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I decide to try this because my hair was thinning. Not a lot but I did not like the trend, and I read that this can be because we are not digesting the protein and nutrients from our foods. In addition a gastroenterologist thought maybe I was not digesting fats. And I am getting that tested but in the meantime, I decided to cut out dairy, any seed oils, and most grains. What I noticed is whe ... Show Full Comment

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I decide to try this because my hair was thinning. Not a lot but I did not like the trend, and I read that this can be because we are not digesting the protein and nutrients from our foods. In addition a gastroenterologist thought maybe I was not digesting fats. And I am getting that tested but in the meantime, I decided to cut out dairy, any seed oils, and most grains. What I noticed is when I have the betaine HCI which I took steadily for a year my blood work was clear, all signs of inflammation were also gone from my bloodwork (that was the other issue), and my hair got thicker. In the past couple of months with CoronaVirus quarantine I let my supply run out, and my hair thinned slightly again, and my digestion was less good. So in general I think this is a miracle cure for modern society. I eat a very good diet. But I don’t have an in-house vegan chef or anything, that would be nice! So this is a great plan b. I do eat my lunch on a bed of kale or dark leafy greens most days. In the evening my husband is a protein at dinner guy so there is steak, chicken or fish to digest. I have worked with elderly people especially women and I think this is #1 way to keep your nutrients up to prevent hair thinning. And the hair is probably just a small sign of other vitality and wellness. I do not know why WEBMD and other miss the boat on this so badly. I did for a little while take a product to decrease stomach acid and that may be why this all went sideways for me. It was a prescription med. I stopped after a month but between that and an intensive course of antibiotics about a year ago I think modern medicine does a lot of damage to the stomach and digestive flora. I did probiotics and prebiotics and try to include this in my diet as well.
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Reviewer: MD, 55-64 (Caregiver)

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saw a patient with symptoms of esophageal chemical burn who was taking a hydrochloic acid tablet for heartburn. I'm pretty sure the company making this spends $$$ on google search priority to make sure people harmed by taking acid don't ever get heard.

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saw a patient with symptoms of esophageal chemical burn who was taking a hydrochloic acid tablet for heartburn. I'm pretty sure the company making this spends $$$ on google search priority to make sure people harmed by taking acid don't ever get heard.
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Reviewer: Grace, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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Taking this because of stomach gas and reflux. When I take it with meals that contain protein, as directed, I do not have any trouble with my stomach.

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Taking this because of stomach gas and reflux. When I take it with meals that contain protein, as directed, I do not have any trouble with my stomach.
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