Reviewer: Fred, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)

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Has been effective in relieving severe heartburn.

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Has been effective in relieving severe heartburn.
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Reviewer: kram, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

Brand Product: Other

Comment:
Severe stomach pain out of the blue, and could barely eat without feeling full. PPI's, enzymes, muscle relaxers did nothing. Thanks to western medicine for being clueless and owned by big pharma. My own research led me to try Betaine Hydrochloride and it fixed my problem immediately.

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Severe stomach pain out of the blue, and could barely eat without feeling full. PPI's, enzymes, muscle relaxers did nothing. Thanks to western medicine for being clueless and owned by big pharma. My own research led me to try Betaine Hydrochloride and it fixed my problem immediately.
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Reviewer: george, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Consumer)

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I have been taking this for five years based on the recommendation of my Medical Dr. and a nutrition a specialist. I had two years of constant diarrhea and gas, and saw multiple doctors who put me on Prilosec, and through thousands of dollars of tests. Eventually a specialist found I had ameobic infections and was getting them from not enough stomach acid or enzymes to kill the bugs. We tried p ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking this for five years based on the recommendation of my Medical Dr. and a nutrition a specialist. I had two years of constant diarrhea and gas, and saw multiple doctors who put me on Prilosec, and through thousands of dollars of tests. Eventually a specialist found I had ameobic infections and was getting them from not enough stomach acid or enzymes to kill the bugs. We tried prescription enzyme replacement therapy to the tune of $1500.00 a month. It helped but in going back to the doctors, both recommended HCL as a possibly more effective remedy. I take the same number of HCL pills as I did enzymes, they are more effective, at about 2% of the cost. As a side effect, my iron is better, skin and hair are better, and I get fewer cold sores. Actually being able to digest the minerals in your food is wonderful for your health. This used to be recommended for geriatric digestive issues regularly, because just like tears, saliva and etc., the more you age the less efficient your body is at creating digestive juices. I highly recommend it.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)

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The "official" review on this site is ludicrous. As one other consumer mentioned, the reason that there is so little research, etc. is that no one stands to make billions of dollars from patenting it and selling it for 100x the cost to produce it. I can tell you based upon my 5 years of experience with betaine HCL that it is perfectly safe (as long as you do not have ulcers of any ... Show Full Comment

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The "official" review on this site is ludicrous. As one other consumer mentioned, the reason that there is so little research, etc. is that no one stands to make billions of dollars from patenting it and selling it for 100x the cost to produce it. I can tell you based upon my 5 years of experience with betaine HCL that it is perfectly safe (as long as you do not have ulcers of any kind). Furthermore, if you follow the recommendations of any number of wholistic medical practitioners, you increase the dosage gradually until you notice a side effect, then you reduce the dosage. There should NOT be noticeable side effects, only positive improvements in digestive function. If you doubt me, do your homework on the digestive system. We know far more now than we did 10 years ago. Stop listening to doctors who don't read current research; do your own investigation and take back your health!
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Reviewer: ncw, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Consumer)

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I had acid reflux that seriously affected my asthma and esophagus, and was prescribed the purple ppi for 10 years, however the condition grew worse. Finally I got and uncontrolled cough and my asthma could not be controlled either. While under the care of an internationally known hospital for my symptoms, I got the advice from someone else to try Betaine HCL with Pepsin. The 6 month long coughin ... Show Full Comment

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I had acid reflux that seriously affected my asthma and esophagus, and was prescribed the purple ppi for 10 years, however the condition grew worse. Finally I got and uncontrolled cough and my asthma could not be controlled either. While under the care of an internationally known hospital for my symptoms, I got the advice from someone else to try Betaine HCL with Pepsin. The 6 month long coughing episode ended in 2 days. That was 5 years ago, and now I'm down to one 650mg dose per day, my general health has steadily improved. I've been able to get off Prosac, Lunesta, and steroid inhalers. So why isn't Betaine HCL intensively tested? A 250 capsule bottle of 650mg pills costs 18.00. Do the math.
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