Reviewer: guido, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)

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I suffered from terrible heartburn for years which often resulted in throwing up(I'm veggy and generally eat sensibly). Every doctor I spoke to just handed me a prescription for omeprazole. After getting fed up with feeling bloated and sluggish all the time I stumbled upon a book called 'why stomach acid is good for you'. To cut a long story short, I started taking a HCl & pepsi ... Show Full Comment

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I suffered from terrible heartburn for years which often resulted in throwing up(I'm veggy and generally eat sensibly). Every doctor I spoke to just handed me a prescription for omeprazole. After getting fed up with feeling bloated and sluggish all the time I stumbled upon a book called 'why stomach acid is good for you'. To cut a long story short, I started taking a HCl & pepsin supplement (the book recommends a much higher dose than the bottle label) and I have never felt better. Bloating/sluggishness is gone, I have way more energy and now have a 'calm' stomach. It now makes me very annoyed when I see or hear about ant-acids as I now know they're a sham. If you're going to try these please remember that they are most effective when taken immediately before or during meals (I eat a few mouthfuls and then take them). I would NEVER take them on an empty stomach. (I've recommended these to someone who ignored the usage advice and simply replaced their once-per-day omeprazole with one of these which is pointless!) The potency of the various brands can vary quite a lot. I've seen some that are 100mg per capsule and others 600mg per capsule. Personally, I take 600mg with a light/moderate breakfast and 1200mg with a regular/large meal. That works for me but it's best to experiment a little to find your dose(a quick Google search or the above mentioned book will provide plenty of advice), once you do you'll never look back. I certainly haven't!
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Reviewer: dewi, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Consumer)

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Spent 4 years feeling like I had the stomach flu constantly...diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, flatulance, etc. Since beginning taking Betain HCI, most of these symptoms are under control as long as I take the supplement faithfully.

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Spent 4 years feeling like I had the stomach flu constantly...diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, flatulance, etc. Since beginning taking Betain HCI, most of these symptoms are under control as long as I take the supplement faithfully.
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Reviewer: Spartan, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Consumer)

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Developed an allergy in mid life - from rose dust in CA. DC recommended B H - I only need 1/4 tab in mouth (very bitter). Dries up eyes and nose in minutes - no aftereffects for me.

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Developed an allergy in mid life - from rose dust in CA. DC recommended B H - I only need 1/4 tab in mouth (very bitter). Dries up eyes and nose in minutes - no aftereffects for me.
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Reviewer: KwillyMD, 55-64 Male (Caregiver)

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who ever wrote your comment on Betaine HCl obviously knows little about it. Hypochlohydria/achlorhydria is easily diagnosed with the Heidelberg Ph test. Betaine works by supplying acid which is required for proper protein digestion and digestive enzyme activation. Just review your physiology. Low stomach acid results in depression, osteoporosis, macula degeneration, increased risk of pneumonia ... Show Full Comment

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who ever wrote your comment on Betaine HCl obviously knows little about it. Hypochlohydria/achlorhydria is easily diagnosed with the Heidelberg Ph test. Betaine works by supplying acid which is required for proper protein digestion and digestive enzyme activation. Just review your physiology. Low stomach acid results in depression, osteoporosis, macula degeneration, increased risk of pneumonia. Look up the side effects of PPI's.
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Reviewer: concerned, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

Brand Product: Other

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I had a very violent reaction with vomiting after taking two capsules until it was out of my stomach. This treatment is not FDA approved.

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I had a very violent reaction with vomiting after taking two capsules until it was out of my stomach. This treatment is not FDA approved.
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