Betaine HCL (Betaine Hydrochloride), 648 mg – Digestive comfort, protein digestion, and optimal nutrient absorption

Betaine HCL (Betaine Hydrochloride), 648 mg, Now Foods is a smart formula created to support the first stage of digestion – in the stomach. Betaine hydrochloride provides support for a physiological level of gastric acidity, essential for the denaturation of proteins and the preparation of foods for subsequent stages of digestion. The formula is completed with an acid-stable protease (fungal pepsin from Aspergillus niger), with an activity of 150 SAPU, capable of acting efficiently in the acidic gastric environment to break proteins into peptides that are easier for the body to handle.
 

Through the targeted association between betaine HCl and an acid-stable protease, the product supports post-meal comfort, especially in the case of protein-rich meals, promotes optimal absorption of certain pH-dependent micronutrients, and helps maintain a harmonious digestive rhythm. It is a practical choice for people with an active lifestyle, for those on high-protein diets, or for moments when heavy meals may place extra demands on digestion.

Detailed benefits of Betaine HCL (Betaine Hydrochloride), 648 mg, Now Foods

• Support for physiological gastric acidity

Adequate stomach acidity is the cornerstone of the entire digestive process. A sufficiently low pH denatures protein structures, activates endogenous digestive enzymes, and prepares the food bolus for passage into the small intestine. Betaine hydrochloride provides targeted support for this physiological acidity, contributing to the overall efficiency of digestion from the first step.

✅ Favors reaching the optimal gastric pH
✅ Helps activate and enhance the efficiency of digestive enzymes
✅ Supports a proper start to digestion right in the stomach
 

• Protein digestion – dedicated enzymatic support

The included acid-stable protease (fungal pepsin) is designed to function in the acidic gastric environment, where it fragments dietary proteins into shorter peptides. This „pre-digestion” reduces the load on the downstream digestive tract and can promote a feeling of comfort after meals rich in meat, eggs, or dairy.

✅ Efficient fragmentation of proteins into peptides
✅ Support for protein-rich meals
✅ Improved postprandial comfort
 

• Absorption of key nutrients

Adequate gastric pH helps release vitamins and minerals from the food matrix. Acidity favors the solubilization of minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, or zinc, and supports the release of vitamin B12 from foods, setting the stage for subsequent absorption. Therefore, a „well-calibrated” stomach is an ally for bioavailability.

✅ Favors the solubilization of pH-dependent minerals
✅ Supports the release of vitamin B12 from foods
✅ Contributes to more efficient use of nutrients
 

• Comfort with hearty meals and a harmonious digestive rhythm

Hearty or rushed meals can occasionally create a feeling of heaviness. By supporting physiological acidity and proteolytic activity, Betaine HCL with acid-stable protease can help the body better manage these moments, contributing to more predictable gastric transit and better perceived comfort after eating.

✅ Support during periods with more substantial meals
✅ Supports regularity and smooth digestion
✅ Helps maintain abdominal comfort
 

• Gastric barrier and balance in the stomach environment

Physiological acidity means not only efficient digestion, but also a selective environment that is less friendly to unwanted microorganisms ingested with food. By supporting optimal gastric pH, betaine hydrochloride contributes to the stomach’s „filter” role, a relevant element for day-to-day digestive hygiene.

✅ Supports a selective gastric environment
✅ Contributes to the hygiene of the upper digestive tract
✅ Favors a „cleaner” passage to the small intestine
 

• Synergy: betaine HCl + acid-stable protease

The formula combines two complementary levers: gastric acidity supported by betaine HCl and proteolysis carried out by acid-stable protease (150 SAPU). When proteins are properly denatured and encounter an enzyme active at low pH, their fragmentation becomes more efficient. This synergy translates into a coherent and logical digestive process, well aligned with natural physiology.

✅ Dual, complementary action
✅ Efficient proteolysis at gastric pH
✅ Consistent support for the entire early digestive flow
 

• Support for high-protein diets and active lifestyles

Those following eating plans with a high protein intake (athletes, low-carb/keto diets, cutting or muscle-gain phases) can benefit from the targeted support of this formula. Moreover, during intense schedules, when meals tend to be faster or less chewed, facilitating protein digestion becomes particularly helpful.

✅ Suitable for protein-focused diets
✅ Useful in demanding athletic programs
✅ Adapted to the fast pace of modern life
 

• Long-term comfort and daily routine

Digestion that starts properly in the stomach is reflected in comfort felt throughout the day: a feeling of lightness, clarity, and steady energy. Betaine HCL, 648 mg, with acid-stable protease supports this daily routine by providing a physiology-friendly framework for main meals.

✅ Feeling of lightness after meals
✅ Consistency in the digestive routine
✅ Tone and readiness for everyday activities
 

• Now Foods quality and transparency

Now Foods is recognized for its rigorous standards, clear labeling, and careful selection of ingredients. In this product, the dosages are transparent and targeted for efficiency in the gastric environment, making integration into a personal routine simple and easy to understand.

✅ Clear doses, aimed at action in the stomach
✅ Traceability and consistency
✅ Precise formula without unnecessary elements
 

• Easy fit with healthy habits

The product pairs intuitively with simple principles: adequate hydration, proper chewing, a balanced eating rhythm, and quality food choices. In this context, Betaine HCL with acid-stable protease becomes a useful link in the chain of physiological digestion.

✅ Complement to mindful eating habits
✅ Versatile according to schedule and preferences
✅ Support for a balanced lifestyle

This stomach-physiology-oriented formula offers dual support – acidic and enzymatic – for more efficient protein digestion, a gastric environment favorable to absorption, and postprandial comfort felt naturally. By combining betaine hydrochloride with an acid-stable protease, Now Foods delivers a practical tool for those who want every meal to be not only tasty but also easy for the body to manage.



 

How to use

Take 1 capsule at the beginning of each meal. Do not take on an empty stomach.




 

Other ingredients

Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), magnesium stearate (vegetable source), microcrystalline cellulose, and silicon dioxide.
Not manufactured with yeast, soy, milk, egg, fish, crustacean, tree nut, or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Warnings

For adults only. Consult your physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition (especially acid reflux). Keep out of reach of children.
Do not take if you have a gastric or duodenal ulcer.
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.