Thorne Betaine HCL & Pepsin - Digestive Support Formula

Enhanced Protein Digestion: Betaine HCL provides supplemental hydrochloric acid that creates the optimal acidic environment in the stomach for protein breakdown, while pepsin—the primary proteolytic enzyme—cleaves peptide bonds to transform complex proteins into smaller, absorbable amino acids. This dual-action approach ensures thorough protein digestion, reducing the burden on lower digestive organs and minimizing undigested protein reaching the intestines where it can cause discomfort.

Optimized Nutrient Absorption: Adequate stomach acid is essential for liberating minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc from food matrices, as well as activating intrinsic factor for vitamin B12 absorption. By restoring healthy gastric pH levels, this formula enhances the bioavailability of critical nutrients, supporting everything from energy production and bone health to immune function and red blood cell formation throughout the body.

Gastric Function Support: Proper stomach acidity acts as the body's first line of defence against ingested pathogens and supports the timely release of gastric contents into the small intestine. This formula helps maintain the physiological pH gradient necessary for triggering pancreatic enzyme secretion and bile release, ensuring coordinated digestive function throughout the gastrointestinal tract and promoting comfortable digestion after meals.

Thorne Quality Assurance: Manufactured to NSF Certified for Sport® standards, this formula contains pure, pharmaceutical-grade betaine hydrochloride and pepsin without unnecessary fillers, binders, or additives. Each capsule provides consistent, reliable potency in an acid-resistant capsule that delivers ingredients precisely where needed, making it trusted by healthcare practitioners and athletes across Canada for digestive optimization.