Betaine HCL not working...at all 
america05
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I am trying to treat my low stomach acid for almost two weeks now with Betaine HCL with pepsin. I have gone through two bottles trying to find my correct dosage, and are up to 20 pills at my last meal. Within five minutes I am bloated and belching. It could be some tuna, or a low carb sandwich with protein, it doesn't matter, I get just as bloated and belch non stop. My concern is that I'm up to 20 pills and NO burning, no GI discomfort, nothing. I have tried Gastrazyme, apple cider vinegar and honey, digestive enzymes, aloe, etc. and now the HCL and no improvements. I was wondering if anyone else has had experience with taking over 20 pills before they finally found their dosage?
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- Re: Betaine HCL not working...at all BrightSideOfLife
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MoreThis is a reply to # 2,111,314That sounds like a hell of a lot, but what concentration? The size of the meal will also make a difference.
I get slight burning but nothing really uncomfortable at 9x648mg/150mg capsules of Now foods Betaine HCI. I took that in two helpings, first 5 caps before and after the meal 4 caps.
That was with a very big meal that filled a large plate. I also take 2 caps of Digest Ultimate (Platinum) along with the Betaine HCI.
Therefore try splitting it up. Are you taking any water with them? Even better might be apple cider vinegar or lemon juice slightly diluted with water. Watch your teeth!
Still some minor belching though and a tiny bit of burning. I finished eating 10 mins ago.
I am expecting some Swanson Betaine/pepsin HCI early next week. A lower dose but twice the capsules and cheaper so adjusting should be easier.
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- Re: Betaine HCL not working...at all america05
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This is a reply to # 2,111,545It's with a large meal, and no burning. The dose was 648mg, and even with a small meal at 20 pills...nothing. Some times with lots of water, sometimes with none other than what I took pills with.
- Re: Betaine HCL not working...at all BrightSideOfLife
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This is a reply to # 2,113,203What brand of HCI are you using? Could you try a different brand of HCI? That seems a great deal to be taking even with a large meal. That's more than twice what I have been taking and I don't think meals could get any larger than mine. In fact I am seriously thinking about reducing my meal size to make it easier on my stomach to digest. Smaller meals might work better when the digestive system function is diminished. Little and often might be a better approach.
You could leave the capsules in your mouth until they become a little soft before swallowing them. Saliva might help break the capsule up. Be careful that the capsule doesn't break.
I've received the Swanson hydrochloric acid caps and they seem to be working okay. I've doubled them due to the lower dosage but I am getting about the same of HCI, I'm not sure about the pepsin due the way the concentration is listed. I do also take Digest Ultimate, usually 2 capsules.
I've been starting to take some HCI on an empty stomach with 100ml of water and I'm increasing the number of capsules ATM. I want the acid concentration as high as possible to help destroy any bacteria in my stomach. In theory that should help stop the belching.- Re: Betaine HCL not working...at all america05
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This is a reply to # 2,113,276I take NOW brand. I could try a different brand. Thanks for the help!
- Re: Betaine HCL not working...at all BrightSideOfLife
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This is a reply to # 2,113,276I was taking 12 capsules with a high protein meal some months back and I began late Sept 2013 early October and increased daily before reaching 12 capsules of the Now Betaine hcl.
Since then I read that Malic Acid helps the stomach to produce acid and pepsin so I purchased some of that. It's a lot cheaper than buying hcl capsules. What I get from TradeIngredients is in fairly large granules which will only stack up a small amount on a teaspoon before it will stack no further. I take a teaspoon as full as possible, which is a little more than slightly heaped. To that I add a heaped tsp of Xylitol and this reminds me so much of Granny Smith apples which I have always loved the taste of, a slightly sweet and sour flavour. To this I add one drop of Clove essential oil in a glass of water about 200ml/7 floz full.
Since starting drinking this in mid December I have been able to reduce the number of hcl capsules down to 4 for the exact same meal, so a third less. Occasionally, I do get a slight burning sensation, particularly when I move around so there does seem to be sufficient acid. I do only drink this with my meal and nothing else.
I am pleased because Malic Acid costs me a lot less than hcl capsules. Not yet a 100% solution but a definite improvement. Plus it saves me money which is always welcome.
- Re: Betaine HCL not working...at all america05
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- Re: Betaine HCL not working...at all jesser85
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This is a reply to # 2,111,314Have you tried an elimination diet. It could be the food your eating causing you distress. Also it's best to eat protein separate from starches, so no meat in sandwiches. Try avoiding grains, it made a huge difference for me. Also, when we have problems digesting it is often caused by lack of bile. Think about doing a liver flush, best to do after a Colon Cleanse of some type. An enzyme called GB3 or PanOx is great for improving digestion by supplying much needed bile. Hope this helps!
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