Well if pH is off & HCL has an effect...
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/abstract/109605067/ABSTRACT?CRETRY...
http://archsurg.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/110/7/819
http://www.jwinebrenner.com/HCLtherapy.ppt
Intravenous nutrient therapy: the "Myers' cocktail" - "Myers' Cocktail"
It appeared that Myers used a 10-mL syringe and administered by slow IV push a combination of magnesium chloride, calcium gluconate, thiamine, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, calcium pantothenate, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, and dilute hydrochloric acid.
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Health Benefits of Betaine HCL
Cardiovascular System
Betaine (especially the Trimethylglycine (TMG) form of Betaine) may help to prevent Cardiovascular Diseases (due to Betaine functioning as a methyl donor which lowers Homocysteine levels).
Digestive System
Betaine Hydrochloride may reduce the risk of
Gallstones in persons with low levels of Hydrochloric Acid (i.e. in persons afflicted with Hypochlorhydria).
Betaine Hydrochloride may alleviate many cases of Heartburn (by increasing the level of Hydrochloric Acid in the Stomach).
Betaine Hydrochloride functions as a supplemental source of Hydrochloric Acid for Hypochlorhydria patients.
Betaine Hydrochloride may be useful for the treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome (Hypochlorhydria (lack of Hydrochloric Acid) patients have increased risk of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome. Betaine Hydrochloride is a source of supplemental Hydrochloric Acid that may eliminate Hypochlorhydria and therefore eliminate the underlying cause of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome).
Immune System
Betaine Hydrochloride may prevent and treat Allergies (insufficient production of Hydrochloric Acid in the Stomach (Hypochlorhydria) is believed to be an underlying cause of some Allergies and Betaine Hydrochloride is a supplemental source of Hydrochloric Acid).
Betaine Hydrochloride may suppress or kill Helicobacter pylori (Hypochlorhydria (lack of Hydrochloric Acid) patients have increased levels of Helicobacter pylori – Betaine Hydrochloride is a source of supplemental Hydrochloric Acid).
Metabolism
Betaine may improve Athletic Performance (by improving the body’s Energy levels, increasing Stamina and improving the body’s utilization of Oxygen).
Betaine may increase the body’s Energy levels.
Betaine may increase the Liver's efficiency in metabolizing Fatty Acids.
Betaine may reduce elevated Homocysteine levels (during its metabolism within the body, Betaine transfers one of its Methyl Groups to Homocysteine, causing Homocysteine to be converted to Methionine; Betaine, by losing one methyl group becomes Dimethyl Glycine (DMG)).
Betaine may detoxify and stimulate the Liver: · Betaine may help to prevent Cirrhosis. · Betaine may help to prevent and reverse Fatty Liver.
Betaine may improve the body’s utilization of Oxygen.
Betaine may increase Stamina.
Nervous System
Betaine (TMG form) may retard the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease (by lowering elevated Homocysteine levels).
Betaine may improve the behavior and Mental Function of children afflicted with Down’s Syndrome (this improvement may be due to Betaine functioning as a methyl donor).
Skin
Betaine (Betaine Hydrochloride form) may be useful for the treatment of Hives (due to the Hydrochloric Acid content of Betaine Hydrochloride).
Betaine may Enhance the Function of these Substances
Amino Acids
Betaine (especially the Trimethylglycine (TMG) form of Betaine) may increase S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) levels.
When the Trimethylglycine (TMG) form of Betaine is utilized in the conversion of Homocysteine to Methionine (by functioning as a methyl donor), it is converted to Dimethylglycine (DMG). This conversion is catalyzed by the enzyme Betaine-Homocysteine Methyltransferase (BHMT).
Enzymes
Betaine may increase the activity of the Betaine-Homocysteine Methyltransferase (BHMT) enzyme.
Nucleic Compounds
Betaine (TMG form) may help to protect the body’s cellular Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) from damage (by functioning as a methyl donor).
Vitamins
Betaine (Betaine Hydrochloride form only) may facilitate the absorption of Folic Acid.
Betaine may Counteract these Toxic Substances
Amino Acids
Betaine (especially the Trimethylglycine (TMG) form of Betaine) may lower elevated Homocysteine levels.
Recreational Drugs
Betaine (especially the Trimethylglycine (TMG) form of Betaine) may help to prevent Alcohol (ethanol)-induced Fatty Liver. TMG may also counteract some other aspects of Alcohol toxicity.
Betaine (especially the Trimethylglycine (TMG) form of Betaine) may help to prevent the Liver damage that can occur with high-dose Nicotinic Acid therapy.
These Substances may Enhance the Function of Betaine
Enzymes
The Betaine-Homocysteine Methyltransferase (BHMT) enzyme catalyzes the conversion of Betaine (together with Homocysteine) to Dimethyl Glycine (DMG) and Methionine.
Choline Oxidase catalyzes the conversion of Choline to Betaine Aldehyde and subsequently catalyzes the conversion of Betaine Aldehyde to Betaine.
Vitamins
Betaine can be manufactured within the body as a degradation by-product of Choline (via the Choline Oxidase Enzyme).
Dietary Sources of Betaine - (mg of Betaine per 100 grams)
Cereal Grains: Wheat Bran 1,339 Wheat Germ 1,241
Herbs: Astragalus Cola
Echinacea Lycium
Processed Foods: Pretzels 237
Seafood: Shrimp 218
Vegetables: Beetroot Broccoli
Spinach 645
Forms of Betaine
Betaine Hydrochloride (Betaine HCl) consists of 76% Betaine combined with 24% Hydrochloride (HCl). It is used as a supplemental form of Hydrochloric Acid. Some ers have stated that Betaine Hydrochloride does not provide the therapeutic effects attributable to pure Betaine (Trimethylglycine).
Trimethylglycine (TMG) is 100% Betaine and is purported to be the optimum form of Betaine for all uses other than correcting Hydrochloric Acid deficiency.
Dosage Recommendations
Cardiovascular System
The preventative dosage of the Trimethylglycine (TMG) form of Betaine commonly used by healthy people to prevent Cardiovascular Diseases is 500 mg per day.
A dosage of 2,000 - 6,000 mg (2 - 6 grams) per day of the Trimethylglycine (TMG) form of Betaine is commonly recommended for people with pre-existing Cardiovascular Disease.
Digestive System
When the Betaine Hydrochloride form of Betaine is used for the correction of Hydrochloric Acid deficiency (Hypochlorhydria), the usual dosage is 325 - 800 mg taken with each meal (a total of 975 - 2,400 mg per day).
Metabolism
A dosage of 2,000 - 4,000 mg (2 - 4 grams) per day of the Trimethylglycine (TMG) form of Betaine is commonly recommended for people with pre-existing Liver Disease.
Bioavailability
Orally-administered Betaine is rapidly absorbed.
Peak concentrations of Betaine are reached in less than one hour after its oral ingestion.
The elimination half-life of orally-administered Betaine is approximately 14.5 hours after a single dose. This half-life increases to 41 hours after five days of daily doses.
Following its ingestion, Betaine is converted to Dimethyl Glycine (DMG) within the Liver. Plasma DMG levels increase significantly after Betaine ingestion.
Approximately 4% of Betaine is excreted unchanged via the Kidneys (indicating that the remaining 96% is metabolized within the body to form other compounds such as DMG).
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THE MASTER IMMUNE DETOX THERAPY!
After years of eating a cooked food diet protein wastes build up in the tissues. These wastes become food for bacteria and viruses to thrive on. Bacteria and viruses are very sophisticated in their warfare tactics. One of which is to build protein films around themselves. These Biofilms, as they are called, protect the bacteria from detection by your immune system. The acid waste bioproducts of these bacteria, viruses and mycoplasmas create the ill health you may contend with.
Therefore the Whole Body Detox Kit should also be considered for restoring pH
Balance especially when first morning urine test below 6.0 pH
You can now dissolve these biofilms and protein wastes by taking two capsules of Premier Betaine HCL and one capsule of HCL Activator after each meal. For more sensitive people start with 1 time per day for one week and build up to 3 times per day.
The inexpenvie HCL (Whole Body) Detox Kit can successfully eliminate the vast majoriy of hidden infections giving your body the opportunity to greatly lighten its toxic burden.
HCL Detox Therapy - 2 Products
Quantum HCL Activator contains a broad-spectrum, natural-source mineral-antioxidant complex for use with Betaine HCL (hydrochloric acid) to liberate the deep cleansing, para-detox power of HCL (hydrochloric acid) to promote the strengthening of the entire immune system and its extensive role in whole body health. For Methylation (increasing the bodies supply of methyl groups)
Quantum Betaine HCL (natural stomach acid) can help clean up the body’s tissues terrain better than any other therapy yet discovered! Assists the bod's natural stomach acids in the digestion and absorption of nutrients, especially protein and vital minerals.
The HCL Detox Program is a highly effective, inexpensive procedure used by medical pioneers in the 1930s with outstanding results for cleansing all the bodys organs and glands. Now you can benefit from this same amazing health procedure and enjoy the added benefits of all natural-source nutrients, free of toxic tagalongs. The synergistic use of these premier quality nutrients is capable of achieving the most rapid shift to ideal cellular resonance, which promotes the ultimate optimal health. HCL may help to dissolve bone spurs and calcium deposits.
Eating cooked food causes us to expend all of our HCL production as we age. Taking supplemental HCL can help to improve digestion and elimination. HCL can kill infections in the stomach lining that cause Ulcers. Thus helping to heal the ulcers.
By taking HCL Activator you are increasing the bodies supply of methyl groups. Methylation is a continuous chemical process the cells do to make energy. The better your methylation the smarter you are.
Highly effective, safe and easy-to-do detox program using a special, natural-source phytomineral activation of HCL (hydrochloric acid). Promotes immune, gastrointestinal, arterial and whole body cleansing and health. Promotes excellent oral and dental detoxification.
Common Symptoms Of Low Hydrochloric Acid
· Bloating or belching, especially after eating
· Burning in the stomach, especially after eating
· Fullness or heaviness in the stomach after eating
· Nausea after eating or taking supplements
· Intestinal gas
· Indigestion
· Bad breath
· Diarrhea or constipation
·
food allergies
· Itching around the rectum
· Weak or cracked fingernails
· Dilated blood vessels in the cheeks or nose (in nonalcoholics)
· Skin breakouts or acne
· Iron deficiency
· Chronic intestinal parasites
· Undigested food in the stool
· Chronic candida infection
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