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?