{"product_id":"betaine-hcl-1","title":"BETAINE HCL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePast best-before date (03\/26). Sold as-is at clearance pricing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n High protein diets require high stomach acid and sufficient pepsin (a proteolytic enzyme) to digest and assimilate proteins fully and rapidly.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Low stomach acid is common and can result from:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Stress\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  H-pylori infection\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Using anti-acids (PPIs)\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Poor gut health (dysbiosis)\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Aging\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n HD Muscle Betaine HCL is a highly bioavailable source of hydrochloric acid (HCL). In the stomach's gastric juice, high acidity is required to chemically digest our food, especially proteins.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Optimal gastric HCL is necessary to absorb proteins, calcium, Vitamin B12, and iron. Gastric HCL also promotes the formation and activation of pepsin, the key enzyme for protein digestion.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n HD Muscle Betaine HCL is a therapeutic digestive aid formulated for those on a high protein diet. Each capsule contains 700 mg Betaine HCL and 50 mg Pepsin A (1:10,000 - 500,000 FCC Pepsin Units).\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Directions: Take 1 capsule up to 3x daily with high protein meals. DO NOT take on empty stomach.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HD Muscle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67929388155134,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/9453\/2094\/files\/2477a7_a755ef08146648e5b52043720d2f4e10_mv2.webp?v=1726364601","url":"https:\/\/yoursupplier.ca\/products\/betaine-hcl-1","provider":"YourSupplier.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}