{"product_id":"pure-encapsulations-betaine-hcl-pepsin-250-veggie-caps","title":"Pure Encapsulations Betaine HCL Pepsin 250 Veggie Caps","description":"\u003ch2 data-content-type=\"heading\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003eBetaine HCL Pepsin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePromotes digestive function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetaine HCl and pepsin are naturally occurring gastric-juice components that render nutrients available for absorption and biological activity. Betaine HCl is an acidic form of betaine, which promotes optimal gastric lumen acidity; pepsin is a protein-digesting enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of peptide bonds. Both promote the solubilization of food particles and the healthy absorption and utilization of nutrients, including protein, calcium, vitamin B12, and iron. Contact with gastric juices causes protein and polysaccharide degradation, allowing them to become more accessible to the actions of the hydrolytic enzymes in the duodenum and jejunum. As stomach acid secretion decreases with age, betaine HCl can aid endogenous stomach acid production and promote optimal digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the digestive enzyme pepsin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures an acidic form of betaine to aid digestion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pure Encapsulations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50993255383335,"sku":"BP2C-C","price":65.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/5693\/9559\/files\/Image48.jpg?v=1769808116","url":"https:\/\/www.thevitaminstore.ca\/products\/pure-encapsulations-betaine-hcl-pepsin-250-veggie-caps","provider":"The Vitamin Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}