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Betaine HCl with Gentian Root 650mg 90Capsules

Original price was: £22.70.Current price is: £18.15.

Description

Description

Gentian Root and Betaine

Viridian Betaine HCl with Gentian is a digestive support supplement designed to address “hypochlorhydria”—the medical term for low stomach acid.

Unlike many digestive aids that focus on the intestines, this formula targets the stomach, providing immediate supplemental acid (Betaine HCl) alongside an herbal “bitter” that encourages your body to produce its own.

1. Immediate Restoration of Stomach Acidity

Each capsule provides 650mg of Betaine Hydrochloride, which delivers a supplemental source of hydrochloric acid (HCl).

  • The Benefit: It lowers the stomach pH almost immediately upon ingestion. This is crucial for breaking down tough dietary proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids. Without enough acid, protein sits in the stomach too long, leading to that “heavy” feeling or “food sitting like a brick” after meals.

2. Traditional “Bitter” Stimulation with Gentian

Gentian root is a potent herbal bitter. While Betaine replaces missing acid.

  • The Benefit: When the bitter compounds in Gentian hit the receptors in the digestive tract, they trigger a reflex that stimulates the secretion of saliva, stomach acid, and bile. This provides a “dual-action” approach: immediate support from the HCl and long-term tonifying support for your own digestive organs.

3. Improved Nutrient Absorption

Low stomach acid is a common “hidden” cause of nutrient deficiencies, even in people with healthy diets.

  • The Benefit: Sufficient HCl is required to “cleave” or release specific nutrients from food so they can be absorbed later in the small intestine. Key nutrients that depend on stomach acid include:

    • Vitamin B12: Requires acid to be released from animal proteins.

    • Minerals: Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc all require an acidic environment to become “ionized” for absorption.