Hydrochloric acid tablets help with heartburn and indigestion.

January 1

Hydrochloric acid supplements often contain betaine hydrochloride 650 mg with pepsin. Betaine is an inert cation used to deliver the chloride ion.

You’ll hear hydrochloric acid tablets touted as a natural remedy for reflux and other GI symptoms.

Proponents claim that some patients’ indigestion and heartburn are caused by UNDERproduction of stomach acid...and that taking hydrochloric acid helps.

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