Doctor's Best Betaine HCl Pepsin & Gentian Bitters Supplement, 120 Capsules

These work and they work great. I've been dealing with GERD for years now and the past 11 months it got real bad. The doctors prescribed acid reducing medication and I do not want to be on those forever. After doing some research, thank you Dr. Berg on acid reflux, my issue is low acidity in my stomach. I did try the apple cider vinegar and that helped a lot and I just started taking these Betaine HCL a few days ago and I have NOT taken any TUMS or acid reducing medication. This will get to the bottom of your issue and if you just hit 50 years of age, then this is what you need. Now, if you need a TUMs after taking one of these, then you most likely have too much acid in your stomach, but if you feel good afterwards, then you suffer from low pH in your stomach and you will eventually get to the root of your issue. For the last 10 months when I go surfing early in the morning, if I don't take a TUMs go to surfing, I would feel heartburn but today I didn't feel that unpleasant sensation sitting on my surfboard in So Cal. So far so good, and good luck to you out there.

Works so good. Glad I found this as sometimes when I eat food my stomach is not settled and this really helps. No side effects, very easy to swallow or use.

It may be too early to leave such a glowing review, but I'll update it if it turns out to be a false alarm. For over a decade, since about 2009, I've had almost constant loose stools and diarrhea. Not off and on, but every day. Pardon the TMI, but it became a daily ritual, to use the bathroom multiple times for number two. I almost forgot what a firm stool felt like. Well the first day of taking these pills, that's no more. I used the bathroom once, and it was solid! *Strike up Handel's Halleluiah Chorus!* It has been months since that happened. I honestly don't even remember the last time! It's not an exaggeration to say I've tried just about everything else for the past decade. I've tried psyllium husk fiber, which is the only thing that helped other than this, though the stool still wasn't totally firm. I've tried Benefiber. I tried probiotics of various sorts, kefir, yogurt, s. bolardii, l. reuteri, etc. etc. I tried IBS supplements. I tried Propolis. I went to a gastroenterologist who ran stool tests on me, did a colonoscopy, and prodded around with no success. I've had GERD, which I've taken pills to suppress my stomach acid, and all the while the problem just became worse. In my research I've learned that my symptoms, common symptoms of what doctors pass off as IBS because they don't know the root cause of them, can be caused by low stomach acid. Oddly enough, even the acid reflux apparently may be caused by it. When I read this, I came across something called the "baking soda test." Baking soda is a strong base, so when you put it in a strong acid, like stomach acid, it produces gas, enough to make you give off a strong belch. So you mix half a teaspoon of baking soda in about four ounces of water and swallow it. You time three minutes. If you don't belch, you aren't giving off the expected gas that one would expect if your stomach acid is strong enough. *This test should be run in the morning when you get up, before you've had food.* I took this test a couple mornings in a row and had very little gas. Didn't belch at all the second time I tried it, and the first time I did a slight bit immediately, probably because I swallowed some air. This convinced me to go ahead and try these pills. And boy am I glad I did. This may be a game changer if they continue to work like they did today. These pills are working in a way I haven't seen anything else work, and my first trip to the potty since I started taking them was a FIRM success. If you have symptoms of IBS, loose stools, diarrhea, frequent trips to the bathroom, etc., you owe it to yourself to give these a try.

I’ve been using Doctor’s Best Betaine HCI Pepsin & Gentian Bitters for a short period, and while it’s too early to see significant results, my initial impressions are positive. Effectiveness: Early signs suggest that it may be helping with my digestion, particularly with protein breakdown and absorption. I’ve noticed a slight improvement in how I feel after meals, but it’s too soon to confirm any major benefits. Usage: The capsules are easy to take, and the recommended dosage is straightforward. Incorporating them into my daily routine has been hassle-free. Ingredients: The combination of Betaine HCI, Pepsin, and Gentian Bitters is promising. Knowing that it’s designed to support digestive health gives me confidence in its potential effectiveness. Quality: The product is non-GMO and gluten-free, which is important to me. The quality seems good, and the ingredients are well-chosen for their intended purpose. Value: With 120 capsules in the bottle, it offers a decent value for the price. It’s affordable, and if the long-term benefits prove true, it will be well worth the investment. Conclusion: While it’s too early to make a definitive judgment, Doctor’s Best Betaine HCI Pepsin & Gentian Bitters shows promise as a digestive aid. I’ll continue using it and monitor for further improvements.

Lately I’ve been having gut issues including acid reflux, bloating, indigestion etc. When I eat certain meals I notice I get full really fast then the other symptoms follow. After doing some research I decided to buy this. I took it with my first bite of breakfast and feel fine! But do your research and only take this with meals where there is PROTEIN as this will help break them down properly. Also make sure to get some l glutamine, aloe Vera gel, and zinc carnosine to help attack your gut issues at the source and heal them. These won’t heal your gut but they are a good supplement to take while you are in the process of healing and make digesting food so much easier.

Let me start with my weight journey. There will be TMI. So stop reading now if you don't want to read that. I am giving my honest review along with my medical struggles. Four years ago I ate extremely healthy exercised 2 hours 5x a week, which I had been doing for 3 years already. I suddenly gained 15 lbs while eating healthy and exercising. I decided to go to a nutritionist I told her what I ate and how much I exercised, but she didn't believe me. So I stopped meeting my nutritionist because she said, "as we get older our metabolism gets slower... " I was 28 at the time, I did not accept her explanation because my weight gain was sudden within a month. At the time I was eating small meals 6x a day along with my protein shakes. I kept that diet but I kept struggling to lose weight, I tried keto with intermittent fasting before my pregnancy and I was able to lose 10 lbs. After my pregnancy I had gained 13 lbs. I tried keto and intermittent fasting and I was not able to lose a pound! I also was diagnosed with choleostasis of pregnancy and after having my baby I had gallbladder issues, not being able to digest fat with constant diarrhea. Of course I could not do keto anymore because of my gallbladder. So I researched leaky gut and candida. My symptoms were stomach cramps after eating, heartburn, bad breath even after brushing teeth, No headaches or stomach growls after not eating for a long period of time, no hunger, indigestion and diarrhea after consuming fats, constipation , mild nausea,heartburn, diagnosed with pre-diabetes, unable to lose weight even while eating healthy and exercising, low energy/ tired, unable to concentrate . At first I thought I had hypothyroidism but after doing research I realized my issues started with my gut. So I figured I had low stomach acid after researching with multiple naturopath doctors (These doctors actually want to heal you, not make money off of you like your regular doctors by prescribing meds that don't solve anything but just mask the symptoms.) During the year I suddenly gained weight I was on antibiotics for a tooth ache and yeast infections, and constantly on steroids for swollen tonsils and strep throat, metformin, and I was also on birth control which I attribute my health issues to. All those medications caused my stomach acid to diminish which consequently contributed to my pre-diabetes, inability to lose weight, sudden weight gain, stomach issues and tiredness. I have been able to lose 2lbs with this supplement the first time I took it, 3 capsules before my meal along with digestive enzymes. So far I have lost 5 pounds in 3 days and I am not changing my diet ( but I do eat whole foods and 90% healthy) or exercising. Please don't give up on your health journey, don't believe your doctor just because they have degrees, they are not taught to heal you, they are trained to prescribe medications that cause more issues at the end. Do your research. At the end no one can force you to take that medication, so personally I blame myself for being ignorant and just believing everything my doctors said. I know better now. Good luck and I hope your medical issues get resolved.

I used this for many years and it does work, I can eat red meat now. But the price has skyrocketed. Moved to another brand.

I picked up a bad infection, c-diff, while visiting an extended family member who did not know she had it. She was hospitalized right after and I became very sick. It was grueling infection that ravaged me for 4 months. I had never heard of this infection before. I was told by Dr it is a very serious infection and I could die from it. I was also told it is now epidemic in US. There was a shortage of the antibiotic to treat it, were I live. I was on 1,000 mg a day of antibiotics/Vancomycin a day, to get rid of it. Thankfully, there is an antibiotic to treat it, but I am still recovering from affects of all of it. While infection was still active, I researched and found on Mayo Clinic site it mentioned a certain specific probiotic, which might be helpful with this infection. Unfortunately, it didn't work for me. It helped the bad c-diff bacteria to grow along with the good, worsened my condition, so had to stop it. After I was told via tests, it was gone, I was still having serious stomach problems. I purchased this this product after more research. It might not help everyone, but it helped me right away! Still take it, to one sure. No side affects, for me. ! Wish I would have known about it while the infection was active. I would have tried it.

I was suffering from GERD for past 2+ years. Tried various PPIs, antacids prescribed by different Gastroenterologists which gave relief initially but the issues(heart burn, indigestion, belchinh) were recurring. Finally found the issue was due to low stomach acid, after watching few YouTube videos who had similar problem for past 15+ years. So, I tried this betaine hcl supplement along with d-limonene supplement and it worked like a charm. I didn't had any issues mentioned above even after having dal and fried foods. My bowel movement improved as well. I ordered my 4th tub now. I will use this supplement for a couple more months with reduced dosage to bring my stomach acid level to normal level and planning to use it occasionally when necessary.

It is good. I basically use it twice a day with breakfast and lunch, but if I eat a big meal for dinner, I take additional capsule. It helps with digestion. I recommend it.

Great product

Llevo 25 años con síntomas de gastritis y reflujo que siempre atribuí a exceso de ácido clorhídrico, hace un par de meses vi un video del Dr. Carlos Jaramillo en Youtube y caí en cuenta que mi problema era precisamente lo contrario, hipoclorhidria, la cual a últimas fechas había llegado a afectar de manera muy significativa mi calidad de vida, así que dejé de tomar mi dosis diaria de famotidina y 3-4 días después empecé a tomar una cápsula de Betaine HCI Pepsin and Gentian Bitters con cada comida y el cambio ha sido increíble, todos los malestares estomacales prácticamente han desaparecido, recomiendo altamente este medicamento ya que ha hecho maravillas en mi sistema digestivo en general, adiós gastritis, síndrome de intestino irritable, naúseas, lengua blanca, mal aliento, ansiedad derivada de mi estado crónico de malestar, etc.

Amazing product. I am suffering from Acid Reflux due to lack of stomach acid production. These pills have been a boon for me. I do have to take more pills like 4-5 tablets before each meal. That's expensive as the product with 120 capsules doesn't last a month for me. Overall a very potent product.