Additional betaine HCl safety considerations include: Never open the capsules—HCL is extremely acidic and will burn your mouth and esophagus. Avoid if you have active peptic ulcers (stomach ulcers). Stop if burning occurs, especially after 1 capsule. ...
Start by taking one capsule of betaine hydrochloride (HCl) before your largest meal of the day. You should feel a burning or warming sensation in your stomach or upper abdomen. You may also feel slightly “acidic,” or as though you have indigestion. Any reaction of this nature indicates yo...
In addition to using the Betaine HCL supplement, there are many changes you can make and natural ways to increase stomach acid, as well. It may take longer to see results from using the natural measures, so it is best to combine using the Betaine HCL supplement with the following suggestion...
I also got very sick one night by drinking way too much champagne, and when I was done, the acidic system cleanse it gave me seemed to help. I think that when you're sick, your system bathes your gut in stomach acid and bile, and this can serve as a natural antibiotic. My...