The three types of HCL supplements:
- HCL Liquid
- Betaine HCL
- Glutamic Acid
HCL Liquid 5%
The earliest form of HCL Replacement Therapy was done with HCL Liquid in much higher concentrations than we sell. It was considered dangerous and only available through prescriptions. Many people still prefer this form of HCL. We sell this product diluted to 5% in convenient 1 oz bottles with built in droppers. Notice that in order to reduce changes of accidents we have diluted the acid to five percent. If you get this 5% HCL acid on your skin it will leave a mild irritation, simply wash off with water. We don’t recommend you use this undiluted in your mouth, it will cause big problems if you do that. Always dilute as directed.
Betaine HCL and Glutamic Acid
Capsules and powdered HCL are more effective than the HCL Liquid if appropriate amounts are taken, according to health care professionals. We carry two types of HCL products: Betaine HCL Capsules and Glutamic Acid HCL Powder.
Dr. Wright writes: “There’s no way to know which form – betaine or glutamic acid HCl – is best suited for a given person. I generally find that if one form causes any side effects, it is worthwhile trying the other, since it’s rare that people are sensitive to both forms.” However since the betine molecule is smaller than the glutamic acid molecule, a little more of the glutamic form is necessary because it doesn’t carry as much HCL.
HCL should usually be taken with Pepsin. Stomachs that don’t produce enough HCL also don’t make enough Pepsin. Taking Pepsin together with your HCL increases effectiveness.
We pack Glutamic Acid HCL in powder form since it does not taste bad at all and can easily be mixed in water or your favorite juice.
Note: HCL sould not be taken by anyone who is also using any kind of anti-inflammatory medication such as corticosteroids, aspirin, Indocin, ibuprofen or other NSAIDs. These drugs can initiate damage to the GI lining that supplementary HCL might aggravate, increasing the risk of gastric bleeding or ulcer.
Link: Glutamic Acid 1/2 Cup
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