The root of King Gentius
According to the Roman writer Pliny, gentian owes its name to Gentius, a king of Illyria in the second century BC. The root of the yellow gentian (Gentiana lutea) is one of the bitterest plant parts there are. It is still used in herbal bitters and in the French aperitif Suze.
Made in the United States
Doctor's Best has the capsules made in the United States. The pepsin comes from pigs and the capsule is made of bovine gelatin. The product is therefore not vegetarian, even though the old description says otherwise.
Facts about this product
One capsule contains 650 mg betaine HCl, pepsin and 20 mg gentian root. Take one capsule three times a day with a meal. Do not use in case of stomach or intestinal ulcers.
Betaine HCL with pepsin and yellow gentian by Doctor's Best
Doctor's Best unique synergistic formula combining betaine HCL, pepsin and yellow gentian makes for a very powerful digestive aid. Betaine Hydrochloride (HCL) is the hydrochloride salt form of the amino acid-like substance betaine. Chloride contributes to normal digestion by production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Pepsin is an enzyme that splits protein molecules in the early stages of digestion, in the stomach.
Contains yellow gentian (Gentiana lutea)
Yellow gentian is an herb also known as bitter gentian because it contains bitter substances. Gentian has been used since the Middle Ages for all kinds of disorders related to what this formula is intended for: digestion. Today it is widely used in herbal medicine.
Benefits
Three synergistic ingredients in one powerful digestive formula. Chloride supports digestive function. Chloride contributes to normal acidity in the stomach. Chloride is required for the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Chloride plays a role in digestion. Pepsin contributes to the digestion of, among other things, proteins. Suitable for being combined with Doctor's Best digestive enzymes. Does not contain gluten; GMO-free.
Proper digestion is vital
Across several steps everything we eat, proteins, carbohydrates and fats, is reduced in size by means of enzymes, converted, absorbed and digested via our digestive system. Vitamins and minerals are thus released for use in the body.
Acidity in the stomach
When we chew food, the enzyme amylase is released in the mouth and the first breakdown of carbohydrates into glucose begins. The production of gastric juice has already started. The food then arrives in the stomach, where proteins are broken down into amino acid chains with the help of the enzyme pepsin. One capsule contains 650 mg betaine HCl, which contributes to proper acidity levels in the stomach. Efficient digestion is important for the proper absorption of nutrients and for maintaining balance in the intestine.
Gastric fluids
Gastric juices play an important role in the conversion of food in the stomach. Gastric juices include hydrochloric acid, digestive enzymes, mucus and intrinsic factor. Intrinsic factor is a substance necessary for the absorption of vitamin B12 from food in the small intestine.
Caution
Do not use in case of stomach or duodenal ulcers. Do you often use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin, corticosteroids or prednisone and want to use this product? Then consult your doctor first.
About Doctor's Best
Doctor's Best is a company that produces food supplements based on scientific research into good nutrition and the latest scientific insights. It was founded in 1990 by a physician out of his interest in good nutrition. The Doctor's Best range now comprises more than 200 high-quality products. Mainly branded raw materials are used and the supplements are thoroughly tested during the production process, from raw material to finished product. The production process follows the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines. The ingredients for Doctor's Best products come from all over the world. To this end the company works with nutrition scientists, and the raw materials are carefully developed and researched. This results in superior-quality end products.
Standardised brand products
In its products Doctor's Best almost exclusively uses proprietary and standardized brand materials of official trademarks that have been extensively researched. The authenticity of these ingredients is guaranteed in all products. Doctor's Best never uses alternatives. This results in a qualitatively superior line of supplements with very high bioavailability.
