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Is Betaine HCL Safe To Be Taken For Digestion Of Protein-rich Food?

Posted on Wed, 22 Aug 2018

Question: Is Betaine HCL safe to consume for digesting Protein Food?

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The makers claim but studies with no evidence.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Betaine HCL is only a supplement to deliver extra HCL to the stomach. Though manufacturers claim to aid in digestion there is no solid evidence backing this claim. still it is not clear how this supplement acts on food.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (39 minutes later)

Thanks Madam,
But is it ok to try , I mean will it cause any significant side effects
by taking one pill .

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No.

Detailed Answer:

You can try with one pill, I don't expect side effects.

Take care.

Dr. Suma Parinam, General & Family Physician

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad