Allnutrition Betaine HCL + Pepsin – Betaine + Pepsin, Pack size 120 caps

Betaine is an amino acid – also known as trimethylglycine (TMG). It is a derivative of glycine, the simplest protein amino acid. TMG was first isolated in the 19th century from sugar beets (Beta vulgaris – Beta is the Latin generic name for beets). Hence the colloquial name of betaine, which over time has been called a whole class of compounds of this type, and TMG itself is distinguished as glycine betaine. Role and occurrence of betaine: Its most important task is to help maintain normal homocysteine metabolism. The beneficial effect occurs when consuming 1.5g of betaine per day. TMG can be produced in the human body in limited quantities, but to replenish its supply, it is good to choose the right products. A rich source of trimethylglycine are mainly goji berries, bran and wheat germ, raw and canned beets, spinach, as well as seafood – shrimp and mussels. Pepsin and its role: Pepsin – the active form of pepsinogen, an enzyme secreted by glandular cells (chief cells) of the stomach. Pepsin is a component of gastric juice. Pepsinogen is converted to pepsin by the acidic content of gastric juice. Directions: Take 1 capsule daily with water.