What is an HLC high potency cap?
HLC High Potency Capsules provides a combination of four strains of proprietary, human-sourced probiotics and fructooligosaccharides (FOS) that helps to promote gastrointestinal health in adults and children.
What is HLC supplement?
HLC Intensive Powder is a highly concentrated probiotic formula, which provides two strains of proprietary human-sourced Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis in a single daily-dose powder to support the restoration of friendly intestinal flora.
Should you take HCl before or after meals?
Always take the betaine HCL either half-way through the meal or right at the end of the meal. Taking it before a meal may create a false experience of heartburn and can turn off stomach acid production for this meal. Caution: Do not take HCL if you are taking any NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, Tylenol, or aspirin.
How do you treat too much stomach acid?
Antacids, such as Alka-Seltzer, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, or Riopan, can neutralize the acid from your stomach. But they may cause diarrhea or constipation, especially if you overuse them. It’s best to use antacids that contain both magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide.
Why HCl not harm your stomach?
The acidic gastric juice also kills bacteria. The mucus covers the stomach wall with a protective coating. Together with the bicarbonate, this ensures that the stomach wall itself is not damaged by the hydrochloric acid.
What foods to avoid if you have too much stomach acid?
Tomatoes – Also avoid marinara sauce, ketchup and tomato soup – they’re all naturally high in acid. Alcohol –This has a double whammy effect. Alcohol relaxes the sphincter valve but it also stimulates acid production in the stomach. Fried foods – These are some of the worst foods for reflux.
What is the best medicine for stomach acid?
The options include: Antacids that neutralize stomach acid. Antacids, such as Mylanta, Rolaids and Tums, may provide quick relief.