HCl and Pepsin®
Non-Nutrient / Non-BotanicalBrand: Carlson
Functions
Net Contents
250 Tablet(s)
Serving Size
1 Tablet(s)
Servings Per Container
Not specified
Supplement Form
Tablet or Pill
Bar Code (UPC/SKU)
0 88395 06602 3
Product Version
6602-2c
Label Analysis
Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.
2 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.
Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.
Label states: Gluten-Free.
This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.
Allergen Guide
Free From
- Gluten
Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tablet(s) · 1–3 per day
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric Acid | 120 mg | — |
| Pepsin | 150 mg | — |
Not Present
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
Directions & Suggested Use
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take one tablet one to three times daily, at mealtime.
Warnings & Precautions
Precautions re: All Other
Caution: Do not take in case of stomach or duodenal ulcer.
Storage
Storage
Keep bottle tightly closed. Store away from heat and moisture.
Formulation
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Gluten-free Sugar-free Preservative-free
Formula re: Contains
Each tablet contains 540 mg of Betaine hydrochloride providing 120 mg of hydrochloric acid (HCl) and approximately 380 mg of Betaine (trimethylglycine) per tablet.
FDA Statements
FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
FDA Disclaimer Statement
*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Other Label Statements
General Statements: All Other Content
Digestive Support Formula
General Statements: All Other Content
POTENCY & QUALITY GUARANTEED
General Statements: All Other Content
An F.D.A. Regulated Facility
General Statements: All Other Content
Carlson HCl and Pepsin tablets supplement normal stomach secretions of hydrochloric acid and pepsin to optimize digestive efficiency and assist with the digestion of protein.*
General Statements: All Other Content
This formula is prepared to disintegrate over a period of up to 1 hour.
General: Product/Version Code
6602-2c
Manufacturer & Distributor
Distributor
Carlson Division of J.R. Carlson Laboratories, Inc.
Arlington Hts., IL, 60004
888-234-5656
Market Reference
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Research & Studies
The secretion of gastric juice in health and disease
AJ Carlson - Physiological Reviews, 1923 - journals.physiology.org
… Sullivan concludes t*hat in the elasmobranchs bot’h the pepsin and the hydrochloric acid is secreted by the … According to Sullivan the pvloric mucosa secretes neither pepsin nor HCl. c …
192399 citationsGastric secretion
RKS LIM - Chinese Medical Journal, 1925 - mednexus.org
… Carlson" has suggested that the pyloric ferment may be in the nature of a transudate from … to the nature of the secretion (eg concentration of pepsin and HCl); and thirdiy, as to the tone of …
19254 citationsVitamin C as a supplement in the therapy of peptic ulcer: preliminary report
AB Rivers, LA Carlson - Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 1937 - mayoclinicproceedings.org
… to reckon with the importance of hydrochloric acid. It is a sine … reducing the concentration of hydrochloric acid in the gastric … in the presence of acid-pepsin of normal erosive potentiality. …
193721 citationsUse of tuna visceral pepsin in combination with trypsin as digestion aid: Enhanced protein hydrolysis and bioavailability
U Patil, J Saetang, B Zhang, S Benjakul - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
… be used for enzyme supplementation to help digest food … in improving human health due to their antioxidant activity. … 10 mL of 0.1 N HCl and pH 2.0 was adjusted by 0.1 M HCl. TPP and/…
202229 citationsPhytate degradation by human gut isolated Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum ATCC27919 and its probiotic potential
M Haros, NG Carlsson, A Almgren… - International journal of …, 2009 - Elsevier
… diet and health has led to an increasing demand for food products that support health above … Probiotics are live organisms present in foods, which yield health benefits related to their …
200978 citationsFormation of reactive aldehydes (MDA, HHE, HNE) during the digestion of cod liver oil: Comparison of human and porcine in vitro digestion models
C Tullberg, K Larsson, NG Carlsson, I Comi… - Food & function, 2016 - pubs.rsc.org
… interest due to their positive health effects. Intake of LC n-3 … The pH was adjusted to pH 3 by adding HCl (1 M). During … , since it is easily digested by pepsin at low pH. Another possible …
201676 citations
Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2015-12-23. DSLD Label ID: 54815. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.
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