I have used this for over 40 years to add acid to my stomach to digest protein which I use a lot of and getting stronger. I learned a long time ago that over the age of 40 you start making less acid in your stomach to break down your food and that's why you have a lot of digestive issues which I no longer have. I was born premature in my esophagus wasn't fully formed when I was born and I only weighed 13 pounds when I was a year old because I couldn't keep anything down. Therefore I always had what I referred to as a delicate gastrointestinal issue. This nutrient and digestive enzymes have really made a difference for me. I am now 80 years old and I'm in greath health.
500 MG capsules... If it were me I would start with one before my meal. And then afterI 3 days you could do 2 before your meal. And you can go up to 3 or 4 if you need to but that wouldn't be forever. You listen to your body and and if you're feeling too sharp in your tummy you know to cut back. I've been doing this for so long that my body is very sensitive to it so I generally don't need more than one. The brand I use is from Natural Factors... The name of it is Betaine Hydrochloride with fenugreek,, 180 vegetarian capsules. I hope this helps.
@@laimuskaa start with 1 tablet, wait 60 seconds (if you burp then don't take anymore). If you don't burp after 60 seconds then take another and wait 60 seconds (if you burp after the second one then don't take another), if you don't burp within 60 seconds of taking a tablet then take another and wait 60 seconds. Over time the number that you take with decrease until you're no longer taking it. Also DON'T CONSUME ANY BEVERAGES DURING A MEAL AS WELL AS DURING DIGESTION! Non acidic beverages will dilute the stomach acid. You'll potentially end up with fermenting food passing into your intestines and becoming nourishment for bad bacteria (you'll know this is happening when you pass gas after digestion, same goes for during digestion but as a burp).
@@jessicacastillo7038 He did. He had Lymes Disease, and then was put on antibiotics for weeks. After that, the trouble started. You have to keep it up. No probiotics for a Sibo person, and lots of fasting for 18 hours at a time.
@Waqas Soomro Just one when he eats. Plus 18 hour fasting. It gives the body time to regenerate (autophagy). He was on antibiotics for a looooooong time ( Lymes disease) and it ruined his digestion.
About once a month I would get upper abdominal cramping that felt deadly, I even went to the emergency room twice. Once I started taking HCL with meals I never had an attack again. It's been 7 months now. *I also quit coffee and alcohol.
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Started this last week, I've been on omeprazole for far to long (over 5 years) I came across this channel by mistake. And once I heard about betaine hcl I done some research and was shocked as to why my doctor never told me about this. I originally had h pylori so my stomach acid was already low, I was put on antacids for heartburn and the condition got worse over time as I wasn't digesting food properly. 5 years with severe heartburn issues and I've started with these each meal time and it is starting to work. I came off omoperzol cold turkey and the acid reflux has been really bad the first few days but is definitely getting better. Cheers doc !
I have exactly the same condition you have, stopped dexlansoprazol cold turkey for a week now and taking betaine hcl, apple cider vinegar and digestive enzymes with probiotics and and DGL licorice and some vitamins, few rebound acid but I’m willing to endure through the pain, it definitely gets worse without these supplements and I already feel better, be well
@@adgroundwork i read this online for folks that take ppi and want to get their stomach acid back up. Begin by taking your regular dose of OTC PPI medication every other day for 1-2 weeks as your symptom level allows. If symptoms exacerbate beyond a tolerable level, try taking a half dose daily for a few days, then wean back to a reduced dose every other day. Follow dietary guidelines as given, particularly avoiding refined carbohydrates and sugar, alcohol, caffeine, excessive amounts of raw veggies, capsaicin and other hot pepper byproducts, and tannins in black teas. • While weaning, use stomach healing nutrients daily as recommended by your Nutritional Therapy Practitioner or Nutritional Therapy Consultant, for example: Vitamin A, cabbage juice or Vitamin U, Vitamin D, 100% aloe vera juice, bone broth, chlorophyll, deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL), L Glutamine, Jerusalem artichoke, milk thistle, probiotics, slippery elm, or marshmallow root. In addition, 1-2 tablespoons of raw apple cider vinegar in 4 ounces of room temperature water at the beginning of each meal is recommended to promote gastric enzyme activity. • On the “off” days from taking OTC PPI medication, take a hydrochloric acid (HCl)/enzyme supplement (1-3 tablets) with each meal, as well as the stomach-healing nutrients. If intolerable acid reflux occurs, eat a few more bites of a protein food, or drink a small amount of baking soda in water (one teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in 4 ounces room temperature water), or plain seltzer water, to calm your stomach.
@@madisonhughes6352 thank you. I've been searching for the way incorporate betaine hcl while weening off ppi. I'm still a little confused on the specifics. Do you have a link to such information or is this your personal experience?
I had severe acid reflux so I decide to order the advanced digestive formula and I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart Dr Berg. I have not taken my Omeprazole or any acid reflux medication since starting the advance digestive formula. Ty 🙏
I took one a day as it says on the bottle but I just decided to be patient with it gave it a couple weeks and realized that it really does work for me.
I heard Dr. Berg mention this product on another video, & thought i'd give it a try, bc of suspicion of low stomach acid. I am always extremely tired & void of energy, although i sleep a lot. I have severe allergies/chronic post nasal drip & upper respiratory inflammation, that came out of nowhere. I am on day 5 of betaine, & i could tell the diff after taking the 1st three pills! We are in the middle of allergy season, & i haven't had ONE allergic reaction since taking betaine. I almost don't know how 2 act, i'm so excited! I don't even catch "itis" after eating a big meal anymore!
I bought some digestive aid and took two, as suggested, with my meal. It really helped clean me out. I have been doing ACV and lemon juice daily for 4 months now and the digestive aid kicked it up a notch.
Ordinary salt - sodium chloride - will also help stomach acid production. It's the chloride ions that are needed to make the acid. So, if you use, say, potassium chloride or magnesium chloride as supplements, these will also help acid production. They're probably cheaper, too.
Thank you, Dr. Berg, for doing this video. Wow, I've been suffering from acid reflux for more than a week now. I know I have low acid. After watching this video I went to the store and bought organic spinach and beets. I can see a difference already this morning. You are awesome and you know what you are talking about.
I take 3 5 mins before eating . I been suffering for acid reflux for a week straight. Sleepiness nights . Throat tightness . Acid reflux all day too. Until I found dr berg . I feel relieved right now I’m actually eating . I know one day won’t make a difference buts it’s the beginning. I use to take tums everyday, that’s what mess me up bad
Thank you Dr. Eric Berg. You saved my health. after a year of battling my leaky gut / digestive issues and watching your videos, following all your advices, here I'am now strong and healthy. My gut improves, felt a big difference . I owe you a lot. Having this kind of condition is not easy, It really needs time and patience. This man is a blessing. Take care of your Gut health everyone.❤
I have a great and simple keto recipe fix. I get really tired of salads so I take organic chicken broth, boil it, salt it as necessary, then throw enough spinach in there to get my daily fix after turning off the heat. The spinach will cook in the heated broth. I put it in a big soup bowl, and squirt a little Siracha and squeeze a slice of lime and it is tasty, satisfying and I get my veggies in without having to digest raw greens all the time.
I couldnt eat my salad today cause beside tooth pain my throat is destroy bu GERD its awfull …i wana take HCL but am scared cause am diabetic hope it dont affect my ba
Thank you Dr. Berg. I take 2 to 3 tablets of your digestive enzymes which has 200mg per tablet. I take 3 up to 600 mg a day and it has stopped Gerd, inconsistent stool problems..a great product.
Just bought Betaine HCL because I was having such a problem with burping after eating and in the morning. After only one dosage of three pills problem is gone. Such relief. Thank you!
Hello, from Argentina. Do you take The pills with water? I AM taking from 2 months and nothing happens, y still with reflux and burping. But i take with out water , with each piece of food, 6 pills of 650mg with pepsine. Please help!
Wow, I never knew you had to take five or six of the capsules. I started looking at what Dr. Berg‘s protocol was in regard to GERD, and I said I taking digestive enzymes as well as what he’s talking about here, but I always took just one pill, because that’s what it said to do on the container. Can’t believe it took me months to find this video and now I know how to correctly take this product, as well as the fact that it actually makes my body produce its own stomach acids. Thanks, Doc!
This is what I don't quite understand. Depending on where you buy the serving size is different, if you're in the US you could buy from him but the container says 2-3 a day with meals. But that's only 500-750mg a day, so is he saying you may have to take 5 times this? Or even 5 before a meal which would be 1,250mg? I can imagine his general digestive aid is aimed at anyone who sometimes has bad digestion, but from those suffering with it most days, that's when you'd need to bump up the desired dose.
I've had great result with just one in that a lot of stomach pain after eating now doesn't happen. But I'm finding i get a lot of acid reflux going on, coming up my throat. How to fix this?
This is an video from 2 years ago, I'm grateful it's in my YT feed. Dr Berg has excellent knowledge that the public needs to learn so we can help ourselves and be our own advocates. Many people prefer to use what Mother Nature provides as natural treatments. Thank you Dr Berg ❤
I tried with Betain + HCL 648mg. However, my symptoms became worst. I saw others videos of Dr. Berg, in which him explained very clear about the specific symptoms to take Betain and one of them is HEARTBURN WHEN YOU EAT. Not when you have an empty stomach. Also I bought one jar of Betain from Dr. Berg and the indication is very clear: don’t take if you have ulcers or stomach inflammation. I hope that sharing my annoying experience help someone else.
Yea i am debating this to. Today we can go extreme and radical in taking things. I had the Nissan fund Hiatal Hernia surgery and I think it messed up my stomach acid but can't be sure so I am sailing slowly though all of these supposed remedies
Dr Berg. You are brilliant! Wish you were in the UK as a doctor to visit . Your videos are just all fantastic explaine ever issue we all have. Thank you ❤
I'm literally emotional right now watching this because I'm just so happy I found the solution and it was something I had in my medicine cabinet that I never had taken. THANK YOU SO MUCH DR. 💓 you are the best !
@@Drberg Hi dr Berg! Is it OK if I open up the pill and mix the powder with the water? I can't swallow anything, my throat is really damaged. Thank you
@@Drberg I did not understand betaine h l test If a person already have heartburn then after taking Bethany hcl how does he know discomfort since he already had discomfort? My 10 year old has been suffering from heart burn for last 2 years. I have tried everything but no luck. I want to try betaine hcl. Please advise how much I should be giving him and how should I choose the dosage and testing? Please reply
Thanks for all the effort you put on getting the word out to everyone on the truth about how things work and how to resolve health issues the correct way. One question I had was on the Betaine HCL tablets. Many of the ones available in Australia also contain Pepsin. Should I be buying the Betaine HCL that does not contain this? Thanks
Dr. Berg. Thanks for all these snippets of information. Helps build the big picture. If we fine tune the digestive system as we leave middle-age, then half the battle may be won. It's a gut feeling. ☺
See if I can address multiple comments on this.Geographic tongue is patterns in tongue - so it looks like geographic map. Tongue reading often used in Eastern Meds. When my digestion improved, so did tongue (now smooth/normal). - With regard for long term usage, I would say it’s safe as long as it’s working or if you stop taking, it stops working. It’s pretty well understood that as we age, our ability to produce HCL declines. With the foods of today w/so much processed, I’m not sure how anyone can live w/out adding HCL and Enzymes. - The type? Solaray makes a good one w/Pepsin (important). These are capsules which I prefer to tablet/hard pill. There are a few others but really it’s ones preference. I’ve tried different brands and they are comparable but I do prefer the Solaray.
It’s been two days on Betaine HCL and already great results. Funny my doctor couldn’t been more wrong recommending Prilosec🤦🏼♀️ Thank you for the tip! How long would you suggest to stay on the supplement for mild gerd and digestion issues? Curious how long it will take for my stomach acid to increase again?
I kid you not I started taking it and my belly fat is going away, I was bloated and gassy. I also never drank alcohol , sugar, bad oils, nitrates, etc. But still had a lil belly. I will continue to take it to see if that was the main cause.
I have iron deficiency so I took the iron supplements prescribed by doctors for 3 months and another 3 months but it didn't work at all. I started taking beetroots with orange juice or with kifier felt much better immediately.
@@Diogenes-II Thank you Shun 🙏 So I need to detoxify my liver and bile from stones.. I know how to do it but I am little scared because it involves taking epsom salt..
Don’t you think that if someone has problems with a lack of acid in the stomach, then most likely he has atrophic gastritis. And by artificially adding acid, the problem is simply masked, while gastritis progresses and can develop into cancer. These are not my thoughts. I found this information from Dr. Vyalov. He is a very famous gastroenterologist in Russia. I would really like to hear answer from Dr. Berg.
Thank you for this excellent information. I struggle with low stomach acid and have been taking ACV tablets. They help some but am going to try betaine.
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Dr. Berg, would you speak to what a recommended dose of betaine HCL is good to start with. Absolutely amazing that I am being helped by your videos. You are taking the time to explain! Thanks.
Cal - Yes, it will be obvious, very obvious. It got me a little nervous the first time I felt the warmth. Be careful because you see if the quantity of protein changes, the amount you need changes too. Don’t take any if you just eat a salad. Have something that will neutralize the acid just in case. The feeling of not being bloated was amazing. It had been so long, I had forgotten what it was like to feel normal. You should be able to taper off after a while. Good luck,
Thank you Dr.Berg & all the other real Drs.on u,tube.youre saving us from a lot of pain & suffering .I've just realised I haven't been digesting ppprotein.started taking more enzymes & HCL.& am getting better.tough for a while though.
Thank you Jesus amen he gives us wisdom at times to find out natural remedies. I believe in miracle healings but at times he'll use other means to heal us. I'm gonna give this a try and hope it'll help my acid reflux. Have more than just acid reflux but seems lack of stomach acid may be causing a lot of my issues I'm dealing with
@@Nick-pv3gp it has helped quite a deal with digestion head pressure breathing and fatigue. I took it for well over two weeks with my meals, sometimes taken before, sometimes after, sometimes during. I noticed my gassy farts weren't as bad my breathing improved able to take deeper breathes. I didn't get any acid reflux from taking it. When I first started taking it I got it slightly. But after it went away so I assume I had low stomach acid. I'm not taking it at the moment though because I'm in fasting mode, but I tell you it seems to be helping me so you ought to give it a try. I can't fully say because I'm still experiencing some health issues, but they seem to be less. I was able to work a 7 day work week this past month fast food, then a six day work week with some physical discomforts, but I was amazed how much work I was able to do! I suggest also to do prolonged fasting. That has helped my health greatly physically and spiritually in Jesus. It's hard at first, but the more you do it you'll enjoy your fasts. The only thing I don't like about fasting is the physical weakness and food cravings.
@@teamgods-stars2446 I just read your comment and was curious, along with your head pressure, do you also have tinnitus? I also get this head pressure, I thought it was sinuses but it seems to be around my temples and I have have chronic tinnitus for several years. I am praying for a solution. I am going to try the HCL though and do intermittent fasting, but I am ready to do a 3 day water fast. My body needs a break. People tend to live to eat, instead of eat to live.
The inconvenient about betaine is that people have to do first an endoscopy 💰 💰 💰, to check if they don’t have any ulcers ( there is not a way to know if we don’t have an ulcer without an endoscopy? 🤔)
Great info! I would just use more caution in dosing. You’re the only person I’ve found to recommend over 4 pills per meal (600mg?) I had worked up to 6/meal with one brand then switched and started with 4 and that gave me heartburn. (I think pressed pills may have longer release then capsules)
My heartburn kicked in in a 33C heatwave. I went to the surgery and my heart was ok, then later I got acid up my throat so they prescribed Lansoxprazol.
I've been using your Adbanced digestive formula for a few weeks now and it's done wonders with constipation bloating and sluggish digestion. Thanks so much .
You could also buy a betaine hcl and enzyme mix separate, that way you can tweak the dosages on either. An enzyme mix should have Lactase, amylase, protease, and much more to catch any element not digesting
Hello Dr.Berg, I used apple cider vinegar for Gerd and indigestion, it didn’t help or sometimes irritated me even more. After few months, I just tried betaine HCL with liver enzymes, boom, I could eat better, sleep better and even my gum bleeding stopped to an extent. But one thing is still bothering me, is that the drug itself is not approved by any medical associations and the long term effects are unknown. Can you please kindly throw some light on this. Thanks, big fan!
If your looking for something " approved by any medical associations", then this video is not for you. Most things approved by medical associations are terrible and even deadly for us. The things they approve cause more problems and make current problems worse. I'd be more worried about taking something if it was approved by mainstream medical and mainstream medical doctors were prescribing it. That system of lies is what we need to avoid in order to elevate our health .
some people do take 2000 mg a sitting although it sounds bizarre it's beneficial for some. it really depends how depleted you are. super low levels would require higher dose
I got that same information. I will start taking it. Last time i had an ulcer, so, i couldn't take it. I hope it works. Ill start with 1 pill and work my way up 🤞
I have weak stomach acid. And it took me a very, very long time to figure that out. I had a little bit of acid reflux, but a lot of cramps from poor mineral absorption. Many do not believe that their acid reflux could be from weak stomach acid. Very sad.
Went and bought this because I'm doing a 30 day fast and after 5 days I had to stop because the acid reflux was so bad! So, with BH...30 day fast take 2! 🤞🏻
Hi Dr Berg, my daughter took Betaine HCI and it gave her a UTI and migraine. It was so bad she had to take antibiotics. She asked a doctor and he said there’s no way Betaine can close that valve from the oesophagus to stomach. Just need clarification as it seems to work for other people.
As usual, a great right to the point video jamb packed with true very useful information. When you say HCL is not a long term aid, how long is not long? When you say it takes time for HCL to help produce more acid, are you referring to the time you take it before a meal, or the time it takes for the stomach to eventually produce the right amount of acid needed? How long approximately does it take for things to get better with HCL typically keeping in mind everyone is different?
I don't know how long it takes. But, he means the time it will take for the body to realize it needs more avid. Then the stomach will start producing more on its own. Think of the hcl as a jumpstart.
Salt can also reduce the pH of the stomach, since it is made up of sodium and chlorine. Sea salt or mountain salt can be more desirable for many people.
Thanks so much for this video !!!! It is hard to get ''betaine hcl" here abroad where I live.. Hard to get it thru customs.. Now I know from where I could find it in nature :) doc I really appreciate your precious help !!! Have a pleasant week :)
I’ve been having a lot of minor health issues, including low levels of iron despite supplements and an acid reflux that was more like congestion than burning. The GP just told me to keep taking iron and acid reducers. I decided to finally see a naturopath doctor who tested everything (we though I had hypothyroidism). Turns out I have low stomach acid and all the nutrient deficiencies (iron, b6/b12) etc that go with it. Did an iron IV and on a regimen of Betaine HCL and sublingual vits for a week now. Hoping my energy and immunity return! 🤞🏼 FYI high and low stomach acid have similar symptoms. Do the ‘bicarbonate soda burp test’ to see if you actually have low acid.
How does this test work? What are the steps? I do not know aby of this as I'm newly diagnosed with Chronic GERD. I don't know if I'm low or high stomach acid.
You don't need five or six unless you're supplementing with something else that triggers your reflux. All you need is two a day! One in the morning and one in the evening
Dr Berg...I love beets pickled esp...i think this thru me out of ketosis...they are natural sweet...but does that natural sugar turn into a carb in the body?
I have a question doc. Until when can I take betaine HCl? Is there a limit like 1month or 2months only? And how much can I take per day? And if I started taking it, when do I have to stop taking it? Does it solve my low stomach acid forever if I stopped taking it after 3months of using it? I mean I need a permanent solution. I hope you understand.
Betaine is quite safe, bodybuilders even taking it in their pre workout formular every single day for digest enhancement and improve their performance, but u will want to limit it under 350-400mg daily
@@nqh777 you didn’t answer his question, how long and how many tablet does it take to heal completely? In dr berg other vids he says you can take upto 8 tablets at one go , but you’ve to build it up to that level first (meaning each meal increase it by 1tap) etc.
@@sacq13 actually he edited his post. But anyway, it's just "up to" and "can be" safe. I do think supplements is just for...supplement purpose, that mean when u deficient in something u can take those supplement pills, should not over-taking it at all. For low stomach acid, there is no magic amount to take, just take Betaine HCl under 400mg daily with a probiotic pill, drink 2 tbs of apple cider vinegar before meals, eat 3-4 eggs daily to get sufficient Choline as well and a clove or two of garlic after the last meal of the day. Then it's gradually be better, and once it back to normal, it's safe to cut back and stop taking supplement. That's it, body know to do its job!
Very informative vlog once more, you are great Dr. Berg! In one of your videos on gastric bypass you also talked about Betaine HCL ? Why is that so important then if there is no stomach in operation?
I reckon that's exactly why. Stomach acid is not only for the digestion in the stomach but also for the digestion which continues in the begining of the small intestine, if the stomach is bypassed then... that'd cause a lot of trouble, like SIBO.
I have used this for over 40 years to add acid to my stomach to digest protein which I use a lot of and getting stronger. I learned a long time ago that over the age of 40 you start making less acid in your stomach to break down your food and that's why you have a lot of digestive issues which I no longer have. I was born premature in my esophagus wasn't fully formed when I was born and I only weighed 13 pounds when I was a year old because I couldn't keep anything down. Therefore I always had what I referred to as a delicate gastrointestinal issue. This nutrient and digestive enzymes have really made a difference for me. I am now 80 years old and I'm in greath health.
can you please tell what dosage you take? I have low stomach acid.. and I don't know how many mg is 5-6 tablets?
500 MG capsules... If it were me I would start with one before my meal. And then afterI 3 days you could do 2 before your meal. And you can go up to 3 or 4 if you need to but that wouldn't be forever. You listen to your body and and if you're feeling too sharp in your tummy you know to cut back. I've been doing this for so long that my body is very sensitive to it so I generally don't need more than one. The brand I use is from Natural Factors... The name of it is Betaine Hydrochloride with fenugreek,, 180 vegetarian capsules. I hope this helps.
@@brettanddavid Thank u for sharing ❤️
@@brettanddavid whether we want to consume it for lifetime??
@@laimuskaa start with 1 tablet, wait 60 seconds (if you burp then don't take anymore). If you don't burp after 60 seconds then take another and wait 60 seconds (if you burp after the second one then don't take another), if you don't burp within 60 seconds of taking a tablet then take another and wait 60 seconds. Over time the number that you take with decrease until you're no longer taking it. Also DON'T CONSUME ANY BEVERAGES DURING A MEAL AS WELL AS DURING DIGESTION! Non acidic beverages will dilute the stomach acid. You'll potentially end up with fermenting food passing into your intestines and becoming nourishment for bad bacteria (you'll know this is happening when you pass gas after digestion, same goes for during digestion but as a burp).
I ordered this for our son who had SIBO. He is getting better!
Did he also take antibiotics? I'm curious because I also have SIBO.
@@jessicacastillo7038 He did. He had Lymes Disease, and then was put on antibiotics for weeks. After that, the trouble started. You have to keep it up. No probiotics for a Sibo person, and lots of fasting for 18 hours at a time.
@Waqas Soomro Just one when he eats. Plus 18 hour fasting. It gives the body time to regenerate (autophagy). He was on antibiotics for a looooooong time ( Lymes disease) and it ruined his digestion.
L Robinson how many milligrams?
@@marcusa.6723 I'll look at the bottle. But Dr. Berg probably says how much to take in his video. BRB.
Can always count on Dr Berg to deliver a clear, concise and full explanation on any health topic. He's light years better than anyone else on YT.
Amen...
Cant believe used this product yesterday with dinner..did not experience acid reflux..cannot believe it..hopefully respite will continue🇨🇦….
What product did you order?
About once a month I would get upper abdominal cramping that felt deadly, I even went to the emergency room twice. Once I started taking HCL with meals I never had an attack again. It's been 7 months now. *I also quit coffee and alcohol.
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Can I take Betaine hcl with out pepsin
How much do you take?
Great!
how long should we take it, a month, year or ?
Thanks from France. It has changed my life.
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Started this last week, I've been on omeprazole for far to long (over 5 years)
I came across this channel by mistake. And once I heard about betaine hcl I done some research and was shocked as to why my doctor never told me about this.
I originally had h pylori so my stomach acid was already low, I was put on antacids for heartburn and the condition got worse over time as I wasn't digesting food properly.
5 years with severe heartburn issues and I've started with these each meal time and it is starting to work.
I came off omoperzol cold turkey and the acid reflux has been really bad the first few days but is definitely getting better.
Cheers doc !
My situation is very similar I just stopped omoprezole after 6 months Hope it works
I have exactly the same condition you have, stopped dexlansoprazol cold turkey for a week now and taking betaine hcl, apple cider vinegar and digestive enzymes with probiotics and and DGL licorice and some vitamins, few rebound acid but I’m willing to endure through the pain, it definitely gets worse without these supplements and I already feel better, be well
@@adgroundwork i read this online for folks that take ppi and want to get their stomach acid back up. Begin by taking your regular dose of OTC PPI medication every other day for 1-2 weeks as your symptom level allows. If symptoms exacerbate beyond a tolerable level, try taking a half dose daily for a few days, then wean back to a reduced dose every other day. Follow dietary guidelines as given, particularly avoiding refined carbohydrates and sugar, alcohol, caffeine, excessive amounts of raw veggies, capsaicin and other hot pepper byproducts, and tannins in black teas. • While weaning, use stomach healing nutrients daily as recommended by your Nutritional Therapy Practitioner or Nutritional Therapy Consultant, for example: Vitamin A, cabbage juice or Vitamin U, Vitamin D, 100% aloe vera juice, bone broth, chlorophyll, deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL), L Glutamine, Jerusalem artichoke, milk thistle, probiotics, slippery elm, or marshmallow root. In addition, 1-2 tablespoons of raw apple cider vinegar in 4 ounces of room temperature water at the beginning of each meal is recommended to promote gastric enzyme activity. • On the “off” days from taking OTC PPI medication, take a hydrochloric acid (HCl)/enzyme supplement (1-3 tablets) with each meal, as well as the stomach-healing nutrients. If intolerable acid reflux occurs, eat a few more bites of a protein food, or drink a small amount of baking soda in water (one teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in 4 ounces room temperature water), or plain seltzer water, to calm your stomach.
Me too! Also, I've experienced significant weight loss (probablly 10-20 lbs) and I've only been taking the product for a couple of months.
@@madisonhughes6352 thank you. I've been searching for the way incorporate betaine hcl while weening off ppi. I'm still a little confused on the specifics. Do you have a link to such information or is this your personal experience?
I had severe acid reflux so I decide to order the advanced digestive formula and I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart Dr Berg. I have not taken my Omeprazole or any acid reflux medication since starting the advance digestive formula. Ty 🙏
Hi i want to asked u emidietli stop whit omeprazol ? Or can u help me how u did it m
What digestive formula did you take
@@davida7559 Dr.Bergs "Advanced digestive formula"
You can find it on his website.
@@NancySaleh510 how many tab did you take? I take 1-2 but it feels like I have more acid now
I took one a day as it says on the bottle but I just decided to be patient with it gave it a couple weeks and realized that it really does work for me.
I heard Dr. Berg mention this product on another video, & thought i'd give it a try, bc of suspicion of low stomach acid. I am always extremely tired & void of energy, although i sleep a lot. I have severe allergies/chronic post nasal drip & upper respiratory inflammation, that came out of nowhere. I am on day 5 of betaine, & i could tell the diff after taking the 1st three pills! We are in the middle of allergy season, & i haven't had ONE allergic reaction since taking betaine. I almost don't know how 2 act, i'm so excited! I don't even catch "itis" after eating a big meal anymore!
How are you now ..hoping better
I started taking this on my naturopaths recommendation for Rosacea, and it's working a charm!
Hi Ana! What brand do u use? 😊
@@sarairamirez215 I had success with multiple brands, for now I'm using Douglas Laboratories.
Thank you!😊 Also, did you have postules, or red bumps? Or did u just have redness all over your face?
How long are you supposed to take hcl?
I take kefir and it took care of it
I bought some digestive aid and took two, as suggested, with my meal. It really helped clean me out. I have been doing ACV and lemon juice daily for 4 months now and the digestive aid kicked it up a notch.
hi what mg are they?
Did you take before or after the meal
@@adam_explosion after
Us till taking it oe left
Ordinary salt - sodium chloride - will also help stomach acid production. It's the chloride ions that are needed to make the acid. So, if you use, say, potassium chloride or magnesium chloride as supplements, these will also help acid production. They're probably cheaper, too.
Not cheaper, also not as effective, but nice try shlomo
Thank you, Dr. Berg, for doing this video. Wow, I've been suffering from acid reflux for more than a week now. I know I have low acid. After watching this video I went to the store and bought organic spinach and beets. I can see a difference already this morning. You are awesome and you know what you are talking about.
How much of spinach and beets you eat per day ?
I take 3 5 mins before eating . I been suffering for acid reflux for a week straight. Sleepiness nights . Throat tightness . Acid reflux all day too. Until I found dr berg . I feel relieved right now I’m actually eating . I know one day won’t make a difference buts it’s the beginning. I use to take tums everyday, that’s what mess me up bad
How do you feel now pls reply
@@nevijogolja acid reflux is gone, I eat spicy food like nothing now and I’m dropping weight without even trying . 235- now Im at 199
@@Tom-wl7sm are you still taking betaine HCL? And how much dosage a day?
@Tom I’m not sure if this is helping, I feel heartburn at night, bloating and gas after taking this.
@@Tom-wl7smhow are you now ?
Thank you Dr. Eric Berg. You saved my health. after a year of battling my leaky gut / digestive issues and watching your videos, following all your advices, here I'am now
strong and healthy. My gut improves, felt a big difference . I owe you a lot. Having this kind of condition is not easy,
It really needs time and patience.
This man is a blessing. Take care of your Gut health everyone.❤
You're very welcome! Glad to help!
Do you mind sharing how you fixed your leaky gut? And with leaky gut, did your skin suffer?
I want to know too. Thanks
Crystal clear explanation on stomach acid . Great job Doc💖💖💖
I have a great and simple keto recipe fix. I get really tired of salads so I take organic chicken broth, boil it, salt it as necessary, then throw enough spinach in there to get my daily fix after turning off the heat. The spinach will cook in the heated broth. I put it in a big soup bowl, and squirt a little Siracha and squeeze a slice of lime and it is tasty, satisfying and I get my veggies in without having to digest raw greens all the time.
Stacy Smith sounds good, and easy to fix!
People who are sick bad still have to supplement
I do this to my cabbage. Tasty
I couldnt eat my salad today cause beside tooth pain my throat is destroy bu GERD its awfull …i wana take HCL but am scared cause am diabetic hope it dont affect my ba
Watch out for oxylates from the spinach 👍
Thank you Dr. Berg. I take 2 to 3 tablets of your digestive enzymes which has 200mg per tablet. I take 3 up to 600 mg a day and it has stopped Gerd, inconsistent stool problems..a great product.
Thanks. Does it help with bloating
@@geo15304 Yes ! I suggest his ox bile supplement to go along with this! It takes away bloating!
how long should we take it , a month, a year, or lifetime?
How many tables a day and are u still using them?
Thank you so much. I was prescribed this by my doctor for a strep infection in my intestines but didn’t know what it was for.
Most welcome!
Just bought Betaine HCL because I was having such a problem with burping after eating and in the morning. After only one dosage of three pills problem is gone. Such relief. Thank you!
KC Koenig what milligrams are in those tablets thank you
Hello, from Argentina. Do you take The pills with water? I AM taking from 2 months and nothing happens, y still with reflux and burping. But i take with out water , with each piece of food, 6 pills of 650mg with pepsine. Please help!
I have an ulcer can i still use it?
@@petorolohow did it work out now?
You are an outstanding doctor and teacher. Thank you for making these excellent videos, they have been so helpful to me. This is real medicine!
Thank you for your kind words! I'm happy to hear that the videos have been helpful for you. Your feedback means a lot!
Wow, I never knew you had to take five or six of the capsules. I started looking at what Dr. Berg‘s protocol was in regard to GERD, and I said I taking digestive enzymes as well as what he’s talking about here, but I always took just one pill, because that’s what it said to do on the container.
Can’t believe it took me months to find this video and now I know how to correctly take this product, as well as the fact that it actually makes my body produce its own stomach acids.
Thanks, Doc!
heyy wahts the right dosage before meals ?? and how was this product with u?
it’s only one ☝️
This is what I don't quite understand. Depending on where you buy the serving size is different, if you're in the US you could buy from him but the container says 2-3 a day with meals. But that's only 500-750mg a day, so is he saying you may have to take 5 times this? Or even 5 before a meal which would be 1,250mg? I can imagine his general digestive aid is aimed at anyone who sometimes has bad digestion, but from those suffering with it most days, that's when you'd need to bump up the desired dose.
How are u doing now are u still taking them and how many a day do u take?
I've had great result with just one in that a lot of stomach pain after eating now doesn't happen. But I'm finding i get a lot of acid reflux going on, coming up my throat. How to fix this?
This is an video from 2 years ago, I'm grateful it's in my YT feed.
Dr Berg has excellent knowledge that the public needs to learn so we can help ourselves and be our own advocates.
Many people prefer to use what Mother Nature provides as natural treatments.
Thank you Dr Berg ❤
God's nature not mother nature
I tried with Betain + HCL 648mg. However, my symptoms became worst. I saw others videos of Dr. Berg, in which him explained very clear about the specific symptoms to take Betain and one of them is HEARTBURN WHEN YOU EAT. Not when you have an empty stomach.
Also I bought one jar of Betain from Dr. Berg and the indication is very clear: don’t take if you have ulcers or stomach inflammation.
I hope that sharing my annoying experience help someone else.
Yea i am debating this to. Today we can go extreme and radical in taking things. I had the Nissan fund Hiatal Hernia surgery and I think it messed up my stomach acid but can't be sure so I am sailing slowly though all of these supposed remedies
Consider zinc carnosine, l-glutamine, home made bone broth, intermittent fasting (to give time for cells to replenish and heal) and peptide BPC-157.
@@HawaiiLimey, I agree with everything, except intermittent fasting. It is a contraindication if you have GASTRITIS like me.
@@HawaiiLimey also look into Thorne Enteromend. I take everything you mentioned.
U need higher dose of betaine hcl.. 800mg is not enough. 800mg × 6 is best dose.
THANKS DOC DEF NEED THIS.....i no you posted this years ago....BUT STILL GREAT INFO👍👍❤❤❤❤
Wow I've just started to supplement with this!...Your awesome Dr Berg!
hi how are you now
what is the result?. .
i think i have low acid because after eating beef my stomach ache and feels inflame and has been vomiting sour liquid
@@otchsigua8223 with an American diet I'd say 80% of the population has low stomach acid.
Love this man! Thank you. Taking it now. No more Nexium for now.
@Dr Berg your videos are great! Would you consider doing an updated video on Lyme disease? Thanks for all your work!
The knowledge of Dr Berg has been improving my life and once again I Thank him!
thank you for informing us about this Dr.berg. It is cool. I have to tell mom and dad about this.
Dr Berg. You are brilliant! Wish you were in the UK as a doctor to visit . Your videos are just all fantastic explaine ever issue we all have. Thank you ❤
I appreciate your kind words.
I'm literally emotional right now watching this because I'm just so happy I found the solution and it was something I had in my medicine cabinet that I never had taken. THANK YOU SO MUCH DR. 💓 you are the best !
Wonderful! You're very welcome!
Hi, I have hard time swallowing the pills, is it Ok to open and dilute with water and drink it?
@@Drberg Hi dr Berg! Is it OK if I open up the pill and mix the powder with the water? I can't swallow anything, my throat is really damaged. Thank you
@@gabrielle3012 no, it will burn your esophagus.
@@Drberg I did not understand betaine h l test If a person already have heartburn then after taking Bethany hcl how does he know discomfort since he already had discomfort? My 10 year old has been suffering from heart burn for last 2 years. I have tried everything but no luck. I want to try betaine hcl. Please advise how much I should be giving him and how should I choose the dosage and testing? Please reply
Thanks for all the effort you put on getting the word out to everyone on the truth about how things work and how to resolve health issues the correct way. One question I had was on the Betaine HCL tablets. Many of the ones available in Australia also contain Pepsin. Should I be buying the Betaine HCL that does not contain this? Thanks
Why no Pepsin? I live in Sydney and I bought my HCL with Pepsin as I was told that is the better version
I got the HCL w Pepsin. Today is my 1st day taking them. Hopefully they work
Dr. Berg. Thanks for all these snippets of information. Helps build the big picture. If we fine tune the digestive system as we leave middle-age, then half the battle may be won. It's a gut feeling. ☺
@@claypooltomika I’m going
Gut feeling... lol
❤😂
Gotta luv beets! This video can help bariatric patients!
I have a local juice outlet that sells beet juice combined with other juices to make it taste better .... definitely going to get some ...
Taking this for years and has greatly helped my digestion and geographic tongue.
Great to hear it helped you, what do you mean by geographic tongue?
We aren't suppose to take it for years. It's suppose to be for a certain time so the body can make enough of it's own.
@@FaithandNova so how long could we take it?
Which is best
See if I can address multiple comments on this.Geographic tongue is patterns in tongue - so it looks like geographic map. Tongue reading often used in Eastern Meds. When my digestion improved, so did tongue (now smooth/normal). - With regard for long term usage, I would say it’s safe as long as it’s working or if you stop taking, it stops working. It’s pretty well understood that as we age, our ability to produce HCL declines. With the foods of today w/so much processed, I’m not sure how anyone can live w/out adding HCL and Enzymes. - The type? Solaray makes a good one w/Pepsin (important). These are capsules which I prefer to tablet/hard pill. There are a few others but really it’s ones preference. I’ve tried different brands and they are comparable but I do prefer the Solaray.
I LUV U . Thank u❤ again and again . I had to review this message again .
It’s been two days on Betaine HCL and already great results. Funny my doctor couldn’t been more wrong recommending Prilosec🤦🏼♀️ Thank you for the tip! How long would you suggest to stay on the supplement for mild gerd and digestion issues? Curious how long it will take for my stomach acid to increase again?
I kid you not I started taking it and my belly fat is going away, I was bloated and gassy. I also never drank alcohol , sugar, bad oils, nitrates, etc. But still had a lil belly. I will continue to take it to see if that was the main cause.
I have iron deficiency so I took the iron supplements prescribed by doctors for 3 months and another 3 months but it didn't work at all. I started taking beetroots with orange juice or with kifier felt much better immediately.
Amani Abdulkareem Did you see the iron levels rise on your tests?
@@briarrose3687 Do you mean after taking the beetroots and oranges? I did not take the test yet but I felt the difference right away.
@@Diogenes-II Of course I am interested. I am trying to find foodgrade bentonite clay.
@@Diogenes-II Thank you Shun 🙏 So I need to detoxify my liver and bile from stones.. I know how to do it but I am little scared because it involves taking epsom salt..
@@briarrose3687 if you have low iron levels (same here) I recommend you to take blackstrap molasses, really high in iron and other minerals
Don’t you think that if someone has problems with a lack of acid in the stomach, then most likely he has atrophic gastritis. And by artificially adding acid, the problem is simply masked, while gastritis progresses and can develop into cancer. These are not my thoughts. I found this information from Dr. Vyalov. He is a very famous gastroenterologist in Russia. I would really like to hear answer from Dr. Berg.
man i have heartburn when i was 17 years old now im 31 when i started taking this its like magic , i stop taking acid inhibitor sense then
Did your acid reflux immediately stop after taking them?
Are you still taking them? How long after did you see results?
Wonderful, it is amazing that you need MORE acid in your stomach, not less, to get rid of Heartburn.
what dose?
How are you doing now ?
Thank you for mentioning that we shouldn't take Ca tablets at the same time.
Thank you for this excellent information. I struggle with low stomach acid and have been taking ACV tablets. They help some but am going to try betaine.
Me too
How did the Hcl work and how much a day and do u still have to take it?
@@Nick-pv3gp I have to take the ACV tablets before I eat, usually 3 tabs. It helps
Thank you so much . I am following your advice as this makes sense to me . Take good care . With respect .
What is the recommended dosage before each meal ? Which brand is the best ? I saw some Bentain HCL without the pepsin, is it any good?
Premier Research Labs tests on al four polarities and tested with third party labs they always include substance that assist absorption and bioavailability!
I have the sand question
@@metaphysicalmother6481do you know if that brand has pork derived ingredients in it??
Dr. Berg, would you speak to what a recommended dose of betaine HCL is good to start with. Absolutely amazing that I am being helped by your videos. You are taking the time to explain! Thanks.
We suggest that you follow the recommended dose on the label of the supplement that you will get.
-Dr. Berg's Support Team
I used to take 8 caps per meal....since my digestion is week.. Now down to 1!
muyy1 - I was up to ten at first before I felt any heat.
@@Bhatmann im still not feeling anything after 8. Is the feeling you get very obvious?
Cal -
Yes, it will be obvious, very obvious. It got me a little nervous the first time I felt the warmth. Be careful because you see if the quantity of protein changes, the amount you need changes too. Don’t take any if you just eat a salad. Have something that will neutralize the acid just in case.
The feeling of not being bloated was amazing. It had been so long, I had forgotten what it was like to feel normal.
You should be able to taper off after a while.
Good luck,
@@Bhatmann thanks
What milligrams are in each tablet of the HCl that you’re taking eight of
Thank you Dr.Berg & all the other real Drs.on u,tube.youre saving us from a lot of pain & suffering .I've just realised I haven't been digesting ppprotein.started taking more enzymes & HCL.& am getting better.tough for a while though.
This stuff really does work .Thanks so much .
This helps me with gerd!!!!! Acid reflux and throat tightness Amen hallelujah thank you Lord
Thank you Jesus amen he gives us wisdom at times to find out natural remedies. I believe in miracle healings but at times he'll use other means to heal us. I'm gonna give this a try and hope it'll help my acid reflux. Have more than just acid reflux but seems lack of stomach acid may be causing a lot of my issues I'm dealing with
How much do you take??
How r u guys now?
@@Nick-pv3gp it has helped quite a deal with digestion head pressure breathing and fatigue. I took it for well over two weeks with my meals, sometimes taken before, sometimes after, sometimes during. I noticed my gassy farts weren't as bad my breathing improved able to take deeper breathes. I didn't get any acid reflux from taking it. When I first started taking it I got it slightly. But after it went away so I assume I had low stomach acid. I'm not taking it at the moment though because I'm in fasting mode, but I tell you it seems to be helping me so you ought to give it a try. I can't fully say because I'm still experiencing some health issues, but they seem to be less. I was able to work a 7 day work week this past month fast food, then a six day work week with some physical discomforts, but I was amazed how much work I was able to do! I suggest also to do prolonged fasting. That has helped my health greatly physically and spiritually in Jesus. It's hard at first, but the more you do it you'll enjoy your fasts. The only thing I don't like about fasting is the physical weakness and food cravings.
@@teamgods-stars2446 I just read your comment and was curious, along with your head pressure, do you also have tinnitus? I also get this head pressure, I thought it was sinuses but it seems to be around my temples and I have have chronic tinnitus for several years. I am praying for a solution. I am going to try the HCL though and do intermittent fasting, but I am ready to do a 3 day water fast. My body needs a break. People tend to live to eat, instead of eat to live.
The inconvenient about betaine is that people have to do first an endoscopy 💰 💰 💰, to check if they don’t have any ulcers ( there is not a way to know if we don’t have an ulcer without an endoscopy? 🤔)
THANK YOU DR BERG
Great info! I would just use more caution in dosing. You’re the only person I’ve found to recommend over 4 pills per meal (600mg?)
I had worked up to 6/meal with one brand then switched and started with 4 and that gave me heartburn. (I think pressed pills may have longer release then capsules)
What will be the condition of stools, when one having high stomach acid/ low stomach acid?
Thank you Dr. Je Berg for this good video.
I love how you teach!
Yes. Presenting complex things most simply and interestingly.
Yes I wished that more doctors know his knowledge and I am thinking of doing his job in the future
This guy is God in true sense...his videos helped me a lot !
Dr B, can’t thank you enough your videos!!
Just wanted to know how long and how many times a day should you take Betaine Hydrochloride?
Many thanks
What dose should I start with? I have 325mg with Pepsin
My heartburn kicked in in a 33C heatwave. I went to the surgery and my heart was ok, then later I got acid up my throat so they prescribed Lansoxprazol.
Dr berg how long does it take to build up and when to stop and when yo start up again??
I've been using your Adbanced digestive formula for a few weeks now and it's done wonders with constipation bloating and sluggish digestion. Thanks so much .
You could also buy a betaine hcl and enzyme mix separate, that way you can tweak the dosages on either. An enzyme mix should have Lactase, amylase, protease, and much more to catch any element not digesting
Hello Dr.Berg,
I used apple cider vinegar for Gerd and indigestion, it didn’t help or sometimes irritated me even more. After few months, I just tried betaine HCL with liver enzymes, boom, I could eat better, sleep better and even my gum bleeding stopped to an extent. But one thing is still bothering me, is that the drug itself is not approved by any medical associations and the long term effects are unknown. Can you please kindly throw some light on this.
Thanks, big fan!
I would like to know how long after taking hcl it works.
Why would your gums bleed ?
Hello do you take betain HCL all days ?
Which brand did you take betaine hcl..? Pls n how many tables shld we take per day..? Pls do reply.....
If your looking for something " approved by any medical associations", then this video is not for you. Most things approved by medical associations are terrible and even deadly for us. The things they approve cause more problems and make current problems worse. I'd be more worried about taking something if it was approved by mainstream medical and mainstream medical doctors were prescribing it. That system of lies is what we need to avoid in order to elevate our health .
What mg should one capsule be?? Please, tell me someone who knows
Heaven sent doctor 🙏😇
easy to understand thank you dr berg
You're very welcome.
Still wanting a recommendation for the supplement. Thanks.
He offers a supplement on his site - Advanced Digestive Formula.
Dr Berg Thank you for this video! I just have a question though… What happens when that acid goes to the intestine?
my betaine HCL is over 600 mg, I dont think it would be a good idea to take six.
I usually take 2
some people do take 2000 mg a sitting although it sounds bizarre it's beneficial for some. it really depends how depleted you are. super low levels would require higher dose
I have always read that you should take Betaine HCL during the meal or right after eating. Not on an empty stomach.
I got that same information. I will start taking it. Last time i had an ulcer, so, i couldn't take it. I hope it works. Ill start with 1 pill and work my way up 🤞
I have weak stomach acid. And it took me a very, very long time to figure that out. I had a little bit of acid reflux, but a lot of cramps from poor mineral absorption.
Many do not believe that their acid reflux could be from weak stomach acid. Very sad.
I have a lot of cramps as well. Did your cramps go away? Do you feel better overall?
Went and bought this because I'm doing a 30 day fast and after 5 days I had to stop because the acid reflux was so bad! So, with BH...30 day fast take 2! 🤞🏻
how you feeling so far?
So well explained Doc! 👌🏼
Very informative! 👍🏼
(From India)
Do u have gerd/acid reflux?....how r u doing now?...
I'm from India too and started suffering from Gerd/acid reflux recently
@@3rdworldgwaming467 I am doing fine. Well! I never had gerd/ acid reflux issue.
Hi Dr Berg, my daughter took Betaine HCI and it gave her a UTI and migraine. It was so bad she had to take antibiotics. She asked a doctor and he said there’s no way Betaine can close that valve from the oesophagus to stomach. Just need clarification as it seems to work for other people.
As usual, a great right to the point video jamb packed with true very useful information.
When you say HCL is not a long term aid, how long is not long?
When you say it takes time for HCL to help produce more acid, are you referring to the time you take it before a meal, or the time it takes for the stomach to eventually produce the right amount of acid needed?
How long approximately does it take for things to get better with HCL typically keeping in mind everyone is different?
I don't know how long it takes. But, he means the time it will take for the body to realize it needs more avid. Then the stomach will start producing more on its own. Think of the hcl as a jumpstart.
WeAre Limitless can you show me this?
@@marioandultrachap show you what?
VictoryofGod; the information may not answer your questions but it explains plenty. only God has all the answers.
He means it's not something you have to take forever. Eventually it should rewire your stomach to producing sufficient acid on its own.
Would Apple Cider Vinegar be a good substitute instead of Betaine Hydrochloride for lowering stomach acid?
He's recommended both.
Thank you again for educating us so that we can help ourselves live healthier and happier lives. God bless you.
What mg strenght do you recommend?
Hi, @squirrel5673! Perhaps this video may help answer your question. Check it out 👇
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Dang I’ve been taking all my supplements at once. Good info as usual Dr. Berg!!
Oscar Pinlac who would test for this? A primary care Dr? Thanks
Excellent videos good information thank you Dr Berg ❤❤
Salt can also reduce the pH of the stomach, since it is made up of sodium and chlorine. Sea salt or mountain salt can be more desirable for many people.
When should I take Betaine? You mentioned before a meal. How long before a meal? 5-10 mins?
Thanks so much for this video !!!! It is hard to get ''betaine hcl" here abroad where I live.. Hard to get it thru customs.. Now I know from where I could find it in nature :) doc I really appreciate your precious help !!! Have a pleasant week :)
Great video, thank you Dr Berg.
I’ve been having a lot of minor health issues, including low levels of iron despite supplements and an acid reflux that was more like congestion than burning. The GP just told me to keep taking iron and acid reducers. I decided to finally see a naturopath doctor who tested everything (we though I had hypothyroidism).
Turns out I have low stomach acid and all the nutrient deficiencies (iron, b6/b12) etc that go with it.
Did an iron IV and on a regimen of Betaine HCL and sublingual vits for a week now. Hoping my energy and immunity return! 🤞🏼
FYI high and low stomach acid have similar symptoms. Do the ‘bicarbonate soda burp test’ to see if you actually have low acid.
I did the "soda" test and it took 40 min to burp. My best time was 20 min. I suffer from gluten intolerance (past few yrs) and reoccurring SIBO😣
How does this test work? What are the steps? I do not know aby of this as I'm newly diagnosed with Chronic GERD. I don't know if I'm low or high stomach acid.
Thank You for this valuable information!
You don't need five or six unless you're supplementing with something else that triggers your reflux. All you need is two a day! One in the morning and one in the evening
Dr Berg...I love beets pickled esp...i think this thru me out of ketosis...they are natural sweet...but does that natural sugar turn into a carb in the body?
U r great man I always watch Ur videos it's more informative. I ask u that I have no gall bladder in age 40 how proteins fat digest in body
Hello. Bile salt will help you. Please see the benefits here: www.youtube.com/@DrEricBergDC/search?query=bile%20salt%20benefit
I have a question doc.
Until when can I take betaine HCl? Is there a limit like 1month or 2months only? And how much can I take per day?
And if I started taking it, when do I have to stop taking it? Does it solve my low stomach acid forever if I stopped taking it after 3months of using it? I mean I need a permanent solution. I hope you understand.
Betaine is quite safe, bodybuilders even taking it in their pre workout formular every single day for digest enhancement and improve their performance, but u will want to limit it under 350-400mg daily
@@nqh777 good to know. Thanks
@@nqh777 you didn’t answer his question, how long and how many tablet does it take to heal completely? In dr berg other vids he says you can take upto 8 tablets at one go , but you’ve to build it up to that level first (meaning each meal increase it by 1tap) etc.
@@sacq13 actually he edited his post. But anyway, it's just "up to" and "can be" safe. I do think supplements is just for...supplement purpose, that mean when u deficient in something u can take those supplement pills, should not over-taking it at all. For low stomach acid, there is no magic amount to take, just take Betaine HCl under 400mg daily with a probiotic pill, drink 2 tbs of apple cider vinegar before meals, eat 3-4 eggs daily to get sufficient Choline as well and a clove or two of garlic after the last meal of the day. Then it's gradually be better, and once it back to normal, it's safe to cut back and stop taking supplement. That's it, body know to do its job!
How do you know when to stop taking HCL
Excellent video !
5⭐
Dies it help with liver health?
Great video 👍
I have hatail hernia could this be the cause of my heartburn
Yeah
I have hiatus hernia as well . I wonder if those tablets would help??? Am desperate and tired of using ppi
Should I use betaine hcl when eating sweets and fruits?
“Don’t take with calcium” he says right after I take mine with a gulp of milk.
I will note that for the future lol
What about if I take it with vitamins that has calcium?
Dr Berg you are the best!!👍🤩
Very informative vlog once more, you are great Dr. Berg! In one of your videos on gastric bypass you also talked about Betaine HCL ? Why is that so important then if there is no stomach in operation?
I reckon that's exactly why. Stomach acid is not only for the digestion in the stomach but also for the digestion which continues in the begining of the small intestine, if the stomach is bypassed then... that'd cause a lot of trouble, like SIBO.
Hey Dr. Berg, I’ve some reviewed of this supplement causing nightmares and mood disorders, any insight?