The role of hydrochloric acid in digestive health

Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a critical component of healthy digestive function. As we age, the body's natural capacity to produce adequate HCl can slowly decline — reducing the efficiency of protein digestion, calcium absorption, and the uptake of key micronutrients. Incomplete protein metabolism may also disrupt intestinal flora balance, with downstream consequences for overall health.

Supporting gastric acid secretion

Premier HCL contains betaine hydrochloride, a clinically recognized compound used to support gastric acid secretion.* By helping to restore the stomach's natural acidic environment, Premier HCL assists in the breakdown of dietary protein and facilitates the proper absorption of minerals and vitamins that depend on adequate HCl levels.*

The HCL support program

For a comprehensive digestive support protocol, pair Premier HCL with Premier HCL Activator. Premier HCL Activator is formulated to nutritionally enhance betaine hydrochloride's capacity and support its broader role in whole-body health.* Together, Premier HCL and Premier HCL Activator form the HCL Support Program — an effective combination for patients requiring foundational digestive support.*

As we age, we typically produce less hydrochloric acid (HCl) which reduces our ability to efficiently absorb nutrients from food. Betaine hydrochloride helps promote the absorption of nutrients.* When reduced HCl production is present, it affects the amount of protein and calcium we can absorb and can interfere with bone metabolism. Incomplete protein metabolism can imbalance intestinal flora.

DO YOU NEED MORE DIGESTIVE SUPPORT?
Healthy digestive function depends on healthy stomach acid levels. If you have stomach acid levels that are too low, even the best food may not be properly digested. The body’s ability to produce adequate stomach acid, called hydrochloric acid, can slowly decline with age. Lowered levels of hydrochloric acid, or HCL for short, may stress the body’s health.

SUPPORT GASTRIC ACID SECRETION
Premier HCL contains the powerful ingredient, betaine hydrochloride, which helps assist the digestive process by supporting gastric acid secretion that is critically needed to break down protein in order for important minerals and vitamins to be absorbed.*

AN EFFECTIVE DIGESTIVE SUPPORT COMBINATION
Premier HCL Activator is a superb formula to support whole body’s health for the 21st century.* Premier HCL Activator is designed for use with betaine HCL (hydrochloride) to nutritionally enhance its capacity and support its role in whole body health.*

The HCL Support Program (using both Premier HCL and Premier HCL Activator together) is an effective digestive support combination.* Now you can benefit from this amazing health program and enjoy the added benefits of quality nutrients, without added magnesium stearate (an undesirable excipient).*