Frequently Asked Questions
What HCL & Enzymes is
HCL & Enzymes is a stomach-phase digestion system designed to restore proper acidity and enzymatic activity in the stomach so proteins, fats, and carbohydrates can be correctly broken down before they reach the intestines.
It is NOT an antacid.
It is NOT a digestive enzyme alone.
It is the acid + enzyme environment required for digestion to begin.
The core problem HCL & Enzymes addresses
Many people do not have too much stomach acid—they have too little.
Low stomach acid causes:
- Poor protein digestion
- Food fermentation
- Gas and bloating
- Reflux and pressure
- Mineral and vitamin malabsorption
- Increased microbial survival
When stomach acid is weak, food sits too long, bacteria grow, and digestion breaks down downstream.
How HCL & Enzymes works
HCL & Enzymes restores digestion in three phases:
PHASE 1 — Stomach Acid Is Restored
This formula contains Betaine HCL from beets, which increases the acidity of the stomach environment.
Proper acidity:
- Activates digestive enzymes
- Signals the pancreas and gallbladder
- Kills incoming microbes
- Allows minerals and vitamins to be absorbed
This reboots the digestive cascade.
PHASE 2 — Proteins Are Properly Digested
Low acid leaves proteins partially digested, allowing them to ferment, putrefy, and trigger immune reactions.
This formula contains:
- Protease
- Acid-stable protease
These enzymes work in the acidic stomach environment to dismantle proteins into absorbable amino acids.
PHASE 3 — Carbs and Fats Are Primed for Absorption
Amylases, glucoamylase, invertase, lactase, and lipases begin breaking down carbohydrates and fats early, preventing:
- Gas
- Bloating
- Reflux
- Bile overload
What AstraZyme® adds to HCL & Enzymes
AstraZyme® Protein, Carbo, and Lipid improve the efficiency and completeness of digestion by:
- Enhancing protein hydrolysis
- Increasing carbohydrate utilization
- Improving fat emulsification and absorption
This means food is broken down more completely before leaving the stomach.
What changes when HCL & Enzymes is working
People commonly notice:
- Less reflux and pressure
- Less gas and bloating
- More comfortable digestion
- Better tolerance to protein-rich meals
- More energy after eating
These are signs that digestion has been properly initiated.
Who HCL & Enzymes is for
HCL & Enzymes is ideal for people who:
- Feel heavy or bloated after meals
- Have reflux but no relief from antacids
- Feel weak or tired after eating
- Are older or have reduced digestive output
- Have trouble digesting protein
What HCL & Enzymes is not
HCL & Enzymes is NOT:
- An antacid
- A heartburn drug
- A stimulant
- A probiotic
It restores the biochemical environment needed for digestion to work.
How is HCL & Enzymes Taken
HCL & Enzymes is taken with meals to support stomach-phase digestion.
