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product_id: 3868447
title: "Doctor's Best Betaine HCI Pepsin & Gentian Bitters, Digestive Enzymes for Protein Breakdown & Absorption, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, 120 Caps, Original Version"
brand: "doctor's best"
price: "€ 31.37"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Doctor's Best"
url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/3868447-doctors-best-betaine-hci-pepsin-and-gentian-bitters-digestive-enzymes
store_origin: SK
region: Slovakia
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# 20 mg Gentian bitters to naturally stimulate digestion 250,000 FCC units Pepsin enzyme for protein breakdown 650 mg Betaine HCl for optimal acid support Doctor's Best Betaine HCI Pepsin & Gentian Bitters, Digestive Enzymes for Protein Breakdown & Absorption, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, 120 Caps, Original Version

**Brand:** doctor's best
**Price:** € 31.37
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Digest Smarter, Feel Lighter – Your Gut’s New Best Friend!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Doctor's Best Betaine HCI Pepsin & Gentian Bitters, Digestive Enzymes for Protein Breakdown & Absorption, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, 120 Caps, Original Version by doctor's best
- **How much does it cost?** € 31.37 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/3868447-doctors-best-betaine-hci-pepsin-and-gentian-bitters-digestive-enzymes)

## Best For

- doctor's best enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted doctor's best brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted & Proven:** Join 5,600+ happy users experiencing smoother digestion and daily comfort.
- • **Clean & Conscious:** Non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegetarian-friendly for mindful wellness.
- • **Gut-Soothing Formula:** Reduce occasional heartburn and bloating while protecting your GI lining.
- • **Natural Digestive Boost:** Gentian bitters enhance enzyme production for a revitalized digestive tract.
- • **Precision Protein Power:** Unlock superior protein digestion with clinically dosed Pepsin and Betaine HCl.

## Overview

Doctor's Best Betaine HCI Pepsin & Gentian Bitters is a scientifically formulated digestive supplement combining 650 mg Betaine HCl, 250,000 FCC units of Pepsin enzyme, and 20 mg Gentian bitters per serving. Designed to optimize protein digestion, reduce heartburn, and stimulate natural enzyme production, this non-GMO, gluten-free capsule supports efficient nutrient absorption and gut health for adults seeking reliable digestive relief.

## Description

Betaine hci/pepsin/gentian bitters contains three nutritional factors that perform complementary functions designed to support the efficiency of the digestive process. supplementing with betaine hci may support the stomach's digestive capacity.* pepsin is an enzyme produced by the body to digest protein-containing foods in the stomach. pepsin works in conjunction with stomach acid to support protein digestion.* gentian is an herb used to optimize the digestive capacity and tonify the digestive tract. its bitter nature may help to stimulate the body's production of digestive enzymes.*for optimal digestive support, use this supplement in conjunction with best digestive enzymes - all vegetarian, a uniquely formulated, full-spectrum high potency digestive enzyme blend.

Review: It really works! Take with protein meals only! - Lately I’ve been having gut issues including acid reflux, bloating, indigestion etc. When I eat certain meals I notice I get full really fast then the other symptoms follow. After doing some research I decided to buy this. I took it with my first bite of breakfast and feel fine! But do your research and only take this with meals where there is PROTEIN as this will help break them down properly. Also make sure to get some l glutamine, aloe Vera gel, and zinc carnosine to help attack your gut issues at the source and heal them. These won’t heal your gut but they are a good supplement to take while you are in the process of healing and make digesting food so much easier.
Review: GAME CHANGER - Two words - game changer. I’ve been suffering with diarrhea ever since I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and put on levothyroxine. Sorry for the TMI upfront, but this supplement gives me regular bowel movements every day. After reading all the reviews, I thought I would give it a try. I have been using this product for 2 weeks. Every morning a normal bm. I take one before every meal with digestive enzymes. I also eat gluten free as well. And no sweets. So far VERY happy with the results…

## Features

- BETAINE HCL/PEPSIN/GENTIAN BITTERS contains three nutritional factors that perform complementary functions to support the efficiency of the digestive process. Pepsin is an enzyme produced by the body to digest protein-containing foods in the stomach.*
- OPTIMAL HEALTH - Betaine HCl has been formulated to reduce symptoms of occasional heartburn while improving digestive function and protecting the gastrointestinal mucosal lining. Helps with indigestion and bloating*
- PEPSIN - an enzyme produced by the body to digest protein-containing foods in the stomach. Pepsin works in conjunction with stomach acid to support protein digestion.*
- GENTIAN BITTERS - an herb used to promote digestive capacity and tonify the digestive tract. Its bitter nature may help to stimulate the body’s production of digestive enzymes.*
- OPTIMIZES DIGESTIVE EFFICIENCY - Betaine HCl Pepsin & Gentian Bitters supports the normal digestive function of the stomach and helps to ensure that the body maintains the efficiency of nutrient absorption from the foods that we eat.*

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000NRTXGW |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Allergen Information | Gluten Free |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,833 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #36 in Multi-Enzyme Nutritional Supplements #1,142 in Sales & Deals |
| Brand | Doctor's BEST |
| Brand Name | Doctor's BEST |
| Color | White |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 5,661 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Gluten Free, Vegetarian |
| Dosage Form | Capsule |
| Flavor | Unflavored |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00753950001633 |
| Item Dimensions | 2.38 x 2.38 x 4.44 inches |
| Item Form | Capsule |
| Item Weight | 0.14 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Doctor's Best |
| Material Features | GMO Free |
| Material Type Free | Gluten Free |
| Model Name | Doctor's Best Betaine Hci Pepsin Gentian Bitters Digestive Enzymes For Protein Breakdown |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Primary Supplement Type | protein |
| Product Benefits | Digestive Health Support |
| Special Ingredients | Betaine HCl 650 mg, Pepsin 250,000 FCC Pepsin Units, Gentian (Gentiana lutea) root 20 mg, Other Ingredients: Gelatin (capsule), magnesium silicate, silicon dioxide, stearic acid. |
| Specific Uses For Product | Digestive, Indigestion, Bloating |
| Total Servings Per Container | 120 |
| UPC | 753950001633 |
| Unit Count | 120 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Doctor's BEST
- **Flavor:** Unflavored
- **Primary Supplement Type:** protein
- **Unit Count:** 120 Count
- **Item Form:** Capsule
- **Item Weight:** 0.14 Kilograms
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 2.38 x 2.38 x 4.44 inches
- **Special Ingredients:** Betaine HCl 650 mg, Pepsin 250,000 FCC Pepsin Units, Gentian (Gentiana lutea) root 20 mg, Other Ingredients: Gelatin (capsule), magnesium silicate, silicon dioxide, stearic acid.
- **Diet Type:** Gluten Free, Vegetarian
- **Product Benefits:** Digestive Health Support

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the source of the Pepsin used in this product? The Amazon description states "all vegetarian" but label says "not suitable for vegetarians".**
A: Manufacturers were efficient in responding to email. This product is made from BOTH porcine and bovine (pork and beef). The pepsin is pork the capsules are bovine. Beware if ALLERGIC.

**Q: How many mg are there in this product?**
A: Betaine HCL 650 mg, Pepsin (1:10,000) 25 mg, and Gentian root 20 mg per capsule.

**Q: How big are these pills?**
A: These are gelatin-capsules on the outside. They are 7/8 of an inch long and about 3/16 of an inch wide. I have trouble swallowing large pills, but these aren't too large for me to swallow.

**Q: Does anyone know the source of the betaine hcl? is it synthetic? maybe the seller will answer. thank you.**
A: Please email info@drbvitamins.com for all product questions

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It really works! Take with protein meals only!
*by S***A on November 6, 2025*

Lately I’ve been having gut issues including acid reflux, bloating, indigestion etc. When I eat certain meals I notice I get full really fast then the other symptoms follow. After doing some research I decided to buy this. I took it with my first bite of breakfast and feel fine! But do your research and only take this with meals where there is PROTEIN as this will help break them down properly. Also make sure to get some l glutamine, aloe Vera gel, and zinc carnosine to help attack your gut issues at the source and heal them. These won’t heal your gut but they are a good supplement to take while you are in the process of healing and make digesting food so much easier.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GAME CHANGER
*by L***I on January 21, 2026*

Two words - game changer. I’ve been suffering with diarrhea ever since I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and put on levothyroxine. Sorry for the TMI upfront, but this supplement gives me regular bowel movements every day. After reading all the reviews, I thought I would give it a try. I have been using this product for 2 weeks. Every morning a normal bm. I take one before every meal with digestive enzymes. I also eat gluten free as well. And no sweets. So far VERY happy with the results…

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This supplement changed my life (and I like this brand more than the others)
*by A***E on January 6, 2025*

For years, I lived on the world’s most boring menu: freshly cooked meat (frozen immediately, because histamine intolerance is extra like that), rice, broccoli, yams, apples, blueberries, turmeric, butter, oregano, and salt. That’s it. No snacks. No desserts. No joy. Even with this microscopic menu, I woke up most mornings flirting with anaphylaxis. Add in chronic SIBO, a two-year run with mastitis in both breasts (despite never having kids), and vitamin deficiencies that refused to budge, and I was basically one weird symptom away from being a side plot on Grey’s Anatomy. Then came the glamorous stool test. While collecting samples (truly living the dream), I noticed something weird—many of the pills I’d been taking were coming out completely intact. I took this poop mystery to several doctors, and one of them—a naturopath—finally said, “Well, if all your pills are showing up in your stool, it probably means you have almost no stomach acid.” Okay, pause. No stomach acid? That sounded bad so I went down a rabbit hole tried Doctor’s Best HCl Betaine, and I’m not kidding—within two days, everything changed: I could eat food again. Real food. Fake food. All the food. None of the near-death drama. The chronic mastitis? Gone. (Apparently, there’s something called the “gut-breast axis,” but don’t ask me to explain it.) The SIBO that had been making me miserable for years? Not anymore. And the vitamin deficiencies that kept popping up on blood tests? They finally started improving. I thought fixing my stomach acid would just help my digestion, but it turns out, low stomach acid doesn’t just mess with your stomach—it messes with everything. Without enough stomach acid, you can’t break down proteins, absorb nutrients like B12, magnesium, and iron, or keep your gut bacteria in check. And it doesn’t stop there. Like I said, it's a whole rabbit hole. Naturally, I started obsessively Googling. That’s when I stumbled on a medical book from the 1800s, which said that if you went to a doctor back then with symptoms like IBS, bloating, diarrhea, or food intolerances (all things I'd had for YEARS), the first thing they’d assume was wrong was that you didn’t have enough stomach acid! Um, what? Their solution? Lemon juice, apple cider vinegar—basic stuff to kick-start acid production. Simple, effective, and very unmodern. Today? Doctors will slap you with antacids faster than you can say “gut-brain axis,” making the problem worse for so many people. It wasn’t until much later—after Doctor’s Best gave me my food back and my vitamin levels normalized—that I learned how stomach acid is connected to GERD (which I’ve never had) and a bunch of other issues I did have. After that, I talked to a GI specialist who knew the term for “low stomach acid” (hypochlorhydria) but had no idea how to treat it. Her solution for GERD? Surgery to tighten the esophageal valve—a valve that literally depends on stomach acid to close. Make it make sense. Here’s why Doctor’s Best is now my ride-or-die: It Works: Thanks to the added bitters, I get results with a smaller dose than other brands I’ve tried (and trust me, I’ve tried a lot). Gelatin Capsules: When I take cellulose capsule HCl supplements, they don't work.. unless I open them bc my body doesn't make enough acid to open cellulose. These are the ONLY HCl betaine in gelatin that I've ever seen. Affordable: It’s more effective than pricier options, so my wallet is as happy as my stomach (and my milk-ducts). Here’s how I used it: Start with one capsule per meal. Add one capsule at each meal until you feel a slight burning sensation. (If that happens, I ate more food, drank some milk, and you was fine.) Back off by one capsule, and that’s your sweet spot. Some people can taper off once their stomach acid normalizes, but I haven’t been able to do that yet... Between my underlying conditions (Lyme, mold toxicity, and MCAS) I might never be a free-spirit eater again. And because Amazon doesn’t love sweeping medical claims: I’m not a doctor, and I can’t guarantee this will work for everyone. Health is deeply personal and nuanced. But if you’re like I was—desperate, exhausted, and stuck on a bland, depressing diet—this might be worth looking into. For me, this has been one of the three most important supplements I've found (and I've tried hundreds) -the others are benfothiamine and molybdenum.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-06*