Betaken and Pepsin

[Sylvia22]

I have read an article advising Hashimotos patients to take Betaine and Pepsin with protein meals. The writer said she regained a lot of energy because most Hashimotos patients have low stomach acid and taking these helped with digestion thereby saving energy. what do you think?

[Sylvia22]

This should say Betaine and Pepsin as a heading

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Sylvia22 It would be worth doing a very quick and simple home test with baking soda to see if it indicates low stomach acid scdlifestyle.com/2012/03/3-...

If it looks like you do have low stomach acid, either Betaine HCL with Pepsin or Apple Cider Vinegar with Mother can help. I didn't find any benefit from the Betaine, I use ACV.

[Sylvia22 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thanks Seasid Susie

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Yes Low stomach acid can be an issue

Lots of posts on here about how to improve with Apple cider vinegar or Betaine HCL

thyroidpharmacist.com/artic...

Other things to help heal gut lining

Bone broth

thyroidpharmacist.com/artic...