One of the main benefits of betaine to the gastrointestinal tract is optimizing the health of the intestinal lining. Specifically, betaine helps to protect and support the barrier function of intestinal lining cells, combating the symptoms of intestinal leakage. Betaine optimizes the intestinal barrier by increasing the production of some proteins. These proteins help maintain tight connections between cells.

How to supplement betaine hydrochloride
In most cases, betaine hydrochloride products contain pepsin (a protein digestive enzyme or protease). Pepsin is either extracted from the pig gastric mucosa or provided in the form of a pure protease with pepsin activity. The starting dose for these combination products or betaine hydrochloride is one capsule per meal that provides 500 milligrams of betaine hydrochloride.
Some doctors will use a gradual approach to develop appropriate doses for individuals. Simply put, it means increasing the amount of capsules taken at each meal until the stomach feels warm or uncomfortable. Once this situation occurs, it will revert back to the previously used dosage. This becomes the maintenance dose for dietary intake. For richer meals, it may be necessary to take an additional capsule. If the portion of the meal is small, reduce the amount taken.
If the portion of the meal is small, the number of capsules taken should be reduced.
If taking several capsules, it is recommended to take them in stages during meals.
When the stomach begins to repair and produce the hydrochloric acid needed for proper digestion of food, you will experience the warm feeling of the stomach again. At this point, the dosage level should be reduced.