Viridian Betaine HCl 650mg with Gentian (90 Capsules)

If you eat a decent meal and an hour later still feel like it's sitting on your chest, your stomach acid might be part of the picture. Betaine HCl is a supplement form of hydrochloric acid, the same acid your stomach uses to break down protein and absorb minerals like iron, B12 and zinc. Viridian pairs it with gentian root, a traditional bitter that's been used in European herbal practice for centuries to support the digestive routine.

What it is

A 90-capsule bottle of Viridian Betaine HCl 650mg with Gentian. Each capsule delivers 650mg of betaine hydrochloride alongside organic gentian root. Vegetarian capsule, no artificial fillers, in Viridian's signature clean-label format.

Why betaine HCl and gentian

Stomach acid does three big jobs: it kicks off protein digestion, it helps you absorb minerals, and it acts as a first-line defence against anything iffy in your food. As you get older, or after long stretches on certain medications, stomach acid output can drift downwards. That's where supplemental betaine HCl comes in. It's not a treatment for any specific condition. It's a routine support ingredient that some people find helpful when taken with protein-heavy meals.

Gentian root is one of the classic European "bitters". The bitter taste itself stimulates the digestive routine before the food even arrives, which is why a pre-dinner aperitif tradition exists across half the continent. Combining the two is a sensible piece of formulation.

Who it's for

Mostly midlife adults who notice bigger meals sitting heavier than they used to. Also popular with people who feel they're not getting much out of protein-heavy diets, anyone working on their gut routine more broadly, and customers who've heard about betaine HCl from a nutritional therapist and want a reliable UK source. If you've got an active ulcer, gastritis or are taking acid-lowering medication like a PPI, this isn't the right product for you - check with your GP first.

What's different about the Viridian version

Viridian's pedigree on clean-label formulation is one of the reasons we stock the brand. The HCl dose is at a sensible 650mg per capsule rather than a token amount, and the gentian is in there at a real level not as decoration. UK-made, vegetarian, no genetically modified material, no artificial nasties.

Dosing and usage

One capsule taken at the start of a protein-containing meal. Start with one and only one to see how you respond. Some people find one capsule per meal is plenty, others use it more selectively for larger meals. Do not exceed the dose suggested on the label without speaking to a practitioner. Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, not suitable if you have an ulcer or gastritis, not suitable with prescription acid-lowering medication.

If digestion is something you're actively working on, this often slots into a wider gut routine alongside a quality probiotic. Browse the Gut Health range or call the shop on 07711 393130 for a proper conversation about where to start.