Stomach Acid Supplementation

Apple cider vinegar provides acetic acid that lowers stomach pH and may partially substitute for or stimulate HCl production. Betaine HCl is a supplement that directly delivers hydrochloric acid to the stomach and is widely used for confir…

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Apple cider vinegar provides acetic acid that lowers stomach pH and may partially substitute for or stimulate HCl production. Betaine HCl is a supplement that directly delivers hydrochloric acid to the stomach and is widely used for confirmed hypochlorhydria. Both apple cider vinegar and betaine HCl are particularly useful when protein-heavy meals are consumed.