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Does Betaine Hydrochloride Help With Hypochlorhydria Symptoms?

May relieve nausea, dumping syndrome, and weight loss in patients with low stomach acid after esophageal surgery.

Weak Evidence

Evidence Summary

May relieve nausea, dumping syndrome, and weight loss in patients with low stomach acid after esophageal surgery.

Effective Dose

500 mg with pepsin before protein-containing meals

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