Secretion of hydrochloric acid diminishes with age, and older adults have low stomach acid. Hypochlorhydria and achlorhydria are associated with faulty digestion, impaired absorption of several vitamins and minerals, excessive absorption of food antigens, and disruptions of intestinal pH that unfavorably impact populations of gut flora. HCl-Pepsin provides betaine and glutamic hydrochloride which release hydrochloric acid at a rate which approximates that of normal physiological secretion.*'Dietary ConsiderationsWheat FreeDairy/ Milk FreeSoy FreeYeast FreeSugar FreePreservative FreeSalt FreeCorn FreeFree of Artificial Colors/Flavors'Serving Size:1 Capsule'Servings Per Container:100'Amount Per ServingBetaine HCl (gastric phase)550 mgPepsin (1:3000) (gastric phase)175 mgGlutamic Acid HCl (gastric phase) from BSE-free freeze-dried source100 mg'Other Ingredients:gelatin capsule.