Trace Nutrients HCL V-Plus by Trace EIements Inc. | 90 or 180 Tablets

HCL V-Plus by Trace Elements Inc. – Betaine Hydrochloride & Gentian with Acid-Stable Digestive Enzymes

HCL V-Plus is a hypo-allergenic, practitioner-formulated digestive support supplement from Trace Elements Inc. (TEI) — the same lab behind the HTMA tests used in mineral balancing protocols. It combines betaine hydrochloride (HCl) with gentian root, acid-stable protease and lipase enzymes, and thiamine (B1) to support healthy stomach acidity, protein digestion, and optimal mineral absorption.

Key Benefits

• ✅ Betaine HCl for stomach acid support — 450mg of betaine hydrochloride per tablet helps restore and maintain healthy gastric acidity, essential for mineral solubility and protein digestion
• ✅ Gentian root bitter herb — 100mg of gentian root powder stimulates digestive secretions (bile, enzymes, HCl) through bitter receptor activation — a traditional and evidence-supported digestive tonic
• ✅ Acid-stable digestive enzymes — Protease 3.0 (2,000 SAPU/g) and Lipase (10,000 FIP/g) from aspergillus niger remain active in the acidic stomach environment, supporting protein and fat breakdown
• ✅ Supports mineral absorption — normal stomach acidity is required for mineral solubility; HCl support directly improves absorption of calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, and other key minerals
• ✅ Thiamine (B1) co-factor — supports carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function, and plays a role in gastric acid secretion
• ✅ Hypo-allergenic, all-vegetarian formula — free of dairy, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, gluten, alfalfa, yeast, artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
• ✅ TEI practitioner formula — formulated by Trace Elements Inc. specifically to complement HTMA-guided mineral balancing and digestive health protocols

Who It’s For

• HTMA protocol users — low stomach acid is one of the most common findings in HTMA-guided protocols; HCL V-Plus directly supports the mineral absorption that HTMA protocols depend on
• Those with low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) — symptoms include bloating after meals, undigested food in stool, nutrient deficiencies, and poor response to oral supplements
• Those with poor mineral or nutrient absorption — adequate HCl is required to ionize and absorb calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, and B12 from food and supplements
• GI-MAP protocol users — those addressing low secretory IgA, dysbiosis, or H. pylori patterns where digestive secretion support is indicated
• Highly sensitive individuals — the hypo-allergenic, all-vegetarian formula is ideal for those who react to common allergens or animal-derived digestive products
• Practitioners and their patients — a trusted TEI formula for functional health practitioners working with HTMA-based digestive and mineral absorption protocols

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Servings Per Container: 90 or 180
Suggested Use: 1 tablet 3 times daily during or immediately after meals, or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearic acid, crosscarmellose sodium, coating (hypromellose, glycerin, hydroxypropyl cellulose), magnesium vegetable stearate, silica.

Free of: Dairy, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, gluten, alfalfa, yeast, artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.

Formula #153-B

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⚠️ Warning

Do not use if you have a history of peptic ulcers, gastritis, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) without consulting your healthcare professional. Consult your healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Do not use if tamper-evident seal is broken or missing. Keep out of the reach of children.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.