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HCL Guard

product on market Capsule Healthy Gut Safety: 100/100
100/100

This product looks safe

  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 40% of ingredients have research evidence
A Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

✨ AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

Betaine hydrochloride and pepsin are used to support gastric acid levels and protein digestion, while ginger and licorice root are associated with gastrointestinal soothing. Research evidence for these ingredients is generally moderate, though the overall evidence coverage for this specific formulation is very low. The profile maintains a high safety score.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Label

Product Label

Label for HCL Guard
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Details

Label Data

2 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
60
Servings
Other Combinations
Product Type
40%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

1.1 Gram(s)
Market median: 496.0mg (192 products) 20 studies — no high-quality reviews
200 mg
Market median: 250.0mg (337 products) 127 studies (A:1, B:41)
Market median: 420.0mg (127 products) 4 studies (A:0, B:1)
Pepsin
60 mg
Intrinsic Factor
30 mg

Other Ingredients

Gelatin Microcrystalline Cellulose
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified All Other
Unverified Structure/Function
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Suggested use: Take 2 capsules with each meal or as recommended by your health practitioner.

Warnings & Precautions

Caution: If concerned, speak with your healthcare provider before using, especially if you take medications, are pregnant, or are nursing.

Allergy warning: This product contains ingredients derived from porcine (pork) and beef source.

Formulation Notes

HCL Guard+ contains a powerful trio of ingredients (betaine HCL, pepsin, and intrinsic factor) which supports healthy digestion and absorption of nutrients, including protein, calcium, iron, vitamin B12, and other minerals. The powerful herbal combination of ginger root and deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) help ease digestion upset and support a healthy immune system.

No added: Milk, casein, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, gluten, tree nuts, peanuts, yeast, or rice. Free of artificial colors or flavors and stearates.

Promotes healthy digestive function Helps optimal nutrient absorption Supports a healthy inflammation & immune response

Gluten free Non GMO

Additional Information

Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place in the original container. Do not expose to excessive heat.

GMP Good Manufacturing Practice

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Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU8 60007 20581 1
DSLD Entry Date2024-06-20
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormCapsule
BrandHealthy Gut
DSLD ID308948
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

849
Research Sources
56
Avg Quality
450
Meta Analysis
152
Rct
137
Systematic Review
73
Clinical Trial
11
Regulatory Source
7
Other
7
Guideline
3
Openfda Safety
2
Cochrane Review
2
Observational
A Phosphate binders for preventing and treating chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD)
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2018 PubMed DOI
A Calcium supplementation (other than for preventing or treating hypertension) for improving pregnancy and infant outcomes
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024 PubMed DOI
A Calcium supplementation (other than for preventing or treating hypertension) for improving pregnancy and infant outcomes
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin and mineral supplementation for maintaining cognitive function in cognitively healthy people in mid and late life
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2018 PubMed DOI
A Calcium supplementation during pregnancy for preventing hypertensive disorders and related problems
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2025 PubMed DOI
A Dietary calcium supplementation for preventing colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2008 PubMed DOI
A Calcium and vitamin D for increasing bone mineral density in premenopausal women
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2023 PubMed DOI
A Dietary sodium, sodium-to-potassium ratio, and risk of stroke: A systematic review and nonlinear dose-response meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) 2019 PubMed DOI
A The association between circulating magnesium and clinically relevant outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) 2021 PubMed DOI
A Calcium channel blockers versus other classes of drugs for hypertension
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2021 PubMed DOI
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