Gastro Digest II - 90 capsules

Gastro Digest II – Two-Stage Digestive Enzyme & HCl Support

Stomach Acid, Pancreatic Enzymes & Ox Bile for Complete Meal Digestion

Gastro Digest II is a two-stage digestive-support formula designed to support food breakdown first in the stomach and then in the small intestine.

The first phase combines Betaine HCl, L-glutamic acid HCl, pepsin, papain, choline, and beet root to support the acidic environment and protein digestion that begin in the stomach.

The second phase provides enteric-coated pancreatin, pancrelipase, ox bile, and bromelain to support the digestion of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates farther along the digestive tract.

This combination makes Gastro Digest II especially useful for people looking for broader digestive support than a single enzyme or stomach-acid supplement alone.

Key Benefits of Gastro Digest II

✅ Supports Stomach-Phase Digestion – Betaine HCl helps support the acidic environment needed for normal gastric digestion, while pepsin and papain assist protein breakdown.

✅ Supports Protein Digestion – Pepsin, papain, pancreatin, pancrelipase, and bromelain provide multiple forms of proteolytic digestive support.

✅ Supports Fat Digestion – Ox bile works alongside pancreatic enzymes to support the emulsification and digestion of dietary fats.

✅ Supports Carbohydrate Digestion – Pancreatic enzyme preparations naturally provide enzyme activity involved in carbohydrate breakdown.

✅ Provides Two-Stage Digestive Support – The formula addresses both stomach-phase digestion and enzyme activity in the duodenum and small intestine.

✅ Enteric-Coated Second-Phase Ingredients – Pancreatin, pancrelipase, ox bile, and bromelain are enteric coated to help protect them as they pass through the acidic stomach environment.

✅ Useful With Protein- or Fat-Rich Meals – The combination of acid support, protein-digesting enzymes, pancreatic enzymes, and bile support makes the formula particularly relevant with more complex meals.

What’s Inside Gastro Digest II?

Serving Size: 1 capsule
Servings Per Bottle: 90

First Phase – Stomach Support

Betaine HCl: 150 mg

L-Glutamic Acid HCl: 100 mg

Pepsin: 100 mg

Papain: 50 mg

Choline (bitartrate): 25 mg

Organic Beet Root Extract (Beta vulgaris): 10 mg

Second Phase – Duodenum & Small Intestine

Pancreatin 4x (porcine): 100 mg

Ox Bile Extract: 65 mg

Pancrelipase (porcine): 50 mg

Bromelain (2400 GDU/g): 30 mg

The second-phase ingredients are enteric coated.

Other ingredients: Magnesium as an amino acid chelate, pharmaceutical glaze for enteric coating, and gelatin capsule.

Bottle Size: 90 capsules

Why Choose Gastro Digest II?

Digestion is a coordinated process that occurs in stages.

The stomach begins the process using hydrochloric acid and protein-digesting enzymes.

As food enters the small intestine, digestion increasingly depends on pancreatic enzymes and bile to continue breaking down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

Many digestive supplements focus on only one part of this process.

Gastro Digest II combines support for both major stages in one capsule:

• Stomach acid support
• Protein digestion
• Pancreatic enzyme support
• Fat digestion
• Bile-related digestive support
• Small-intestinal digestion

This makes it a more comprehensive choice for people who want support throughout the normal digestive process.

Betaine HCl & the Stomach Environment

Hydrochloric acid is naturally produced in the stomach.

An appropriately acidic stomach environment contributes to several aspects of normal digestion, including activation of pepsin and the initial breakdown of dietary protein.

Gastro Digest II provides 150 mg of Betaine HCl plus 100 mg of L-glutamic acid HCl per capsule.

Betaine HCl has been shown in human research to temporarily lower gastric pH when stomach acidity has been experimentally reduced, although the amounts used in those studies were substantially higher than the amount provided in a single Gastro Digest II capsule.

The purpose of the HCl component in this formula is therefore meal-time stomach-phase digestive support, not treatment of a diagnosed acid-production disorder.

Pepsin & Protein Digestion

Pepsin is one of the primary enzymes involved in the early digestion of dietary protein.

It functions most effectively in the acidic environment of the stomach.

Gastro Digest II combines pepsin with Betaine HCl, allowing the acid and enzyme components to support the same stage of digestion.

Papain, an enzyme derived from papaya, provides additional protein-digesting activity.

Pancreatic Enzyme Support

The pancreas normally releases digestive enzymes into the small intestine after a meal.

These enzymes include:

Proteases for proteins

Lipases for fats

Amylases for carbohydrates

Gastro Digest II provides both pancreatin and pancrelipase, supplying a broad spectrum of pancreatic digestive-enzyme activity.

These ingredients are enteric coated so they are better protected while passing through the acidic stomach before reaching the small intestine.

Ox Bile & Fat Digestion

Dietary fats require a different digestive process from proteins and carbohydrates.

Bile acids help emulsify fats, breaking larger fat droplets into smaller particles that digestive enzymes can more effectively access.

This process also supports the normal absorption of dietary fats and fat-soluble nutrients.

Gastro Digest II provides 65 mg of ox bile extract per capsule as part of its second-stage digestive formula.

This can make the product particularly relevant when meals contain meaningful amounts of dietary fat.

Bromelain & Papain

Gastro Digest II contains two plant-derived proteolytic enzymes:

Papain, derived from papaya

Bromelain, derived from pineapple

Both help break peptide bonds within dietary proteins.

They complement pepsin and the pancreatic enzymes by providing additional protein-digesting activity at different stages of the digestive process.

Why Enteric Coating Matters

Digestive enzymes do not all function best under the same conditions.

The stomach is highly acidic, while pancreatic enzymes normally function farther along the digestive tract in a less acidic environment.

Gastro Digest II uses enteric coating on its second-phase ingredients to help protect them during passage through the stomach.

This helps preserve the distinction between:

Phase One: stomach-focused acid and protein digestion

and

Phase Two: pancreatic-enzyme, bile, and small-intestinal digestive support.

Digestive Support With Meals

People sometimes notice that certain meals are more difficult to digest than others.

Larger meals or meals higher in protein or fat place greater demands on normal digestive secretions and enzymes.

Gastro Digest II may be particularly useful for individuals who want additional digestive support with:

• Protein-rich meals
• Higher-fat meals
• Larger mixed meals
• Meals that commonly leave them feeling overly full or heavy
• Dietary patterns that place greater demands on normal digestive function

Digestive symptoms can have many different causes, so persistent or significant symptoms should be appropriately evaluated rather than managed indefinitely with digestive enzymes alone.

Who May Prefer Gastro Digest II?

✔ Individuals seeking broad digestive-enzyme support with meals

✔ Those interested in supporting the normal stomach-acid environment

✔ People looking for additional support with protein digestion

✔ Individuals seeking support for fat digestion and bile-related digestive physiology

✔ Those who want both stomach-phase and small-intestinal digestive support

✔ People who regularly consume protein- or fat-rich meals

✔ Individuals who prefer a comprehensive formula rather than purchasing separate HCl, enzyme, and bile products

Suggested Use

Take 1–2 capsules with meals, or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Important Information

Gastro Digest II contains Betaine HCl. Individuals with a history of gastric or duodenal ulcers, significant gastritis, or persistent reflux symptoms should consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.

Individuals taking proton-pump inhibitors, H2 blockers, antacids, or other acid-reducing medications should discuss use with their healthcare professional.

This formula contains beef- and pork-derived ingredients and a gelatin capsule. It is not vegetarian or vegan.

The formula contains papaya- and pineapple-derived enzymes. Individuals with known sensitivities to these foods or enzymes should use appropriate caution.

Digestive enzymes and ox bile may occasionally cause gastrointestinal discomfort or loose stools. Reduce or discontinue use if significant symptoms occur.

If pregnant, breastfeeding, taking prescription medications, or managing a medical condition, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.

Keep out of 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.