Health Leads Hydrochloric Acid 5% Solution is a food-grade aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid (HCl) supplied in an amber glass bottle.

Hydrochloric acid is a naturally occurring component of gastric juice. In the stomach it helps create the strongly acidic environment required for normal digestion and supports the activation of digestive enzymes involved in protein breakdown.

This product provides a carefully prepared 5% solution with no added ingredients.

What Is Hydrochloric Acid?

Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a naturally occurring acid produced by specialised cells lining the stomach.

Although it is a strong acid in its concentrated form, within the stomach it is present as part of gastric juice, where it contributes to maintaining the acidic environment required for normal digestive processes.

Hydrochloric acid itself is not a digestive enzyme. Instead, it helps create the conditions in which digestive enzymes can function normally.

What Role Does Hydrochloric Acid Play?

The acidic environment of the stomach contributes to several normal digestive processes. These include:

• Maintaining the natural acidity of gastric juice.
• Converting pepsinogen into pepsin, an enzyme involved in normal protein digestion.
• Helping release nutrients from food as part of the normal digestive process.
• Supporting the stomach's normal digestive environment.

Hydrochloric acid forms a natural part of healthy gastric secretions.

Why Is This a 5% Solution?

This product contains food-grade hydrochloric acid diluted to a 5% solution.

The concentration allows accurate administration in small measured drops in accordance with the suggested directions.

Each bottle contains only hydrochloric acid and purified water.

Ingredients

Food-grade Hydrochloric Acid (5% Solution)

Other ingredients: None.

Approximately 14 drops = 1ml.

Suitable For

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Supply

Available in 30ml and 100ml amber glass bottles.

Suggested Adult Use

Take 5–10 drops with food, depending on meal size.

Dilute in water or juice and sip while eating, or place onto food.

Never take on an empty stomach.

Do not exceed 45 drops per day.

Only use as directed.

Important Safety Information

Hydrochloric acid is an acidic solution and should only be used exactly as directed.

• Never take on an empty stomach.
• Never exceed the recommended intake.
• Do not use if you have a stomach ulcer, active gastritis or significant stomach irritation unless advised by a qualified healthcare professional.
• If you are taking acid-suppressing medication or have an existing digestive condition, seek medical advice before use.
• Discontinue use immediately if persistent burning, pain or irritation occurs.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition or are taking medication, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place.

Keep out of reach of children.

SKU

0218-100

GTIN (EAN)

5060332052059

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DELIVERY

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We aim to dispatch orders received before 1.00pm (UK time) on the same day, excluding weekends and national holidays.

RETURNS

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