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Not the porcine version of Betaine HCL with pepsin, this is made from fungus
The seller was fantastic, my issue was that the stock photo is of the porcine version of Betaine HCI with pepsin, which is what I thought I was purchasing and had used in the past. However, Now no longer makes the porcine version, only the vegetarian fungus version. I was sent the fungal version, and I took two with my meal. Problem is I am highly allergic to molds, i.e. fungus, and had an allergic reaction. If you think that you are buying the porcine version of Now Betaine HCI with pepsin, Now products no longer makes that product, this is the fungus version. I have attached pictures of the product that I was sent that caused my throat and tongue to swell, limiting my air supply. If anyone is allergic to molds, do not buy Now Betaine HCI with pepsin as the pepsin is derived from fungus/mold.
May 2017 · Health and Household · verified purchase