Update on Betaine HCL: Gas & Bloating

I've been supplementing with Betaine HCL (Country Life brand) for over a month now.

The goal was to slowly increase dosages (by 1 capsule) every day. Starting with 1 456mg capsule. Well, I made it to 5 capsules, without any irritation or supposed discomfort. I continue taking 4 capsules with each meal daily.

Since taking this during meals (once or twice a day), I think I can say gas and bloating have definitely minimized. I can go out to my favorite mexican restaurant and have the GF options without resulting in extreme bloating. And the real test was yesterday, when I had lots of food and beer, and I didn't bloat!

Still some distention, i'm sure these things take time, but i'll continue with this supplement. Everything seems to be going smoothy since that January flare. 1-2bm's a day, no blood.

Has anyone found benefit in reducing bloating/gas with enzymes?

i've been taking it for about a month, too. it's a mix of enzymes including betaine hcl. not sure it does anything but i don't notice it hurting. i only take 2 with meals since that's what the bottle says.