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Dietary supplement

Stomach Advanced Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BioAnue

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Stomach Advanced is a dietary supplement by BioAnue with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria), bloating and gas, indigestion.Based on those ingredients, 36 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Betaine Hydrochloride. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Stomach Advanced by BioAnue

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (370 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Stomach Advanced contains three active ingredients. Betaine hydrochloride is a compound that increases stomach acid production.

Pepsin is a digestive enzyme (a protein that breaks down other proteins in food). The product also includes a proprietary blend and stomach extract; we list the blend's components separately where available.

The capsule itself is made of gelatin.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

The label doesn't state a purpose we can grade — see each ingredient's own graded uses on its monograph instead.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

We don't have reliable evidence to rate betaine hydrochloride for the conditions it's marketed toward—indigestion (dyspepsia), low thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism), diarrhea, rheumatoid arthritis, food allergies, or hay fever (allergic rhinitis). Pepsin's effectiveness is not documented in our data.

In short, the scientific evidence backing this product's claims isn't established.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Betaine Hydrochloride Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases)

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Betaine hydrochloride may irritate your stomach and shouldn't be used if you have ulcers, inflammation of the stomach lining (gastritis), or true acid reflux—it can cause heartburn and theoretically make ulcers worse. Pepsin is generally well tolerated in most adults, though it may cause digestive upset or allergic reactions in some people.

The safety data advises against betaine hydrochloride in pregnancy and breastfeeding. For pepsin, there isn't enough safety data in pregnancy, so it's best avoided unless your doctor prescribes it; during breastfeeding, medical advice is needed because data is limited.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Betaine Hydrochloride Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases)

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Betaine Hydrochloride.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 36 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you start Stomach Advanced, double-check with your pharmacist or doctor if you're taking any H2-blockers (heartburn/ulcer medications), antacids, or proton pump inhibitors (acid-reducing medications). Betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acid and may reduce how well these drugs work.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may not be right for you if you take acid-reducing medications—betaine hydrochloride can make them less effective. The evidence for whether it actually works for its intended uses isn't strong.

If you have a history of ulcers, gastritis, or acid reflux, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before trying it, and avoid it in pregnancy and breastfeeding unless they advise otherwise.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 25, 2013.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Stomach Advanced, straight from the product label.

Brand BioAnue
Net contents 10 Capsule(s); 370 mg
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 25, 2013
DSLD ID 27426
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Stomach Advanced by BioAnue, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
10
IngredientAmount% DV
Betaine Hydrochloride0 Not Present--
Proprietary Blend370 mg--
Pepsin0 Not Present--
Stomach Extract0 Not Present--

Other ingredients: Gelatin Capsule

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Label statements
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FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

General Statements

Your Edge - Your New Beginning

Date Code:

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Usage: Consume about 50 to 75% of the meal then take one (1) or more capsules every 10 minutes until a warm sensation occurs, then consume the rest of the meal. At every meal thereafter take the activation dosage after 50 to 75% of the meal has been consumed.

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Stomach Advanced by BioAnue label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Stomach Advanced by BioAnue

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container10 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Proprietary Blend

370 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Stomach Advanced by BioAnue Drug Interactions

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36Drugs
36 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Stomach Advanced with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Betaine Hydrochloride3 drug types · 36 drugs

Antacids

Betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity and could decrease the effects of antacids.
In human research, betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity. Antacids are taken to decrease stomach acidity. Theoretically, taking betaine hydrochloride along with antacids might decrease the effects of the antacids.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
H2-Blockers

Betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity and could decrease the effects of H2-blockers.
In human research, betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity. H2-blockers are used to decrease stomach acidity. Theoretically, taking betaine hydrochloride along with H2-blockers might decrease the effects of H2-blockers.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Proton Pump Inhibitors (Ppis)

Betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity and could decrease the effects of PPIs.
In human research, betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity. PPIs are used to decrease stomach acidity. Theoretically, taking betaine hydrochloride along with PPIs might decrease the effects of PPIs

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Stomach Advanced, from the product label.

BioAnue

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Name
BioAnue Laboratories Inc.
Street Address
P.O. Box 1056, 123 Wood Tech Dr.
City
Rochelle
State
GA
ZipCode
31079
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Stomach Advanced by BioAnue: Common Questions

Does Stomach Advanced by BioAnue interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Stomach Advanced has a known interaction with 36 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Stomach Advanced contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is this safe if I have acid reflux?
No—betaine hydrochloride isn't safe for people with true acid reflux. It increases stomach acid, which will make reflux worse. If you have acid reflux, talk with your doctor before considering this product.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against betaine hydrochloride in pregnancy. For pepsin, there isn't enough information in pregnancy unless your doctor prescribes it, and breastfeeding requires medical advice because data is limited. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your situation.
What does pepsin do?
Pepsin is a digestive enzyme that breaks down proteins in food. It's naturally produced in your stomach.
What's betaine hydrochloride for?
Betaine hydrochloride is added to increase stomach acid production. The product markets it for indigestion and other digestive conditions, but we don't have reliable evidence it actually works for these uses.
What side effects might pepsin cause?
Pepsin is generally well tolerated, but some people may experience digestive upset or allergic reactions. Rarely, occupational exposure to airborne pepsin (as in factory settings) has caused allergic rhinoconjunctivitis or asthma in case reports.
Could this irritate my stomach?
Yes—betaine hydrochloride may irritate your stomach and can cause heartburn. It could theoretically worsen ulcers or slow their healing, so avoid this product if you have ulcers, gastritis, or acid reflux.

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Stomach Advanced's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 5 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Betaine Hydrochloride 2 references
  1. Yago MR, Frymoyer A, Benet LZ, Smelick GS, Frassetto LA, Ding X, Dean B, Salphati L, Budha N, Jin JY, Dresser MJ, Ware JA. The use of betaine HCl to enhance dasatinib absorption in healthy volunteers with rabeprazole-induced hypochlorhydria. AAPS J. 2014 PubMed
  2. Yago MR, Frymoyer AR, Smelick GS, Frassetto LA, Budha NR, Dresser MJ, Ware JA, Benet LZ. Gastric reacidification with betaine HCl in healthy volunteers with rabeprazole-induced hypochlorhydria. Mol Pharm. 2013 Nov 4;10(11):4032-7. PubMed

See these in context on the Betaine Hydrochloride monograph →

Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) 3 references
  1. Weeks JA, Harper RA, Simon RA, Burdick JD. Assessment of sensitization risk of a laundry pre-spotter containing protease. Cutan Ocul Toxicol. 2011;30(4):272-9. PubMed
  2. Marquès LI, Lara S, Abós T, Bartolomé B. Occupational rhinitis due to pepsin. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2006;16(2):136-7. DOI
  3. Cartier A, Malo JL, Pineau L, Dolovich J. Occupational asthma due to pepsin. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1984;73(5 Pt 1):574-7. PubMed

See these in context on the Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) monograph →

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