How can you safeguard yourself from food borne illnesses? Taking betaine hydrochloride and pancreatic enzymes boosts your digestive system and keeps you from having to take the acid blockers that lower your resistance to e-coli and salmonella. When we are deficient in these areas acid reflux happens and our first response is to grab a Pepcid or Tums which in turn takes away the protection that was built into your body. Enzymes also help you to absorb and utilize the nutrients more efficiently and take away that bloated feeling associated with a slow digestive system.