No significant side effects reported. Betaine Hydrochloride can cause heartburn in specific groups of individuals.
As Betaine Hydrochloride is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Betaine Hydrochloride for long period.
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Betaine Hydrochloride could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Betaine Hydrochloride in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Betaine Hydrochloride for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
Though Betaine Hydrochloride is not on FDA's GRAS exemption list, it's still widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries including USA with specific limit on dosage.
No breaking news or public health crises reported about Betaine Hydrochloride reported up to now.
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