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Dietary supplement

AbsorbAid Digestive Support Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Sources

Powder Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

AbsorbAid Digestive Support is a dietary supplement by Nature's Sources with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive support, bloating and gas, fat digestion.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of AbsorbAid Digestive Support by Nature's Sources

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 5 of its 5 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This powder contains five digestive enzymes designed to help break down food. Amylase, lipase, cellulase, and protease each target different nutrients—carbohydrates, fats, fiber, and proteins respectively.

Lactase breaks down the milk sugar lactose. The remaining ingredients are rice starch and silicon dioxide, inactive fillers that help form the powder.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
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
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Digestive support and occasional indigestion relief.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dyspepsia, Lactose intolerance, Bloating, Gas, Indigestion.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lactase is rated "Effective" for Lactose intolerance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lipase is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dyspepsia.

The evidence for these enzymes is mixed and limited. Lactase is effective for lactose intolerance.

For the others—lipase, protease, amylase, and cellulase—the evidence isn't established. The facts show insufficient reliable evidence to rate lipase for inflammatory bowel disease or indigestion, insufficient evidence for lactase when used in premature infants or for colic, and no effectiveness ratings on file for protease.

The science on whether digestive enzyme supplements work for most people hasn't been firmly settled.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lipase Lactase 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 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lipase and lactase are generally well tolerated. Protease may cause digestive upset or allergic reactions in some people.

Safety data during pregnancy is limited across the board: lactase is likely safe, lipase has little pregnancy data so ask your doctor first, protease should be avoided in pregnancy unless prescribed, and we hold no pregnancy data for amylase or cellulase. For breastfeeding, lactase data is limited, lipase safety hasn't been well studied, and protease use is not recommended without medical advice.

Anyone with serious digestive conditions should use this product only under medical guidance.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lipase Lactase Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases)

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 3 matched ingredients has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Amylase and cellulase were not reviewed; if you take any prescription medications, please use the search tool below with your exact drug names to be thorough.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a straightforward enzyme blend—useful if you have lactose intolerance, and worth a try if you suspect weak digestion. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor or pharmacist first, since safety data is thin.

Anyone with inflammatory bowel disease or another serious gut condition should check with their healthcare provider before starting.

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

Assessment coverage: 3 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 29, 2014.

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 AbsorbAid Digestive Support, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Sources
Barcode (UPC) 724250784038
Net contents 10.5 oz.; 300 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 29, 2014
DSLD ID 40441
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for AbsorbAid Digestive Support by Nature's Sources, 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:
0.5 tsp
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.5 tsp
Servings per container
250
UPC/BARCODE
724250784038
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories5 {Calories}--
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)1%
Amylase2772 SKB/DU--
Lipase381 FIP--
Lactase300 ALU--
Cellulase99 CU--
Protease12 GDU--

Other ingredients: Rice Starch, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

DIRECTIONS: MIX 1/2 TSP(1.2g) IN 2-4 OZ OF ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER WITH EACH MEAL. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OCCASIONAL INDIGESTION, OR NIGHT TIME DISCOMFORT, TAKE IMMEDIATELY USING THE ABOVE DOSAGES

Storage

KEEP IN A COOL DRY PLACE. DO NOT REFRIGERATE. KEEP CONTAINER FREE OF MOISTURE.

Formulation

HEAT DESTROYS ENZYMES, MADE WITHOUT SUCROSE, WHEAT, GLUTEN, YEAST, DAIRY, SOY, PRESERVATIVES, ARTIFICIAL COLORS OR FLAVORS.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

General Statements

CLINICALLY TESTED ~ SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN

Leader in Enzymes Since 1995

POWDER

Seals/Symbols

CLINICALLY TESTED SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

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AbsorbAid Digestive Support by Nature's Sources label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in AbsorbAid Digestive Support by Nature's Sources

These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.5 tsp Dosage formPowder Servings per container250 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.

Amylase

2772 SKB/DU per serving

Lipase

No known
interactions
381 FIP per serving

Lipase is a digestive enzyme that helps your body break down dietary fats. It is well established as part of prescription pancreatic enzyme therapy fo...

Lipase monograph & interactions

Lactase

No known
interactions
300 ALU per serving

Lactase is a digestive enzyme supplement that helps people who lack enough natural lactase break down lactose, the sugar in milk and dairy. It can red...

Lactase monograph & interactions

Cellulase

99 CU per serving

Protease

No known
interactions
12 GDU per serving Form: Bromelain

Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), tr...

Protease monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Starch, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

AbsorbAid Digestive Support by Nature's Sources Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in AbsorbAid Digestive Support. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for AbsorbAid Digestive Support, from the product label.

Nature's Sources

See all Nature's Sources products
Name
NATURE’S SOURCES, LLC.
City
Niles
State
IL
ZipCode
60714
Phone Number
1-800-827-7656
Web Address
www.naturessources.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

AbsorbAid Digestive Support by Nature's Sources: Common Questions

Does AbsorbAid Digestive Support by Nature's Sources interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in AbsorbAid Digestive Support. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
AbsorbAid Digestive Support contains 5 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.
Will this help if I'm lactose intolerant?
Lactase, one of the enzymes in this product, is effective for lactose intolerance. It works by breaking down the milk sugar your body has trouble digesting. You'd take it with dairy-containing foods.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
It depends on which enzyme. Lactase is likely safe. Lipase and amylase have limited pregnancy data—ask your doctor. Protease should be avoided in pregnancy unless your doctor prescribes it. For cellulase, we hold no pregnancy information, so talk to your doctor.
Are there any side effects?
Most people tolerate these enzymes well. Protease may cause digestive upset or allergic reactions in some. Lactase can rarely trigger allergic reactions in sensitive people. If digestive symptoms develop, stop and talk to your pharmacist.
What does each enzyme do?
Amylase breaks down carbohydrates, lipase handles fats, protease works on proteins, cellulase tackles fiber, and lactase breaks down milk sugar. Together they're meant to help your digestive system process a wider range of foods.
Is this safe while breastfeeding?
Lactase has limited data but is believed safe; ask your doctor to be sure. Lipase and protease have little or no breastfeeding safety data and aren't recommended without medical advice. We hold no breastfeeding data for amylase or cellulase, so check with your healthcare provider.

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Sources & How We Checked

AbsorbAid Digestive Support'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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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.

Lipase 1 reference
  1. Casper C, Hascoet JM, Ertl T, et al. Recombinant bile salt-stimulated lipase in preterm infant feeding: A randomized phase 3 study. PLoS One. 2016;11(5):e0156071. PubMed

See these in context on the Lipase monograph →

Lactase 1 reference
  1. Laukkanen A, Ruoppi P, Remes S, Koistinen T, Mäkinen-Kiljunen S. Lactase-induced occupational protein contact dermatitis and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. Contact Dermatitis. 2007;57(2):89-93. PubMed

See these in context on the Lactase 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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