BioCore Enhanced Enzymes Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking BioCore Enhanced Enzymes against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
BioCore Enhanced Enzymes is a dietary supplement by Protocol For Life Balance with 8 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestion and bloating, muscle soreness and exercise recovery, inflammation and swelling.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 BioCore Enhanced Enzymes by Protocol For Life Balance
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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
BioCore Enhanced Enzymes is a blend of eight digestive enzymes. The ones we have data for are protease (which breaks down proteins), lipase (which breaks down fats), and several carbohydrate-digesting enzymes including amylase, glucoamylase, invertase, diastase, and alpha-galactosidase.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients: rice bran, cellulose, rice dextrin, and silica.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence we hold is thin here. For lipase, the data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate how well it works for inflammatory bowel disease, indigestion, or prematurity.
We don't have effectiveness ratings for protease or the other carbohydrate enzymes in this product. That said, digestive enzyme blends are marketed to support digestion — but the research backing this specific product's claims isn't established in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Protease and lipase are generally well tolerated by most adults, though some people report digestive upset or allergic reactions. Protease has been linked to rare allergic responses in people with occupational exposure to airborne enzymes; reactions included allergic rhinitis and asthma, though these cases were not from oral supplements.
For pregnancy, safety data on protease has not been established, so it's best avoided unless your doctor prescribes it. Lipase safety in pregnancy is also not well studied — use only if your doctor advises it.
During breastfeeding, there is little safety data for either ingredient, so check with your healthcare provider first before using this product if you're nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Still, confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining this product with any prescription or regular over-the-counter medication.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may appeal to anyone looking for digestive enzyme support, but the evidence for how well it actually works isn't solid yet. If you're pregnant, nursing, or have a serious digestive condition, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Always run your medications through the checker on this page to be sure.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 8 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 25, 2017.
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
General information
Key facts about BioCore Enhanced Enzymes, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Protocol For Life Balance |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 707359129580 |
| Net contents | 90 Veg Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 25, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 73220 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for BioCore Enhanced Enzymes by Protocol For Life Balance, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Glucoamylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Invertase | 0 NP | -- |
| Diastase | 0 NP | -- |
| Lipase | 0 NP | -- |
| Alpha-Galactosidase | 30 mg | -- |
| BioCore Optimum | 200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Bran, Cellulose, Rice Dextrin, Silica
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: Take 1 to 2 capsules before each meal, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
General Statements
How It Works: Digestive enzymes are essential to the body's absorption and full use of food. The capacity of the body to make enzymes diminishes with age in some individuals, and therefore the efficiency of digestion may decline.
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Scientifically tested enzymes
~ Maximum food utilization* ~ Also helps bean and cabbage digestion*
Brand IP Statement(s)
BioCore Enhanced Enzymes offers a blend of fungal-derived enzymes that will aid in the digestion of most foods, including beans and cruciferous vegetables.* The vegetarian enzymes in BioCore Enhanced Enzymes have been tested in a controlled laboratory study using a digestive model for their activity throughout the entire pH range of the digestive system and have been shown not to be degraded by acid in the stomach.*
BioCore Optimum is a trademark of National Enzyme Company.
Precautions
Cautions/Interactions: Galactosemics should consult their healthcare practitioner before use.
Do not eat freshness packet, Keep in bottle.
Not manufactured with wheat, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
General
Code P2958 V6
FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Vegetarian/Vegan
Not manufactured with wheat, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
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.
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BioCore Enhanced Enzymes by Protocol For Life Balance label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in BioCore Enhanced Enzymes by Protocol For Life Balance
These are the 8 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Veg Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container45 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.
Alpha-Galactosidase
Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Bran, Cellulose, Rice Dextrin, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
BioCore Enhanced Enzymes by Protocol For Life Balance Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in BioCore Enhanced Enzymes. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for BioCore Enhanced Enzymes, from the product label.
Protocol For Life Balance
See all Protocol For Life Balance products- Name
- Protocol For Life Balance
- Street Address
- 395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd.
- City
- Bloomingdale
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 60108
- Web Address
- www.protocolforlife.com
BioCore Enhanced Enzymes by Protocol For Life Balance: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind BioCore Enhanced Enzymes’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases)
Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), trypsin, chymotrypsin, and pancreatin. Peo...
Read the full Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) monograph → Herb & supplement monographLipase
Lipase is a digestive enzyme that helps your body break down dietary fats. It is well established as part of prescription pancreatic enzyme therapy for people who cannot make enough of their...
Read the full Lipase monograph →Sources & How We Checked
BioCore Enhanced Enzymes'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 4 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.
Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) 3 references
- 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
- Marquès LI, Lara S, Abós T, Bartolomé B. Occupational rhinitis due to pepsin. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2006;16(2):136-7. DOI
- 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 →
Lipase 1 reference
- 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
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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