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Dietary supplement

BioCore Pro 50 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Swanson Ultra

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

BioCore Pro 50 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson Ultra with 3 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 Pro 50 mg by Swanson Ultra

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

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.
  • “BioCore Pro Broad Spectrum Proteolytic Enzyme Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (50 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

BioCore Pro contains 3 active ingredients, all of them protease enzymes — these are proteins that break down other proteins in your digestive tract. The product also includes inactive ingredients (rice bran, microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, silica, and maltodextrin) that serve as fillers and capsule material.

Protease enzymes are naturally produced in your stomach and pancreas, and this supplement delivers them in concentrated form. Each capsule holds 50 mg of active enzyme material.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: protein digestion support.
  • We looked for evidence on: protein malabsorption, pancreatic insufficiency, digestive enzyme deficiency, bloating.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

We don't have effectiveness ratings on file for protease enzymes in this product. The data we hold doesn't establish how well it works or for what condition.

If you're considering it for a specific health goal, that's a conversation worth having with your doctor or pharmacist — they can tell you whether the evidence supports it for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient 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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Protease is generally well tolerated in most adults, though some people report digestive upset or allergic reactions. In rare cases, people with occupational exposure to airborne protease (like pepsin) have developed allergic reactions in the nose, eyes, or airways; this is uncommon with oral supplements, but it's worth knowing.

During pregnancy, safety hasn't been established, so the data advises against use unless your doctor prescribes it. During breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data to recommend it without medical advice.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you during these times.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient 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 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the protease enzymes in this product. Still, run your exact medications through the checker on this page or confirm with your pharmacist before you start, especially if you take anything regularly.

The bottom line

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

BioCore Pro is a protease enzyme supplement that's generally well tolerated for most adults. It carries no documented interactions with medications we could check, though that's not a guarantee none exist.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any regular medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — they'll know your full picture and can tell you whether it's a fit for you.

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

Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 25, 2019.

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 BioCore Pro 50 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Swanson Ultra
Barcode (UPC) 087614029320
Net contents 90 Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2019
DSLD ID 199682
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for BioCore Pro 50 mg by Swanson Ultra, 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 Veggie Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Veggie Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
087614029320
IngredientAmount% DV
Protease0 NP--
Protease0 NP--
Protease0 NP--
BioCore Pro Broad Spectrum Proteolytic Enzyme Blend50 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Bran, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Silica, Maltodextrin

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements

Maximum Strength Protein Digesting Enzyme Blend

The Most Advanced Nutrition Technology

To reorder, call toll free 1-800-437-4148 or visit our website at www.swansonvitamins.com

Seals/Symbols

V Vegetarian formula

Guaranteed Purity & Potency

Formulation

V Vegetarian formula

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Precautions

Do not use if seal is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

Warning: Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking prescription medication or if you have a medical condition.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one veggie capsule per day with water before each meal containing proteins.

Brand IP Statement(s)

BioCore Pro is a registered trademark of National Enzyme Company.

General

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See for yourself

BioCore Pro 50 mg by Swanson Ultra label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in BioCore Pro 50 mg by Swanson Ultra

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

Serving size1 Veggie Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.

BioCore Pro Broad Spectrum Proteolytic Enzyme Blend

50 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Bran, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Silica, Maltodextrin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

BioCore Pro 50 mg by Swanson Ultra Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in BioCore Pro 50 mg. 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 BioCore Pro 50 mg, from the product label.

Swanson Ultra

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Name
Swanson Health Products
City
Fargo
State
ND
ZipCode
58104
Phone Number
1-800-437-4148
Web Address
www.swansonvitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

BioCore Pro 50 mg by Swanson Ultra: Common Questions

Does BioCore Pro 50 mg by Swanson Ultra interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in BioCore Pro 50 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
BioCore Pro 50 mg 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.
Can I take this while pregnant?
Safety hasn't been established during pregnancy, so the data advises against it unless your doctor prescribes it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation — they can weigh the pros and cons for you.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking BioCore Pro?
There isn't enough safety data during breastfeeding to recommend use without medical advice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
What are protease enzymes and what do they do?
Protease enzymes break down proteins. Your body naturally makes them in your stomach and pancreas; this supplement delivers them in concentrated form to support that process.
Could this cause digestive upset?
Some people do report digestive upset or allergic reactions, though protease is generally well tolerated. If you notice stomach discomfort after starting, stop and talk with your pharmacist.
Does this product have any fillers?
Yes — it contains inactive ingredients like rice bran, microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, silica, and maltodextrin that help form and fill the capsule.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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BioCore Pro 50 mg label
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Sources & How We Checked

BioCore Pro 50 mg'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 3 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
  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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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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