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Dietary supplement

Daily Digest Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Essante Organics

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Daily Digest is a dietary supplement by Essante Organics with 9 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for inflammation and swelling, sinus and nasal congestion, digestion support.Based on those ingredients, 141 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bromelain. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Daily Digest by Essante Organics

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.

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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 1 of its 9 active ingredients.
  • “Cellulase” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

Daily Digest is a capsule blend of 9 digestive enzymes. The active ingredients are bromelain (from pineapple), protease (breaks down protein), lipase (breaks down fat), lactase (breaks down milk sugar), and several others including cellulase, invertase, alpha galactosidase, and malt diastase — each one helps your digestive system handle different types of food.

There are also inactive ingredients like rice extract and gum arabic that help form and stabilize the capsule.

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: Digestion and assimilation support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dyspepsia, Lactose intolerance, Exercise-induced muscle soreness, Postoperative swelling, Indigestion, Bloating — and 1 related terms.
  • 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.
  • Also on file: Bromelain is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Exercise-induced muscle soreness, Postoperative swelling.

Bromelain has been studied for conditions like hay fever, burns, and cancer, but the evidence we have is insufficient to rate it as effective for those uses. Lactase, on the other hand, is effective for lactose intolerance — it helps people who can't digest milk sugar.

The other enzymes in this blend don't have established effectiveness ratings in our data, so we can't say whether they work for their intended digestive purposes based on what we hold.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bromelain Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) Lipase Lactase

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 4 of the 4 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 4 of 4.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 4 of 4.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Bromelain is generally well tolerated short-term when taken by mouth, though long-term safety data is limited. Common side effects include diarrhea, flatulence, stomach upset, and headache.

Rarely, it can trigger allergic reactions (hives, throat itching, difficulty swallowing), especially if inhaled. Protease and lipase are also generally well tolerated but may cause digestive upset or allergic reactions in some people.

Lactase is generally well tolerated when used as directed. During pregnancy, bromelain should be avoided — there isn't enough safety data.

The same goes for breastfeeding. For protease, lipase, and lactase, safety data in pregnancy and breastfeeding is limited or unstudied; talk with your doctor or pharmacist before regular use if you're pregnant or nursing.

We have no pregnancy or breastfeeding data on file for amylase, cellulase, invertase, alpha galactosidase, ionic mineral blend, or malt diastase.

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

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 4 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Bromelain.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 141 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking Daily Digest, double-check if you take any blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (such as warfarin, clopidogrel, or aspirin) — bromelain may increase bleeding risk. Also confirm any tetracycline antibiotics you may be on, since bromelain could theoretically raise their levels.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Daily Digest is a multi-enzyme digestive aid whose bromelain content can interact with blood thinners and some antibiotics. If you take any blood thinner or antiplatelet drug, check your exact medications with the tool on this page before starting.

Lactase in the blend is effective for lactose intolerance; effectiveness of the other enzymes isn't established in our data. Avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to see if it's right for your situation.

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

Assessment coverage: 4 of 9 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 20, 2024.

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 Daily Digest, straight from the product label.

Brand Essante Organics
Barcode (UPC) 470
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 20, 2024
DSLD ID 313794
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Daily Digest by Essante Organics, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
470
IngredientAmount% DV
Amylase0 NP--
Bromelain0 NP--
Protease0 NP--
Lipase0 NP--
Lactase0 NP--
Cellulase0 NP--
Invertase0 NP--
Alpha Galactosidase0 NP--
Ionic Mineral Blend7.5 mg--
Malt Diastase0 NP--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Water, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Rice extract, Rice, Gum Arabic, Sunflower Oil

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take 1 capsule 2 minutes before each meal to deliver plant enzymes and minerals into your system.

Formula

The problem: Enzymes contained naturally in our foods, which aid in digestion, are destroyed by temperatures exceeding 118 degrees. Commercial farming, processing, cooking, and even strenuous exercise destroy these vital enzymes which are needed for healthy digestion.

Daily Digest Supports: Digestion, assimilation, elimination and the removal of toxic buildup. Daily Digest's delivery system ensures pH balanced enzyme activity at every stage of digestion and may be taken on an empty stomach to support blood cleansing.

9 Plant Enzymes

Precautions

Consult your doctor prior to taking this or any other dietary supplement. Do not use if safety seal is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

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.

Formulation

Supportive digestive enzymes for everyday digestion & assimilation

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Daily Digest by Essante Organics label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Daily Digest by Essante Organics

These are the 9 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 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

0 NP per serving

Bromelain

Interacts with
141 drugs
0 NP per serving

Bromelain is a group of protein-digesting enzymes from pineapple that people take mainly for inflammation, swelling, and sinus problems. Some early st...

Bromelain monograph & interactions

Protease

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

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

Protease monograph & interactions

Lipase

No known
interactions
0 NP 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
0 NP 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

0 NP per serving
  • › Ionic Mineral Blend

Invertase

0 NP per serving

Alpha Galactosidase

0 NP per serving

Malt Diastase

0 NP per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Water, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Rice extract, Rice, Gum Arabic, Sunflower Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Daily Digest by Essante Organics Drug Interactions

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141Drugs
122 Moderate 19 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bromelain 141

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Daily Digest with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Bromelain2 drug types · 141 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
There is one case report of a patient experiencing minor bruising while taking bromelain with naproxen. Bromelain is thought to have antiplatelet activity. Whether this interaction is of concern with topical bromelain is unclear. Interference with coagulation of burn wounds has been reported in a patient receiving bromelain-based enzymatic debridement. However, observational research has found that topical bromelain debridement is not associated with increases or decreases in laboratory markers of coagulation when compared with surgical debridement.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Tetracycline Antibiotics

Theoretically, bromelain might increase levels of tetracycline antibiotics.
Laboratory research suggests that bromelain might increase the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics. However, a study in healthy adults reported no difference in tetracycline plasma levels when a 500 mg dose was taken with or without bromelain 80 mg.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Daily Digest, from the product label.

Essante Organics

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Name
Essante Organics
Street Address
11001 N. 24th Ave.
City
Phoenix
State
AZ
ZipCode
85029
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Daily Digest by Essante Organics: Common Questions

Does Daily Digest by Essante Organics interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Daily Digest has a known interaction with 141 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Daily Digest contains 9 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.
Is bromelain safe to take with aspirin or other blood thinners?
Bromelain may increase bleeding risk when combined with blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs like aspirin. There's even a case report of someone who had minor bruising while taking bromelain with naproxen. Before combining them, check with your doctor or pharmacist — don't start this product without confirming your specific medications first.
Can I take Daily Digest if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Bromelain should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding — there isn't enough safety data. For the other enzymes in the blend, safety data is limited or unstudied during pregnancy and lactation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
What are the most common side effects?
The most common side effects from bromelain — the main enzyme we have safety data for — are diarrhea, flatulence, stomach upset, and headache. Allergic reactions are rare but possible, especially if inhaled. Protease and lipase may also cause digestive upset or allergic reactions in some people.
Does lactase in this product really help with lactose intolerance?
Yes, lactase is effective for lactose intolerance. It breaks down milk sugar so your body can digest it. We don't have effectiveness data for the other enzymes in Daily Digest for their intended digestive purposes.
Can I take this long-term?
Bromelain is generally well tolerated short-term, but we have limited data on long-term use. For a product you plan to take regularly, check with your doctor or pharmacist about safety over time, especially if you have any digestive conditions.

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Sources & How We Checked

Daily Digest'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.

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The 24 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.

Bromelain 19 references
  1. Nettis E, Napoli G, Ferrannini A, Tursi A. IgE-mediated allergy to bromelain. Allergy 2001;56:257-8. PubMed
  2. Taussig SJ, Batkin S. Bromelain, the enzyme complex of pineapple (Ananas comosus) and its clinical application. An update. J Ethnopharmacol 1988;22:191-203.. PubMed
  3. Bradbrook ID, Morrison PJ, Rogers HJ. The effect of bromelain on the absorption of orally administered tetracycline. Br J Clin Pharmacol 1978;6:552-4. PubMed
  4. Bush TM, Rayburn KS, Holloway SW, et al. Adverse interactions between herbal and dietary substances and prescription medications: a clinical survey. Altern Ther Health Med 2007;13:30-5.
  5. Brien S, Lewith G, Walker AF, et al. Bromelain as an adjunctive treatment for moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized placebo-controlled pilot study. QJM 2006;99:841-50. PubMed
  6. Mori S, Ojima Y, Hirose T, et al. The clinical effect of proteolytic enzyme containing bromelain and trypsin on urinary tract infection evaluated by double blind method. Acta Obstet Gynaecol Jpn 1972;19:147-53.
  7. Glaser D, Hilberg T. The influence of bromelain on platelet count and platelet activity in vitro. Platelets 2006;17:37-41. PubMed
  8. Heinicke R M, van der Wal L, Yokoyama M. Effect of bromelain (Ananase) on human platelet aggregation. Experientia 1972;28:844-5. PubMed
  9. Gailhofer, G., Wilders-Truschnig, M., Smolle, J., and Ludvan, M. Asthma caused by bromelain: an occupational allergy. Clin Allergy 1988;18(5):445-450. PubMed
  10. Mattei, O., Fabri, G., and Farina, G. [Occupational health experience regarding four cases of asthma due to bromelain (author's transl)]. Medicina del Lavoro 1979;70(5):404-409.
  11. Galleguillos, F. and Rodriguez, J. C. Asthma caused by bromelin inhalation. Clin Allergy 1978;8(1):21-24. PubMed
  12. Perez-Camo I, Quirce S, Duran MA, and et al. Latex allergy: evidence of cross-reactivity with papain and bromelain [abstract]. Allergy 1996;51(suppl 31):48.
  13. Martin GJ, Ehrenreich J, and Asbell N. Bromelain: pineapple proteases with anti-edema activity. Exp Med Surg 1962;20:227-247.
  14. Kasemsuk T, Saengpetch N, Sibmooh N, Unchern S. Improved WOMAC score following 16-week treatment with bromelain for knee osteoarthritis. Clin Rheumatol. 2016 Oct;35(10):2531-40. PubMed
  15. Kutlu Ö, DemirbaS A, Elmas ÖF, Güvenç U, Metin A. Fixed drug eruption: a new side effect of bromelain. Contact Dermatitis 2020. Online ahead of print. PubMed
  16. Shoham Y, Shapira E, Haik J, et al. Bromelain-based enzymatic debridement of chronic wounds: Results of a multicentre randomized controlled trial. Wound Repair Regen 2021;29(6):899-907. PubMed
  17. Pfister P, Garcia Wendel PD, Kim BS, et al. Coagulation side effects of enzymatic debridement in burned patients. Burns 2022. PubMed
  18. Hasham S, Riyat H, Fletcher A, O'Boyle CP, Alexander S. To bleed or not to bleed? Case series and discussion of haemorrhage risk with enzymatic debridement in burn injuries. Scars Burn Heal 2023;9:20595131231168333. PubMed
  19. Leelakanok N, Petchsomrit A, Janurai T, Saechan C, Sunsandee N. Efficacy and safety of bromelain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr Health 2023. PubMed

See these in context on the Bromelain 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 →

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 →

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