Daily Essential Enzymes 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Source Naturals
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Daily Essential Enzymes 500 mg 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
Daily Essential Enzymes 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Source Naturals with 5 active ingredients.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 Daily Essential Enzymes 500 mg by Source Naturals
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
This product contains 8 active enzymes that work together to break down different parts of food. Lipase breaks down fats, lactase breaks down milk sugar, acid protease breaks down protein, and the others target carbohydrates and fiber.
The capsule also holds a few inactive ingredients—gelatin, calcium sulfate, stearic acid, silica, and magnesium stearate—which are fillers and binders that hold the formula together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Lactase in this product is effective for lactose intolerance. For the other enzymes—lipase, acid protease, and the rest—the evidence isn't established in the data we hold.
The product markets itself for general digestive support, but the scientific evidence for most of these individual enzymes at this dose isn't strong enough to rate.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lipase and lactase are generally well tolerated in supplement form. Acid protease may cause digestive upset or allergic reactions in some people, though this is not common.
If you have a serious digestive condition, check with your doctor before starting this product. We don't have much safety data for lipase during pregnancy or breastfeeding—talk to your doctor first.
Acid protease should be avoided during pregnancy unless your doctor prescribes it, and use during breastfeeding isn't recommended without medical advice. A rare allergic reaction to lactase (contact dermatitis or allergic rhinitis) has been reported in occupational settings, though this is very uncommon.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product to your routine, especially if you take any medications or have digestive or immune conditions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
If you have lactose intolerance, lactase in this product is an established option. For general digestive support from the other enzymes, the evidence isn't clear.
People with serious digestive disorders should check with their doctor first, and anyone pregnant or breastfeeding should talk to their doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for them.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 8 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 24, 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 Daily Essential Enzymes 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Source Naturals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 021078006602 |
| Net contents | 120 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 24, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 72377 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Daily Essential Enzymes 500 mg by Source Naturals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lipase | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactase | 0 NP | -- |
| Cellulase | 0 NP | -- |
| Acid Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Hemicellulase | 0 NP | -- |
| Amyloglucosidase | 0 NP | -- |
| Vegetal Analog of Pancreatin | 0 NP | -- |
| Alpha-Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Essential Enzymes Blend | 500 mg | -- |
| To Break Down Protein | 0 NP | -- |
| To Break Down Fats | 0 NP | -- |
| To Break Down Carbohydrates | 0 NP | -- |
| To Break Down Fiber | 0 NP | -- |
| To Break Down Milk Sugar | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Calcium Sulfate, Stearic Acid, Silica, Magnesium Stearate
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Bio Align
FDA Statement of Identity
Enzyme Supplement
General Statements
Digestive aid
FCC enzyme measurement units: HUT (Hemoglobin Units on a tyrosine base), SAP (Spectrophotometric acid protease units), FIP (Federation Internationale Pharmaceutique), DU (Dextrinizing Units), AG (Amyloglucosidase Units), CU (Cellulase Units), HCU (Hemicellulase Units), ALU (Acid Lactase Units).
Formulation
Each capsule contains 500 mg of an all-vegetarian, broad spectrum blend of digestive enzymes.
Precautions
Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not sprinkle on hot food.
Note: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: 1 capsule with water at the beginning of each meal (or open capsule and sprinkle over food). If the meal is very large or unusually high in fat or protein, a second capsule can be taken. Do not sprinkle of hot food.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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
SN0660 REV C161
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Daily Essential Enzymes 500 mg by Source Naturals 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 Daily Essential Enzymes 500 mg by Source Naturals
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 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.
Essential Enzymes Blend
- › To Break Down Protein
- › To Break Down Fats
- › To Break Down Carbohydrates
- › To Break Down Fiber
- › To Break Down Milk Sugar
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Calcium Sulfate, Stearic Acid, Silica, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Daily Essential Enzymes 500 mg by Source Naturals Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Daily Essential Enzymes 500 mg. 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 Daily Essential Enzymes 500 mg, from the product label.
Source Naturals
- Name
- Source Naturals, Inc.
- Street Address
- P. O. Box 2118
- City
- Santa Cruz
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 95062
- Web Address
- www.sourcenaturals.com
Daily Essential Enzymes 500 mg by Source Naturals: Common Questions
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Sources & How We Checked
Daily Essential Enzymes 500 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.
- 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 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
- 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
Lactase 1 reference
- 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
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 →
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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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