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 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 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
Full disclosure
Daily Essential Enzymes contains eight active ingredients designed to support your digestion. Lactase breaks down milk sugar (lactose), lipase helps digest fats, and acid-stable protease breaks down protein.
The product also includes cellulase, hemicellulase, alpha-amylase, vegetal analog of pancreatin, and amyloglucosides to help break down fiber and carbohydrates. The capsules are filled with inactive ingredients including gelatin, calcium sulfate, stearic acid, silica, and magnesium stearate.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Lactase in this product is rated effective for lactose intolerance — it helps your body digest milk sugar if you're lactose intolerant. For the other ingredients, the evidence isn't established in the data we hold.
Lipase and acid-stable protease are listed for dyspepsia (indigestion) and inflammatory bowel disease, but the data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate how well they actually work for those uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lactase is generally well tolerated when used as directed. Lipase and acid-stable protease are also generally well tolerated in supplement form, though people with serious digestive conditions should use them only under medical guidance.
Rare allergic reactions to protease have been reported in occupational settings. Lactase-induced contact dermatitis and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis have been reported in workers exposed to powdered lactase, though this is uncommon.
For pregnancy, lactase is rated likely safe, but lipase and acid-stable protease have limited safety data — check with your doctor before using during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. However, we could not check cellulase, hemicellulase, alpha-amylase, vegetal analog of pancreatin, or amyloglucosides, so ask your pharmacist if you take any regular medications.
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 product is for anyone looking to support digestion, especially if you're lactose intolerant. If you have a serious digestive condition, take it only under your doctor's guidance.
Since we couldn't check all the ingredient interactions, run your medications through our tool on this page before starting, and talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 8 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2023.
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) | 021078009696 |
| Net contents | 240 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 295696 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lactase | 5 mg | -- |
| Lipase | 125 mg | -- |
| Cellulase | 5 mg | -- |
| Hemicellulase | 3 mg | -- |
| acid-stable Protease | 12 mg | -- |
| Alpha-Amylase | 52 mg | -- |
| Vegetal Analog of Pancreatin | 286 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 | -- |
| Amyloglucosides | 12 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Calcium Sulfate, Anhydrous, Stearic Acid, Silica, Magnesium Stearate
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Formulation
Bio Align
Digestive aid
Each capsule contains 500 mg of an all-vegetarian, broad spectrum blend of digestive enzymes.
Hypoallergenic: contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat.
Hypoallergenic: contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.
FCC (Food Chemical Codex) units measure enzyme activity.
FDA Statement of Identity
Enzyme Supplement
Formula
Each capsule contains 500 mg of an all-vegetarian, broad spectrum blend of digestive enzymes.
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 on hot food.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Precautions
Note: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of the 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.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright Source Naturals, Inc.
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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 8 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container240 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.
To Break Down Protein
- › Acid-stable Protease
- › Vegetal Analog of Pancreatin
To Break Down Fats
- › Lipase
To Break Down Carbohydrates
- › Alpha-Amylase
- › Amyloglucosides
To Break Down Fiber
- › Cellulase
- › Hemicellulase
To Break Down Milk Sugar
- › Lactase
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Calcium Sulfate, Anhydrous, 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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The Full Monographs Behind Daily Essential Enzymes 500 mg’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 → Herb & supplement monographLactase
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 reduce gas, bloating, cramping, and diarrhe...
Read the full Lactase monograph →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.
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
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
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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