Dairy Digestion Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Dairy Digestion 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
Dairy Digestion is a dietary supplement by Protocol For Life Balance with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for lactose intolerance, gas and bloating after dairy, diarrhea from dairy foods.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 Dairy Digestion 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
Full disclosure
This product has three active digestive enzymes. Lactase breaks down lactose (milk sugar), lipase helps digest fats, and protease breaks down proteins.
These are the same kinds of enzymes your pancreas naturally makes, and they're meant to help your body absorb nutrients from food. The product also contains inactive ingredients — rice bran, cellulose, and silica — which are fillers and binders that hold the capsule together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Lactase is effective for lactose intolerance — the most studied use here. For lipase and its role in indigestion (dyspepsia) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the evidence isn't established in the data we hold.
Protease has no effectiveness ratings on file. If you're buying this for lactose intolerance, the lactase component has solid support; for other digestive issues, talk to your pharmacist about what the research shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lactase is generally well tolerated and likely safe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding, though your doctor may want to weigh in before regular use. Lipase is generally well tolerated in adults, but safety data in pregnancy and breastfeeding is limited — use only under medical guidance if you're pregnant or nursing.
Protease is generally well tolerated for most adults but may cause digestive upset or allergic reactions in some people; it's best avoided in pregnancy unless prescribed. Rarely, allergic reactions to proteolytic enzymes (including protease) have occurred, especially with airborne exposure.
Lactase allergies are rare but have been reported. If you develop a rash, hives, or trouble breathing, stop and call your doctor.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Even so, if you take any prescription medications — particularly blood thinners or any drugs that affect your stomach or digestion — run them through the interaction checker on this page before you begin.
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 worth considering if you have lactose intolerance and want a natural enzyme boost. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a serious digestive condition like IBD, check with your doctor first — especially for lipase and protease.
Run any prescription medications through the interaction tool before you start, and talk to your pharmacist.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 2013.
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 Dairy Digestion, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Protocol For Life Balance |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 707359129566 |
| Net contents | 90 Veg Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 23709 |
| 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 Dairy Digestion by Protocol For Life Balance, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lactase | 1000 ALU | -- |
| Lipase | 600 FIP | -- |
| Protease | 630 BLGU | -- |
| BioCore Dairy Ultra(TM) | 108 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Bran, Cellulose, Silica
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General Statements
• Digests Lactose, Dairy Proteins and Fats* • Vegetarian Enzymes • Maximum Dairy Digestion*
Many people avoid dairy because it is difficult to digest. This difficulty may be related to the types of sugars, proteins and fats that are unique to dairy products. Digestion of the milk sugar lactose requires a specific enzyme known as lactase.
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Formulation
Vegetarian/Vegan
Not manufactured with wheat, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
Seals/Symbols
GMP
Brand IP Statement(s)
BioCore Dairy Ultra(TM) is a trademark of National Enzyme Company.
Dairy Digestion(TM) contains not only lactase for lactose digestion, but also proteases and lipases that specifically target milk proteins and fat for digestion. With Dairy Digestion(TM), it is possible to ease temporary discomfort associated with the incomplete digestion of dairy products, while enjoying the taste and health benefits of them as well.*
HOW IT WORKS: Dairy Digestion(TM) is a comprehensive blend of enzymes that is formulated to aid in the digestion of dairy products.
This bottle contains an AGELESS(R) Oxygen Absorber to ensure freshness.
General
CODE P2956 V4
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule with or before each meal containing dairy. One capsule digests dairy products equivalent to one cup of whole milk.
Precautions
CAUTIONS/INTERACTIONS: There are no known drug interactions.
Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Do not eat packet.
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.
FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
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Dairy Digestion 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 Dairy Digestion by Protocol For Life Balance
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Veg 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.
Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Bran, Cellulose, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Dairy Digestion by Protocol For Life Balance Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Dairy Digestion. 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 Dairy Digestion, from the product label.
Protocol For Life Balance
See all Protocol For Life Balance products- Name
- Protocol For Life Balance(R)
- Street Address
- 395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd.
- City
- Bloomingdale
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 60108
Dairy Digestion by Protocol For Life Balance: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Dairy Digestion’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Lactase
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 → 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 monographProteolytic 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 →Sources & How We Checked
Dairy Digestion'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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