No known drug interactions for the matched ingredients — not a guarantee none exist. Based on 3 of 9 ingredients. Check your meds →
Dietary supplement

DGST Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Chiro-Zyme

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

DGST is a dietary supplement by Chiro-Zyme with 9 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 DGST by Chiro-Zyme

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 9 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Plant Enzyme Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (349 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Chiro-Zyme contains nine active digestive enzymes. Protease breaks down protein, lipase handles fat, and lactase breaks down the milk sugar lactose.

The product also includes cellulase, invertase, glucoamylase, hemicellulase, and diastase—all enzymes that help your body process different carbohydrates and fiber. There's also a proprietary plant enzyme blend, and the capsule itself is made from vegetable 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: pH balancing system.
  • We looked for evidence on: acid reflux, GERD, digestive pH balance, stomach pH.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

Lactase in this product is effective for lactose intolerance. For the other enzymes—protease, lipase, and the rest—we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether they help with digestive problems like upset stomach (dyspepsia) or inflammatory bowel disease.

The evidence just isn't established in our data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient 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 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Protease is generally well tolerated for most adults, though it can occasionally cause digestive upset or allergic reactions. Lipase is also generally well tolerated in supplement form, but if you have serious digestive conditions, use it only under medical guidance.

Lactase is generally well tolerated when used as directed. There's a rare case of allergic reactions to powdered lactase reported in occupational settings.

Overall, these enzymes are generally well tolerated, but serious digestive conditions warrant a conversation with your doctor before starting any enzyme supplement.

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

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 3 matched ingredients has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. If you have questions about your specific medications, use the search tool on this page or talk to your pharmacist.

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.

If you have lactose intolerance, Chiro-Zyme's lactase is effective. For broader digestive support with the other enzymes, the evidence isn't strong enough to know if they help.

The product is generally well tolerated. If you have serious digestive problems or take medications, check with your pharmacist before you start.

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

Assessment coverage: 3 of 9 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 24, 2018.

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 DGST, straight from the product label.

Brand Chiro-Zyme
Barcode (UPC) 697706002010
Net contents 180 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2018
DSLD ID 176419
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
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 DGST by Chiro-Zyme, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
697706002010
IngredientAmount% DV
Amylase0 NP--
Protease0 NP--
Lipase0 NP--
Lactase0 NP--
Cellulase0 NP--
Invertase0 NP--
Glucoamylase0 NP--
Hemicellulase0 NP--
Diastase0 NP--
Proprietary Plant Enzyme Blend349 mg--

Other ingredients: Phytase, Vegetable Capsule

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.
Brand IP Statement(s)

pHBS pH balancing system

EFI Enzyme Formulations, Inc.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children

Note: Consult your physician before using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Do not use if inner or outer seal is broken, torn, or missing.

Storage

To ensure freshness and potency, keep bottle tightly closed and store in a cool, dry place.

General

J-63871-5

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Take 2 capsules, 3 times daily with meals or as directed.

See for yourself

DGST by Chiro-Zyme label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in DGST by Chiro-Zyme

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

Serving size2 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.

Proprietary Plant Enzyme Blend

349 mg per serving
  • › Amylase
  • › Protease
  • › Lipase
  • › Lactase
  • › Cellulase
  • › Invertase
  • › Glucoamylase
  • › Hemicellulase
  • › Diastase

Other (inactive) ingredients: Phytase, Vegetable Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

DGST by Chiro-Zyme Drug Interactions

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

Chiro-Zyme

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Name
Enzyme Formulations, Inc.
City
Madison
State
Wisconsin
ZipCode
53719
Phone Number
1-800-614-4400
Web Address
www.enzymeformulations.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

DGST by Chiro-Zyme: Common Questions

Does DGST by Chiro-Zyme interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in DGST. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
DGST 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 this safe to use during pregnancy?
Safety data during pregnancy is limited for most of these enzymes. Lactase is considered likely safe, but protease and lipase haven't been well studied in pregnancy. Talk with your doctor before using this product if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
There's very little safety data for these enzymes during breastfeeding. Lactase works only in your gut, so it's probably low-risk, but protease and lipase haven't been studied well. Check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
What is lactase and why is it in here?
Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose, the sugar found in milk. It's included because it's effective for lactose intolerance—the digestive discomfort some people get after eating dairy.
Can this help with bloating and gas?
We don't have reliable evidence to say these enzymes help with bloating, gas, or upset stomach. Lactase is proven for lactose intolerance specifically, but the other digestive enzymes in the product haven't been tested well enough for us to know.
Are there any common side effects?
These enzymes are generally well tolerated. Protease and lipase can occasionally cause digestive upset. Rarely, some people have had allergic reactions to powdered forms of these enzymes, especially in occupational settings, but that's uncommon in supplement form.

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DGST label
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Sources & How We Checked

DGST'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 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.

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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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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