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Dietary supplement

DGST-P Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Chiro-Zyme

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

DGST-P 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-P 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 (214 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Chiro-Zyme DGST-P is a powder blend of nine active digestive enzymes designed to support the breakdown of food in your digestive tract. It contains protease (which breaks down proteins), lipase (which handles fats), lactase (which breaks down milk sugar), and six other enzymes — amylase, cellulase, invertase, glucoamylase, hemicellulase, and diastase — plus a proprietary plant enzyme blend.

The powder also contains agave inulin as an inactive ingredient.

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: digestive enzyme support and pH balance.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dyspepsia, Lactose intolerance, indigestion, bloating, gas, fat malabsorption.
  • 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.

Lactase in this product is effective for lactose intolerance. For the other enzymes — protease, lipase, and the remaining four — we have insufficient evidence in our data to rate how well they work for their intended purposes.

The evidence for lipase and lactase in conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and colic hasn't been established either.

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, lipase, and lactase are generally well tolerated by most adults, though digestive upset or allergic reactions are possible. Lactase appears likely safe in pregnancy.

For protease and lipase, there isn't enough safety data to establish whether they're safe in pregnancy — check with your doctor before regular use. During breastfeeding, the safety data for protease and lipase is limited; ask your healthcare provider first.

Rare allergic reactions to protease have been reported in occupational settings, and a case of lactase-induced contact dermatitis and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis has been documented in a worker exposed to powdered lactase.

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 three ingredients we could check. For the other six enzymes in this product, we hold no interaction data — ask your pharmacist if you take prescription medications.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may help with lactose intolerance and general digestion. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have serious digestive conditions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Check your medications with our tool to be sure there are no interactions.

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-P, straight from the product label.

Brand Chiro-Zyme
Barcode (UPC) 697706002027
Net contents 3.1 oz.; 87.8 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2018
DSLD ID 176422
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for DGST-P 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:
0.25 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.5 Gram(s)
Servings per container
176
UPC/BARCODE
697706002027
IngredientAmount% DV
Amylase0 NP--
Protease0 NP--
Lipase0 NP--
Lactase0 NP--
Cellulase0 NP--
Invertase0 NP--
Glucoamylase0 NP--
Hemicellulase0 NP--
Diastase0 NP--
Proprietary Plant Enzyme Blend214 mg--

Other ingredients: Agave Inulin

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

Label statements
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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 Statements

Product filled by weight, not by volume

General

H-64944-3

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Take as follows before each meal or as directed. Blend thoroughly in a glass of water or juice. Ages 4-12-250 mg (~1/2 scoop) Ages 12 and over - 500 mg (~1 scoop)

See for yourself

DGST-P by Chiro-Zyme label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in DGST-P by Chiro-Zyme

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

Serving size0.25 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container176 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

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

Other (inactive) ingredients: Agave Inulin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

DGST-P by Chiro-Zyme Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in DGST-P. 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-P, 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-P by Chiro-Zyme: Common Questions

Does DGST-P by Chiro-Zyme interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in DGST-P. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
DGST-P 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.
Does lactase really work for lactose intolerance?
Yes — lactase is rated effective for lactose intolerance. It helps your body break down lactose, the natural sugar in milk.
Is it safe to take this while pregnant?
Lactase appears likely safe in pregnancy. Protease and lipase don't have enough safety data in pregnancy, so check with your doctor before regular use. We couldn't check the other four enzymes in this product.
What about breastfeeding?
The safety data for protease and lipase while breastfeeding is limited — ask your healthcare provider first. Lactase acts only in the gut, but you should still ask your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
Can this cause allergic reactions?
Allergic reactions are possible but rare. Protease and lactase have been linked to allergic responses in occupational or high-exposure settings. If you have a known enzyme allergy or sensitive digestive system, mention it to your pharmacist.
What does protease do?
Protease is a digestive enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller pieces so your body can absorb them.
Is lipase helpful for inflammatory bowel disease or indigestion?
We don't have reliable evidence yet to say whether lipase helps these conditions. Talk to your doctor if you're considering it for IBD or chronic indigestion.

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Sources & How We Checked

DGST-P'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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