Digest Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Enzymedica
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Digest 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
Digest is a dietary supplement by Enzymedica with 12 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for lactose intolerance, gas and bloating after dairy, diarrhea from dairy foods.Based on those ingredients, 2 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Protease Thera-blend. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Digest by Enzymedica
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
Enzymedica Digest is a blend of 12 digestive enzymes designed to help break down food. Lactase breaks down lactose (the sugar in milk), while Lipase Thera-blend helps digest fats.
The other ten ingredients include enzymes that work on carbohydrates and proteins — Amylase, Protease, Cellulase, and several others — to support overall digestion. The capsules also contain cellulose and water as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Lactase in this product is effective for lactose intolerance. For the other enzymes — Lipase and the rest — the evidence we have doesn't yet establish whether they work for indigestion or other digestive complaints.
There's insufficient evidence to rate their use for those purposes. If you're taking Digest mainly for lactose intolerance, that's where the science supports it; for broader digestive support, talk with your pharmacist about what the research shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lactase is generally well tolerated. Lipase is also generally well tolerated in supplement form, though people with serious digestive conditions should only use it under medical guidance.
Both have limited safety data in pregnancy and breastfeeding — the facts advise checking with your doctor before regular use during pregnancy and before using while nursing. One case of allergic reaction to powdered lactase has been reported (contact dermatitis and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis in a worker exposed to it); this is very rare.
No other adverse effects have been reported in adults taking these enzymes as supplements.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, we hold no interaction data for the majority of the enzymes in this product, so if you're on any medications, use the interaction checker on this page with your specific drugs to be sure.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
If you have trouble digesting lactose, Digest's lactase can help. If you're taking it for general digestive support, the evidence doesn't yet back that use — worth a conversation with your pharmacist.
Because we couldn't check most of the enzymes in this blend, run your exact medications through the tool below if you're on prescriptions. And if you're pregnant, nursing, or have a serious digestive condition, talk to your doctor first.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 12 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 21, 2025.
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 Digest, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Enzymedica |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 670480981115 |
| Net contents | 90 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 21, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 328876 |
| 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), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Digest by Enzymedica, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lactase | 0 NP | -- |
| Invertase | 0 NP | -- |
| Glucoamylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Alpha-Galactosidase | 0 NP | -- |
| Xylanase | 0 NP | -- |
| Pectinase | 0 NP | -- |
| Maltase | 0 NP | -- |
| Hemicellulase | 0 NP | -- |
| Cellulase Thera-blend | 0 NP | -- |
| Lipase Thera-blend | 0 NP | -- |
| Amylase Thera-blend | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease Thera-blend | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Water
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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.
General Statements
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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.
Formulation
Enzyme deficiencies may result from a combination of age, diet and lifestyle. These deficiencies can lead to a variety of digestive discomforts, including occasional gas, bloating, indigestion and irregularity. Digest is an enhanced formula that breaks down carbohydrates, fats, fiber and protein. Digestive well-being improves concentration and increases vitality.
No fillers added
Made in USA with global ingredients
Non GMO
Digestive Enhanced digestive support Twice the enzyme power of Digest Basic
Vegan & Kosher
Contains no: gluten, milk, casein, soy, egg, artificial colors or flavors
Formula
The enzymes included in Digest support optimal digestion by helping the body absorb nutrients and convert food into energy. Thera-blend enzymes are comprised of multiple variants which are blended to work synergistically throughout the broad pH range of the human body.
Complete Enzyme Formula
Vegan & Kosher
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended use: 1 capsule with each meal. More may be taken as needed. For higher enzyme potency, Enzymedica's Digest Gold may be helpful.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Enzymedica The enzyme experts
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
KOF-K (Kosher) Parve #K1840
Autism Hope Alliance AHA Green Mountain Energy
Precautions
Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Please keep out of reach of children
Storage
Keep closed in dry place; avoid excessive heat.
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Digest by Enzymedica 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 Digest by Enzymedica
These are the 12 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 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.
Lactase
No knowninteractions
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 red...
Lactase monograph & interactionsInvertase
Glucoamylase
Alpha-Galactosidase
Xylanase
Pectinase
Maltase
Hemicellulase
Cellulase Thera-blend
Lipase Thera-blend
No knowninteractions
Lipase is a digestive enzyme that helps your body break down dietary fats. It is well established as part of prescription pancreatic enzyme therapy fo...
Lipase Thera-blend monograph & interactionsAmylase Thera-blend
Protease Thera-blend
Interacts with2 drugs
Papain is a protein-digesting enzyme from the papaya plant that is used in digestive supplements and some topical products. While it has clear food an...
Protease Thera-blend monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Digest by Enzymedica Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Enzymedica Digest contains 12 ingredients, most of which are digestive enzymes.
The good news: no interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Lactase and Lipase Thera-blend both have no known drug interactions.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
We couldn't check Invertase, Glucoamylase, Alpha-Galactosidase, Xylanase, Pectinase, Maltase, Hemicellulase, Cellulase Thera-blend, Amylase Thera-blend, or Protease Thera-blend — we hold no interaction data for those. That doesn't mean they interact with medications; it just means we haven't reviewed them yet.
If you're on any prescription drugs, it's worth running them through the interaction checker below to be thorough.
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Go to the checkerIngredients driving the most interactions
Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Digest interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 12 ingredients in Digest interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Protease Thera-blend
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Protease Thera-blendWarfarin (coumadin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, papain might increase the effects and side effects of warfarin.
Read the full Protease Thera-blend + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Digest — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Protease Thera-blendWarfarin (coumadin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, papain might increase the effects and side effects of warfarin.
Read the full Protease Thera-blend + Warfarin Sodium interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Digest with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Protease Thera-blend
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, papain might increase the effects and side effects of warfarin.
In one case report, a patient previously stable on warfarin was found to have an international normalization ratio (INR) of 7.4, which was attributed to ingestion of a supplement containing papain from papaya extract.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Digest, from the product label.
Enzymedica
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- Enzymedica, Inc.
- Street Address
- 771 Commerce Drive
- City
- Venice
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 34292
- Phone Number
- 1-888-918-1118
- Web Address
- enzymedica.com
Digest by Enzymedica: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Digest’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 monographPapain
Interacts with 2 drugsPapain is a protein-digesting enzyme from the papaya plant that is used in digestive supplements and some topical products. While it has clear food and laboratory uses, strong human evidence...
Read the full Papain monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Digest'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 13 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
Papain 11 references
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
- Shaw D, Leon C, Kolev S, Murray V. Traditional remedies and food supplements: a 5-year toxicological study (1991-1995). Drug Saf 1997;17:342-56.
- Shuttleworth D, Hill S, Marks R, Connelly DM. Relief of experimentally induced pruritus with a novel eutectic mixture of local anaesthetic agents. Br J Dermatol 1988;119:535-40.
- Mansfield LE, Ting S, Haverly RW, Yoo TJ. The incidence and clinical implications of hypersensitivity to papain in an allergic population, confirmed by blinded oral challenge. Ann Allergy 1985;55:541-3.
- Martin, T., Uhder, K., Kurek, R., Roeddiger, S., Schneider, L., Vogt, H. G., Heyd, R., and Zamboglou, N. Does prophylactic treatment with proteolytic enzymes reduce acute toxicity of adjuvant pelvic irradiation? Results of a double-blind randomized trial PubMed
- Walker-Renard, P. Update on the medicinal management of phytobezoars. Am J Gastroenterol. 1993;88(10):1663-1666.
- Tymoszuk D, Wiszniewska M, Walusiak-Skorupa J. Papain-induced occupational rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma - A case report. Med Pr 2016;67(1):109-12. PubMed
- Soto-Mera MT, López-Rico MR, Filgueira JF, et al. Occupational allergy to papain. Allergy 2000;55(10):983-4. PubMed
- Tarlo SM, Shaikh W, Bell B, et al. Papain-induced allergic reactions. Clin Allergy 1978;8(3):207-15. PubMed
- Baur X, König G, Bencze K, Fruhmann G. Clinical symptoms and results of skin test, RAST and bronchial provocation test in thirty-three papain workers: Evidence for strong immunogenic potency and clinically relevant proteolytic e?ects of airborne papain. C
- Novey HS, Keenan WJ, Fairshter RD, Wells ID, Wilson AF, Culver BD. Pulmonary disease in workers exposed to papain: clinico-physiological and immunological studies. Clin Allergy 1980;10(6):721-31. PubMed
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