Digest Chewables Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Digest Chewables 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 Chewables is a dietary supplement by Nutri-Essence with 4 active ingredients.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 Digest Chewables by Nutri-Essence
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
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
The stated purpose hasn't been mapped to our evidence data yet.
Why this rating?
- We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
Most active ingredients list an amount, but at least one is hidden in a blend or missing.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 12 of its 13 active ingredients.
- “Vegetarian Enzymes” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (209 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
- “Carbohydrate-Digesting Enzymes” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.
- “Protein-Digesting Enzymes” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.
No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.
Why this rating?
- None of the 4 matched ingredients has a documented medication interaction on file.
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 4 of the 4 matched ingredients.
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 4 of 4.
- General safety write-ups exist for 4 of 4.
- Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.
HelloPharmacist summaryPartially disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Assessment coverage: 4 of 13 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 26, 2012.
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 Chewables, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nutri-Essence |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 707636020128 |
| Net contents | 180 Vegetarian Tablet(s) |
| Market status | Off market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 26, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 7647 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Digest Chewables by Nutri-Essence, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Amylase | 7000 DU | -- |
| Lipase | 375 FIP | -- |
| Lactase | 250 ALU | -- |
| Cellulase | 300 CU | -- |
| Invertase | 375 SU | -- |
| Glucoamylase | 15 AGU | -- |
| Alpha-Galactosidase | 25 AGSU | -- |
| Pectinase | 5 Endo-PGU | -- |
| Beta-Glucanase | 0.68 BGU | -- |
| Phytase | 0.1125 FTU | -- |
| Hemicellulase | 125 HCU | -- |
| Diastase | 250 DP | -- |
| Vegetarian Enzymes | 209 mg | -- |
| Carbohydrate-Digesting Enzymes | 0 None | -- |
| Protein-Digesting Enzymes | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Fiber-Digesting Enzymes | 0 None | -- |
| Fat-Digesting Enzymes | 0 None | -- |
Other ingredients: Dextrose, Fructose, Silica, natural Raspberry flavor, Cellulose, Plant, Citric Acid, natural plant-derived flavor, veg. magnesium stearate
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.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Nutri-Essence(TM) Digest Chewables - is a 100% vegetarian, great-tasting, chewable supplement providing a full spectrum of enzymes, derived from plant sources to help maximize the digestion of all food groups.*
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take one tablet with each meal. More may be taken according to need.
Precautions
Use only if tamper-evident seal is unbroken.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
Contains no wheat, soy, yeast or animal products. No aspartame, sucrose, sorbitol, salt, artificial colors or flavors added.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, mitigate, cure or prevent any disease.
General Statements
Natural Raspberry
FDA Statement of Identity
Enzyme Supplement
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Digest Chewables by Nutri-Essence 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 Chewables by Nutri-Essence
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container180 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.
Vegetarian Enzymes
- › Carbohydrate-Digesting Enzymes
- › Protein-Digesting Enzymes
- › Fiber-Digesting Enzymes
- › Fat-Digesting Enzymes
Other (inactive) ingredients: Dextrose, Fructose, Silica, Natural Raspberry flavor, Cellulose, Plant, Citric Acid, Natural plant-derived flavor, Veg. magnesium stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Digest Chewables by Nutri-Essence Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Digest Chewables. 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 Digest Chewables, from the product label.
Nutri-Essence
See all Nutri-Essence products- Name
- enzymes, inc.
- City
- Kansas City
- State
- MO
- ZipCode
- 64153
- Phone Number
- 800-647-6377
Digest Chewables by Nutri-Essence: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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Sources & How We Checked
Digest Chewables'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 12 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.
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
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
Phytase 7 references
- Lei XG, Weaver JD, Mullaney E, Ullah AH, Azain MJ. Phytase, a new life for an "old" enzyme. Annu Rev Anim Biosci. 2013;1:283-309. PubMed
- Smuts CM, Matsungo TM, Malan L, et al. Effect of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements on growth, psychomotor development, iron status, and morbidity among 6- to 12-mo-old infants in South Africa: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2 PubMed
- van Heemst RC, Sander I, Rooyackers J, et al. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by occupational exposure to phytase. Eur Respir J. 2009;33(6):1507-9. PubMed
- Baur X, Melching-Kollmuss S, Koops F, Strassburger K, Zober A. IgE-mediated allergy to phytase -- a new animal feed additive. Allergy. 2002;57(10):943-5. PubMed
- Doekes G, Kamminga N, Helwegen L, Heederik D. Occupational IgE sensitisation to phytase, a phosphatase derived from Aspergillus niger. Occup Environ Med. 1999;56(7):454-9. PubMed
- Brnic M, Hurrell RF, Songré-Ouattara LT, et al. Effect of phytase on zinc absorption from a millet-based porridge fed to young Burkinabe children. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2017;71(1):137-141. PubMed
- Koshy JC, Sharabi SE, Feldman EM, Hollier LH Jr, Patrinely JR, Soparkar CN. Effect of dietary zinc and phytase supplementation on botulinum toxin treatments. J Drugs Dermatol. 2012;11(4):507-12.
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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