Digestive Enzymes Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Digestive Enzymes 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
Digestive Enzymes is a dietary supplement by Healthy Origins with 14 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 Digestive Enzymes by Healthy Origins
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
This formula contains 14 active digestive enzymes — each one breaks down a different part of food so your body can absorb nutrients better. Lactase breaks down milk sugar, lipase handles fats, and protease enzymes work on proteins.
The rest — amylase, glucoamylase, cellulase, hemicellulase, beta-glucanase, alpha-galactosidase, invertase, peptidase, pectinase, and diastase — target carbohydrates, fiber, and other plant compounds. The capsule itself is vegetarian, filled with microcrystalline cellulose (a flow agent) and calcium laurate (a binder).
There are no other added ingredients.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Lactase is effective for lactose intolerance — if you can't digest milk sugar well, this enzyme can help. For the other uses we have data on — colic, prematurity, inflammatory bowel disease, and indigestion — the evidence isn't strong enough to say whether these enzymes work.
We don't have effectiveness information on file for the protease enzymes or the other enzyme components in this blend.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lactase and lipase are generally well tolerated when used as directed. The protease enzymes are also generally well tolerated for most adults, though they may cause digestive upset or allergic reactions in some people.
Rare cases of allergic reactions to protease enzymes — including allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma from occupational exposure — have been reported, mostly in workers exposed to airborne forms in detergents. During pregnancy, lipase and the protease enzymes lack enough safety data; the facts advise against protease use in pregnancy unless prescribed, and suggest checking with your doctor before using lipase.
For lactase, pregnancy safety is likely okay but warrants a conversation with your doctor. Breastfeeding safety data is limited for lipase and the protease enzymes — ask your healthcare provider first.
We have no safety data on file for the other enzyme ingredients.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check in this product. However, we have no data for nearly half the enzymes in the formula, so use the medication checker below with your full list before you start.
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 is a broad-spectrum enzyme blend aimed at people who struggle to digest certain foods — especially dairy if lactase is your main concern. If you have serious digestive conditions, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take any medications, check with your pharmacist or doctor before starting.
Run your medications through our tool to make sure nothing in this formula interferes with what you're taking.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 14 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 21, 2022.
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 Digestive Enzymes, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Healthy Origins |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 603573857349 |
| Net contents | 90 Veggie Cap(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 21, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 269304 |
| 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), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Digestive Enzymes by Healthy Origins, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lactase | 0 NP | -- |
| Lipase | 0 NP | -- |
| Beta-Glucanase | 0 NP | -- |
| Cellulase | 0 NP | -- |
| Hemicellulase | 0 NP | -- |
| Enzyme Blend | 400 mg | -- |
| Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Glucoamylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Alpha-Galactosidase | 0 NP | -- |
| Invertase | 0 NP | -- |
| Peptidase | 0 NP | -- |
| Pectinase | 0 NP | -- |
| Diastase | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease 4.5 | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease 6.0 | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Calcium Laurate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement for adults, take one (1) vegetarian capsule with every meal, or as directed by a physician.
Formula
Heathy Origins Natural Digestive Enzymes include 14 different enzymes to aid in the digestion and assimilation of sugars, grains, fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
Formulation
Not manufactured with milk, egg, fish, shellfish, peanut, or tree nut derived ingredients. Gluten-free product. Non GMO
Natural Broad spectrum formula Supports digestive health
Suitable for vegans
Manufactured in a cGMP facility.
Precautions
Caution: Consult a physician before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Healthy Origins Since 1996
General Statements
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Digestive Enzymes by Healthy Origins 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 Digestive Enzymes by Healthy Origins
These are the 14 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetarian 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.
Enzyme Blend
- › Lactase
- › Lipase
- › Beta-Glucanase
- › Cellulase
- › Hemicellulase
- › Amylase
- › Glucoamylase
- › Alpha-Galactosidase
- › Invertase
- › Peptidase
- › Pectinase
- › Diastase
- › Protease 4.5
- › Protease 6.0
Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Calcium Laurate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Digestive Enzymes by Healthy Origins Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Digestive Enzymes. 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 Digestive Enzymes, from the product label.
Healthy Origins
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- Healthy Origins
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15241
- Phone Number
- 1-888-228-6650
Digestive Enzymes by Healthy Origins: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Digestive Enzymes’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
Digestive Enzymes'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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