Digestive Enzymes Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Meijer
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 Meijer with 6 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 Digestive Enzymes by Meijer
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 product has six active digestive enzymes. Protease breaks down protein, lipase breaks down fats, and the others — amylase, cellulase, invertase, and maltase — each break down different carbohydrates.
Together they're meant to help your body digest food. The capsule also contains several inactive ingredients: oat fiber, maltodextrin, gelatin, silicon dioxide, magnesium silicate, a trace mineral complex, dextrin, and magnesium stearate.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for digestive enzymes in this product isn't established in our data. Lipase has been studied for inflammatory bowel disease and indigestion (dyspepsia), but the data we hold rates both as insufficient to say whether it works.
We don't have effectiveness ratings for the other enzymes. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this type of supplement might help with your digestion.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Protease and lipase are generally well tolerated by most adults, though some people report digestive upset or allergic reactions. Protease can rarely trigger an allergic response similar to occupational exposure in people who handle enzymes in detergents — if you notice rash, swelling, or breathing trouble, stop and call your doctor.
Lipase appears safe at supplement doses in adults, but serious side effects like intestinal bleeding are extremely rare. For pregnancy: the safety data for protease advises against use during pregnancy unless your doctor prescribes it.
Lipase hasn't been well studied in pregnancy, so talk with your doctor before taking it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. We don't have safety data on file for amylase, cellulase, invertase, or maltase in pregnancy or while nursing — check with your doctor or pharmacist for those.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Even so, it's always smart to mention any new supplement to your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take medications for blood clotting, heart conditions, or digestive issues.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This enzyme blend may help some people digest food better, but we don't have strong evidence it works for specific digestive conditions. Most adults tolerate it well, but if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have serious digestive problems, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
If you notice any allergic symptoms like rash or breathing trouble, stop and contact your doctor right away.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2023.
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 | Meijer |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 708820554702 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 296501 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Digestive Enzymes by Meijer, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Lipase | 0 NP | -- |
| Cellulase | 0 NP | -- |
| Invertase | 0 NP | -- |
| Maltase | 0 NP | -- |
| Proprietary Digestive Enzyme Blend | 220 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Oat Fiber, Maltodextrin, Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Silicate, Trace Mineral complex, Dextrin, Magnesium Stearate
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
General Health
No added sugar, salt, yeast, artificial flavors or colors.
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.
General Statements
Question or comments? 1-800-530-2178 Individual results may vary.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) capsule daily with any meal or as directed by a healthcare provider.
Precautions
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Warning: Consult a healthcare provider prior to use if pregnant, nursing, on medications, have a medical condition or are planning a medical procedure.
Stop use and contact a physician if adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if product appears to be tampered with or seal is broken.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
Seals/Symbols
Gluten free
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Digestive Enzymes by Meijer 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 Meijer
These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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.
Other (inactive) ingredients: Oat Fiber, Maltodextrin, Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Silicate, Trace Mineral complex, Dextrin, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Digestive Enzymes by Meijer 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.
Meijer
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- Meijer Distribution, Inc.
- City
- Grand Rapids
- State
- MI
- ZipCode
- 49544
- Phone Number
- 1-800-530-2178
- Web Address
- www.meijer.com
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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.
Proteolytic 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 → 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 →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 4 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
- 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 →
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
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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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