Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by True Health
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula 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
Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula is a dietary supplement by True Health with 6 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for muscle recovery and sports performance, gut health and 'leaky gut', recovery from severe illness or injury.Based on those ingredients, 256 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Gentian, L-Glutamine, Betaine Hydrochloride. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula by True Health
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
Full disclosure
Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula contains 6 active ingredients designed to support digestion.
L-glutamine is an amino acid, betaine hydrochloride is a stomach-acid booster, and lactase is an enzyme that breaks down milk sugar. The formula also includes glutamic acid, gentian (a plant root traditionally used for digestive support), and a proprietary digestive enzyme blend.
The capsules also contain inactive ingredients—gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide—which serve as fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
The evidence on this formula's ingredients is mixed. Lactase is effective for lactose intolerance if that's a concern for you.
L-glutamine has solid evidence for sickle cell disease and possibly helps with recovery after surgery or illness-related muscle loss. For the other ingredients—betaine hydrochloride, gentian, and glutamic acid—the evidence we hold doesn't establish effectiveness for their claimed digestive roles.
The data on gentian for wound healing, obesity, sinus issues, and gastritis shows insufficient evidence, and the same is true for betaine hydrochloride's use in indigestion, thyroid function, diarrhea, arthritis, and allergies.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
L-glutamine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults, though people with kidney or liver disease should take it only under a doctor's supervision. Betaine hydrochloride can irritate the stomach and isn't safe if you have ulcers, gastritis, or true acid reflux (the kind where acid backs up into your esophagus).
Lactase is generally well tolerated and acts only in your digestive tract. Gentian is okay in small amounts for healthy adults but can upset your stomach, and high doses aren't well studied.
A small number of trial participants taking gentian in combination with other herbs reported nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and bloating. For pregnancy: L-glutamine is rated likely safe; betaine hydrochloride should be avoided (not enough safety data); lactase is likely safe but check with your doctor before regular use; and gentian should be avoided (traditional cautions and insufficient data).
For breastfeeding: L-glutamine and lactase have limited data—talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using. Betaine hydrochloride and gentian should be avoided.
We hold no pregnancy or breastfeeding data for glutamic acid and the digestive enzyme blend.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this formula, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any of these: anticonvulsants (seizure medications)—glutamine may work against them; antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications)—gentian may lower your pressure too much; or acid-blocking medications including H2-blockers, antacids, and proton pump inhibitors—betaine hydrochloride may make them less effective.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This formula may help if you're lactose intolerant or recovering from surgery or serious illness (glutamine's supported roles), but the digestive claims of other ingredients lack strong evidence. It's not a good fit if you take anticonvulsants, blood pressure medications, or acid-blocking drugs—check your medications first.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you have stomach ulcers, reflux, or kidney or liver disease.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 21, 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 Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula, straight from the product label.
| Brand | True Health |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 90 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 21, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 16770 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula by True Health, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Glutamine | 50 mg | -- |
| Betaine Hydrochloride | 270 mg | -- |
| Lactase | 50 mg | -- |
| Glutamic Acid | 160 mg | -- |
| Gentian | 30 mg | -- |
| Digestive Enzyme Blend | 65 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
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General Statements
Nature's Best Solution for Gas, Bloating and Occasional Heartburn*
This product is manufactured in a NSF GMP registered facility.
Contains the World's Finest Ingredients.
Seals/Symbols
SCIENTIFICALLY FORMULATED DOCTOR APPROVED
MADE IN U.S.A.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take one capsule three times daily with meals or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Precautions
Caution: Consult with your healthcare professional if you have any medical condition before taking this or any other dietary supplement or before changing any medications.
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.
General
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Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula by True Health label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula by True Health
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 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.
L-Glutamine
Interacts with50 drugs
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is usually made in your muscles. A prescription form is FDA-approved to help reduce sickle c...
L-Glutamine monograph & interactionsBetaine Hydrochloride
Interacts with36 drugs
Betaine hydrochloride is a supplement used to temporarily increase stomach acid in people who may have low acid levels. Evidence for its benefits is l...
Betaine Hydrochloride monograph & interactionsLactase
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 & interactionsGlutamic Acid
Gentian
Interacts with172 drugs
Gentian is a very bitter root traditionally used to stimulate appetite and ease mild digestive complaints, often as part of "bitters" before meals. Th...
Gentian monograph & interactionsDigestive Enzyme Blend
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula by True Health Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Dr.
Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula by True Health does interact with several medication types through its L-glutamine, betaine hydrochloride, and gentian content. The most serious interaction is L-glutamine with anticonvulsants (seizure medications): glutamine breaks down into an excitatory brain chemical that may theoretically work against how anticonvulsants control seizures, though this hasn't been reported in people yet.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Betaine hydrochloride raises stomach acid and can reduce the effectiveness of three acid-blocking medication types: H2-blockers (like famotidine), antacids, and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs, like omeprazole). These are all Minor-severity interactions, but if you rely on any of them, this product may interfere.
Gentian in the formula may also increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect of antihypertensive medications (blood pressure drugs), raising the risk of low blood pressure (a Moderate interaction).
We could not check two ingredients — glutamic acid and the digestive enzyme blend — because we hold no interaction data for them. Altogether, these interactions span 256 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula interact with 256 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 6 ingredients in Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Gentian L-Glutamine Betaine Hydrochloride
AcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Acebutolol interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Acetazolamide interactionL-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Acetazolamide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Aliskiren interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAminophylline, Amobarbital, EphedrineAmesec
How Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Ammonium Chloride interactionAmobarbitalAmytal
How Amobarbital interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Amobarbital interactionAmobarbital, Ephedrine SulfateEphedrine & Amytal
How Amobarbital, Ephedrine Sulfate interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Amobarbital, Ephedrine Sulfate interactionAmobarbital, SecobarbitalTuinal
How Amobarbital, Secobarbital interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Amobarbital, Secobarbital interactionAprobarbital, Butabarbital, PhenobarbitalTriple Barbital
How Aprobarbital, Butabarbital, Phenobarbital interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Aprobarbital, Butabarbital, Phenobarbital interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Aprocitentan interactionAtenololAtenix, Tenormin
How Atenolol interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Atenolol interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAzilsartanEdarbi
How Azilsartan interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Azilsartan interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBelladonna, Caffeine, Ergotamine, PentobarbitalMicomp PB
How Belladonna, Caffeine, Ergotamine, Pentobarbital interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Belladonna, Caffeine, Ergotamine, Pentobarbital interactionBelladonna, PhenobarbitalBellophen, Susano
How Belladonna, Phenobarbital interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Belladonna, Phenobarbital interactionBellafoline, Caffeine, Ergotamine Tartrate, PentobarbitalCafergot PB
How Bellafoline, Caffeine, Ergotamine Tartrate, Pentobarbital interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Bellafoline, Caffeine, Ergotamine Tartrate, Pentobarbital interactionBenazeprilLotensin
How Benazepril interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Benazepril interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBendroflumethiazideAprinox, Naturetin, Neo-NaClex
How Bendroflumethiazide interacts with Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
GentianAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gentian + Bendroflumethiazide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Gentian
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
In vitro research shows that gentian can cause vasodilation and lower blood pressure.
L-Glutamine
Anticonvulsants
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Glutamine is metabolized to the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate. Glutamate might have antagonistic effects with anticonvulsant drugs. However, this interaction has not yet been reported in humans.
Betaine Hydrochloride
Antacids
Betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity and could decrease the effects of antacids.
In human research, betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity. Antacids are taken to decrease stomach acidity. Theoretically, taking betaine hydrochloride along with antacids might decrease the effects of the antacids.
H2-Blockers
Betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity and could decrease the effects of H2-blockers.
In human research, betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity. H2-blockers are used to decrease stomach acidity. Theoretically, taking betaine hydrochloride along with H2-blockers might decrease the effects of H2-blockers.
Proton Pump Inhibitors (Ppis)
Betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity and could decrease the effects of PPIs.
In human research, betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity. PPIs are used to decrease stomach acidity. Theoretically, taking betaine hydrochloride along with PPIs might decrease the effects of PPIs
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula, from the product label.
True Health
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- True Health(TM)
- Street Address
- P.O. Box 3703
- City
- Hueytown
- State
- AL
- ZipCode
- 35023
- Phone Number
- 1-800-746-4513
- Web Address
- www.TrueHealth.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Glutamine
Interacts with 50 drugsGlutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is usually made in your muscles. A prescription form is FDA-approved to help reduce sickle cell disease complications, but for most...
Read the full Glutamine monograph → Herb & supplement monographBetaine Hydrochloride
Interacts with 36 drugsBetaine hydrochloride is a supplement used to temporarily increase stomach acid in people who may have low acid levels. Evidence for its benefits is limited and mostly based on tradition rat...
Read the full Betaine Hydrochloride monograph → Herb & supplement monographLactase
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 monographGentian
Interacts with 172 drugsGentian is a very bitter root traditionally used to stimulate appetite and ease mild digestive complaints, often as part of "bitters" before meals. The evidence is mostly traditional and pre...
Read the full Gentian monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Dr. Cutler's Ultimate Digestion Formula'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 19 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.
Glutamine 11 references
- Miller AL. Therapeutic considerations of L-glutamine: a review of the literature. Altern Med Rev 1999;4:239-48..
- Bozzetti F, Biganzoli L, Gavazzi C, et al. Glutamine supplementation in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: a double-blind randomized study. Nutrition 1997;13:748-51.. PubMed
- Mebane AH. L-Glutamine and mania. Am J Psychiatry 984;141:1302-3.
- Meldrum BS. Glutamate as a neurotransmitter in the brain: review of physiology and pathology. J Nutr 2000;130:1007S-15S.. PubMed
- Garlick PJ. Assessment of the safety of glutamine and other amino acids. J Nutr 2001;131:2556S-61S.. PubMed
- Chapman AG. Glutamate and epilepsy. J Nutr 2000;130:1043S-5S.. PubMed
- Ziegler TR. Glutamine supplementation in cancer patients receiving bone marrow transplantation and high dose chemotherapy. J Nutr 2001;131:2578S-84S.. PubMed
- Laviano A, Molfino A, Lacaria MT, Canelli A, De Leo S, Preziosa I, Rossi Fanelli F. Glutamine supplementation favors weight loss in nondieting obese female patients. A pilot study. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2014 Nov;68(11):1264-6. PubMed
- Endari (l-glutamine) [package insert]. Torrance, CA: Emmaus Medical,Inc; 2017.
- Niihara Y, Miller ST, Kanter J, et al. A Phase 3 Trial of l-Glutamine in Sickle Cell Disease. N Engl J Med 2018;379(3):226-35. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1715971.
- Ogden HB, Child RB, Fallowfield JL, et al. Gastrointestinal Tolerance of Low, Medium and High Dose Acute Oral l-Glutamine Supplementation in Healthy Adults: A Pilot Study. Nutrients. 2020;12(10):2953. PubMed
Betaine Hydrochloride 2 references
- Yago MR, Frymoyer A, Benet LZ, Smelick GS, Frassetto LA, Ding X, Dean B, Salphati L, Budha N, Jin JY, Dresser MJ, Ware JA. The use of betaine HCl to enhance dasatinib absorption in healthy volunteers with rabeprazole-induced hypochlorhydria. AAPS J. 2014 PubMed
- Yago MR, Frymoyer AR, Smelick GS, Frassetto LA, Budha NR, Dresser MJ, Ware JA, Benet LZ. Gastric reacidification with betaine HCl in healthy volunteers with rabeprazole-induced hypochlorhydria. Mol Pharm. 2013 Nov 4;10(11):4032-7. PubMed
See these in context on the Betaine Hydrochloride monograph →
Lactase 1 reference
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