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Enzyme Blend Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Flora Udo's Choice

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Enzyme Blend is a dietary supplement by Flora Udo's Choice with 7 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestion and bloating, muscle soreness and exercise recovery, inflammation and swelling.Based on those ingredients, 141 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bromelain. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Enzyme Blend by Flora Udo's Choice

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.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 7 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend (Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical)” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (150 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Flora Udo's Choice Enzyme Blend contains 7 active enzyme ingredients. Protease 4.5 breaks down proteins; bromelain (derived from pineapple) is also a protease and may support inflammation response; amylase breaks down carbohydrates; lipase breaks down fats; lactase breaks down the milk sugar lactose; cellulase breaks down plant fiber; and alpha-galactosidase breaks down complex sugars in beans and vegetables.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, and a vegetarian capsule shell.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: enhance digestion and relieve lactose intolerance.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dyspepsia, Lactose intolerance, bloating, gas, indigestion.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lactase is rated "Effective" for Lactose intolerance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lipase is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dyspepsia.

The evidence we hold rates lactase as effective for lactose intolerance. For the other conditions in our data — bromelain for allergic rhinitis, burns, cancer, and several others — the evidence isn't established enough to rate.

Protease 4.5, lipase, amylase, cellulase, and alpha-galactosidase have no effectiveness ratings in our data, meaning we haven't established whether they work for specific conditions.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) Lactase Bromelain Lipase

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

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.

Protease 4.5 and bromelain are generally well tolerated short-term, though protease may rarely cause digestive upset or allergic reactions; bromelain commonly causes diarrhea, flatulence, and stomach upset. Lactase and lipase are generally well tolerated when used as directed.

All four of these ingredients carry caution for pregnancy or breastfeeding — protease and bromelain should be avoided in pregnancy; lactase and lipase have limited data and need your doctor's go-ahead. Rare allergic reactions (including asthma from inhalation) have been reported with protease and bromelain in occupational settings.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) Lactase Bromelain Lipase

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 4 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Bromelain.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 141 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take anticoagulants (blood thinners like warfarin or apixaban) or antiplatelet drugs (aspirin, clopidogrel), the bromelain in this blend poses a Moderate risk of increased bleeding. If you take tetracycline antibiotics, there's a Minor theoretical risk of higher antibiotic levels, though human evidence is mixed.

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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.

This enzyme blend may help with digestion, especially if you're lactose intolerant or have trouble with beans and complex carbs. If you take blood thinners, antiplatelet drugs like aspirin, or tetracycline antibiotics, check with your doctor or pharmacist first — bromelain may raise your bleeding risk or affect antibiotic levels.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk it over with your healthcare provider before starting, since safety data is limited for most of these enzymes.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 4 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 25, 2017.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Enzyme Blend, straight from the product label.

Brand Flora Udo's Choice
Barcode (UPC) 061998613641
Net contents 21 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2017
DSLD ID 73484
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Enzyme Blend by Flora Udo's Choice, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
061998613641
IngredientAmount% DV
Amylase0 NP--
Protease 4.50 NP--
Lactase0 NP--
Cellulase0 NP--
Proprietary Blend (Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical)150 mg--
Alpha-Galactosidase0 NP--
Bromelain0 NP--
Lipase0 NP--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin, Vegetarian Capsule

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Label statements
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General

61364-R03

General Statements

New & improved

Enhances proper digestion & provides relief for lactose intolerance

Plant source

Product of Canada

In addition, this complete blend contains the enzymes required to break down and metabolize fat, carbohydrates, soluble fiber, starch, milk sugar, and complex sugars. It also helps to reduce gas and bloating following meals rich in carbohydrates.

Formulation

Blend of seven vegetarian enzymes

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Refillable travel pack

Udo’s Choice Enzyme Blend combines 7 enzymes including lactase, which breaks down lactose and supports the relief of discomforts associated with dairy intolerance, plus protease to aid in the digestion of proteins.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 1 capsule up to 3 times daily. Take 1 capsule with the first bite of food/meal. For a heavy meal, take an additional capsule in the middle of the meal.

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.

Precautions

Caution: Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you 1) are pregnant or breastfeeding 2) have diabetes 3) have gastrointestinal lesions/ulcers 4) are taking anticoagulant agents, anti-inflammatory agents, or antibiotics 5) are having surgery.

Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Security sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is missing or damaged.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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Enzyme Blend by Flora Udo's Choice label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Enzyme Blend by Flora Udo's Choice

These are the 7 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.

Proprietary Blend (Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical)

150 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin, Vegetarian Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Enzyme Blend by Flora Udo's Choice Drug Interactions

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141Drugs
122 Moderate 19 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bromelain 141

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Enzyme Blend 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.

Bromelain2 drug types · 141 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
There is one case report of a patient experiencing minor bruising while taking bromelain with naproxen. Bromelain is thought to have antiplatelet activity. Whether this interaction is of concern with topical bromelain is unclear. Interference with coagulation of burn wounds has been reported in a patient receiving bromelain-based enzymatic debridement. However, observational research has found that topical bromelain debridement is not associated with increases or decreases in laboratory markers of coagulation when compared with surgical debridement.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Tetracycline Antibiotics

Theoretically, bromelain might increase levels of tetracycline antibiotics.
Laboratory research suggests that bromelain might increase the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics. However, a study in healthy adults reported no difference in tetracycline plasma levels when a 500 mg dose was taken with or without bromelain 80 mg.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Enzyme Blend, from the product label.

Flora Udo's Choice

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Name
Flora, Inc.
Street Address
805 E. Badger Rd.
City
Lynden
State
WA
ZipCode
98264
Phone Number
1.800.446.2110
Web Address
www.florahealth.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Enzyme Blend by Flora Udo's Choice: Common Questions

Does Enzyme Blend by Flora Udo's Choice interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Enzyme Blend has a known interaction with 141 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Enzyme Blend contains 7 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will this help me digest food better?
The blend contains multiple enzymes designed to break down different foods — proteins, fats, carbs, and plant fiber — so it may support digestion, but we don't have clinical evidence ratings for most of them in our data. If you have specific digestive trouble, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about whether an enzyme blend makes sense for you.
Is it safe to take if I'm pregnant?
Safety data during pregnancy is limited or absent for most of these enzymes. Bromelain should be avoided in pregnancy, and protease, lactase, and lipase all need your doctor's okay. Speak with your healthcare provider before starting — they know your pregnancy and can advise whether it's right for you.
Can I take it while breastfeeding?
Safety while breastfeeding hasn't been well studied for these enzymes, and bromelain should be avoided. Ask your doctor or pharmacist first to make sure it's safe for you and your baby.
Could this cause allergic reactions?
Rare allergic reactions to proteases and bromelain have been reported, including asthma and throat irritation (though these were usually from occupational inhalation). If you have a known allergy to pineapple or enzyme supplements, let your doctor know before taking this.
What does lactase do in this blend?
Lactase breaks down lactose, the sugar in milk and dairy products. It's rated effective for lactose intolerance, so this blend may be useful if you have trouble digesting dairy.
Why does the label say 'Proprietary Blend'?
That's just a container for some of the enzyme ingredients listed separately. All 7 active enzymes are named on the label, so you can see exactly what's in it.

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Enzyme Blend'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.

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The 24 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
  1. 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
  2. Marquès LI, Lara S, Abós T, Bartolomé B. Occupational rhinitis due to pepsin. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2006;16(2):136-7. DOI
  3. 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 →

Lactase 1 reference
  1. 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

See these in context on the Lactase monograph →

Bromelain 19 references
  1. Nettis E, Napoli G, Ferrannini A, Tursi A. IgE-mediated allergy to bromelain. Allergy 2001;56:257-8. PubMed
  2. Taussig SJ, Batkin S. Bromelain, the enzyme complex of pineapple (Ananas comosus) and its clinical application. An update. J Ethnopharmacol 1988;22:191-203.. PubMed
  3. Bradbrook ID, Morrison PJ, Rogers HJ. The effect of bromelain on the absorption of orally administered tetracycline. Br J Clin Pharmacol 1978;6:552-4. PubMed
  4. Bush TM, Rayburn KS, Holloway SW, et al. Adverse interactions between herbal and dietary substances and prescription medications: a clinical survey. Altern Ther Health Med 2007;13:30-5.
  5. Brien S, Lewith G, Walker AF, et al. Bromelain as an adjunctive treatment for moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized placebo-controlled pilot study. QJM 2006;99:841-50. PubMed
  6. Mori S, Ojima Y, Hirose T, et al. The clinical effect of proteolytic enzyme containing bromelain and trypsin on urinary tract infection evaluated by double blind method. Acta Obstet Gynaecol Jpn 1972;19:147-53.
  7. Glaser D, Hilberg T. The influence of bromelain on platelet count and platelet activity in vitro. Platelets 2006;17:37-41. PubMed
  8. Heinicke R M, van der Wal L, Yokoyama M. Effect of bromelain (Ananase) on human platelet aggregation. Experientia 1972;28:844-5. PubMed
  9. Gailhofer, G., Wilders-Truschnig, M., Smolle, J., and Ludvan, M. Asthma caused by bromelain: an occupational allergy. Clin Allergy 1988;18(5):445-450. PubMed
  10. Mattei, O., Fabri, G., and Farina, G. [Occupational health experience regarding four cases of asthma due to bromelain (author's transl)]. Medicina del Lavoro 1979;70(5):404-409.
  11. Galleguillos, F. and Rodriguez, J. C. Asthma caused by bromelin inhalation. Clin Allergy 1978;8(1):21-24. PubMed
  12. Perez-Camo I, Quirce S, Duran MA, and et al. Latex allergy: evidence of cross-reactivity with papain and bromelain [abstract]. Allergy 1996;51(suppl 31):48.
  13. Martin GJ, Ehrenreich J, and Asbell N. Bromelain: pineapple proteases with anti-edema activity. Exp Med Surg 1962;20:227-247.
  14. Kasemsuk T, Saengpetch N, Sibmooh N, Unchern S. Improved WOMAC score following 16-week treatment with bromelain for knee osteoarthritis. Clin Rheumatol. 2016 Oct;35(10):2531-40. PubMed
  15. Kutlu Ö, DemirbaS A, Elmas ÖF, Güvenç U, Metin A. Fixed drug eruption: a new side effect of bromelain. Contact Dermatitis 2020. Online ahead of print. PubMed
  16. Shoham Y, Shapira E, Haik J, et al. Bromelain-based enzymatic debridement of chronic wounds: Results of a multicentre randomized controlled trial. Wound Repair Regen 2021;29(6):899-907. PubMed
  17. Pfister P, Garcia Wendel PD, Kim BS, et al. Coagulation side effects of enzymatic debridement in burned patients. Burns 2022. PubMed
  18. Hasham S, Riyat H, Fletcher A, O'Boyle CP, Alexander S. To bleed or not to bleed? Case series and discussion of haemorrhage risk with enzymatic debridement in burn injuries. Scars Burn Heal 2023;9:20595131231168333. PubMed
  19. Leelakanok N, Petchsomrit A, Janurai T, Saechan C, Sunsandee N. Efficacy and safety of bromelain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr Health 2023. PubMed

See these in context on the Bromelain monograph →

Lipase 1 reference
  1. 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

See these in context on the Lipase monograph →

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