Enzyme Digestive Aid Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Enzyme Digestive Aid 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
Enzyme Digestive Aid is a dietary supplement by NeoLife Nutritionals with 6 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive support for protein digestion, wound cleaning (debridement of dead tissue), sore throat and inflammation.Based on those ingredients, 2 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Papain. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Enzyme Digestive Aid by NeoLife Nutritionals
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
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Why this rating?
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Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 6 of its 6 active ingredients.
- No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.
The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.
Why this rating?
- 1 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Papain.
- The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
- Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
- For scale: 2 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.
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 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
- General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
- Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Assessment coverage: 3 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 25, 2016.
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 Enzyme Digestive Aid, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NeoLife Nutritionals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 3520s |
| Net contents | 180 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | Off market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 25, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 55837 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Enzyme Digestive Aid by NeoLife Nutritionals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Amylase | 200 mg | -- |
| Papain | 200 mg | -- |
| Protease | 40 mg | -- |
| Lipase | 140 mg | -- |
| Ox Bile | 300 mg | -- |
| Dehydrocholic Acid | 70 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Silicate, Stearic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Food Glaze, powdered Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide, Natural color, Glycerin, Vanillin, Carmine
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Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
General Statements
A high potency, comprehensive enzymatic digestant that supplements the body's natural secretion of enzymes. Includes naturally occurring plant-derived enzymes that provide a broad range of activity across the full pH spectrum normally found in the intestinal tract. Tablets are enteric coated to protect contents from stomach acid and ensure enzyme release in the intestines. Protease catalyzes protein into amino acids. Amylase aids carbohydrate breakdown into saccharides. Lipase, bile salts and dehydrocholic acid help prepare dietary lipids for absorption. Ox bile and dehydrocholic acid facilitate lipase activity and support thorough fat digestion. These digestive agents promote healthy, stress-free digestion and optimum nutrient availability.*
Packaged with safety seal.
NOT SOLD IN RETAIL STORES. Available Exclusively from GNLD Distributors. Leading edge nutrition since 1958. Based in Nature, Backed by Science. Made in U.S.A.
GNLD Scientific Advisory Board
Intestine Targeted
Broad spectrum enzymes, enteric coated for effective targeted delivery
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.
Seals/Symbols
GNLD
SAB Scientific Advisory Board
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: 2 to 4 tablets daily, immediately before or with meals.
General
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Enzyme Digestive Aid by NeoLife Nutritionals 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 Enzyme Digestive Aid by NeoLife Nutritionals
These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill 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.
Amylase
Papain
Interacts with2 drugs
Papain is a protein-digesting enzyme from the papaya plant that is used in digestive supplements and some topical products. While it has clear food an...
Papain monograph & interactionsProtease
No knowninteractions
Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), tr...
Protease monograph & interactionsLipase
No knowninteractions
Lipase is a digestive enzyme that helps your body break down dietary fats. It is well established as part of prescription pancreatic enzyme therapy fo...
Lipase monograph & interactionsOx Bile
Dehydrocholic Acid
Other (inactive) ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Silicate, Stearic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Food Glaze, Powdered Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide, Natural color, Glycerin, Vanillin, Carmine. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Enzyme Digestive Aid by NeoLife Nutritionals Drug Interactions
Enzyme Digestive Aid contains 6 ingredients, and 1 of them has known drug interactions. Altogether it interacts with 2 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Enzyme Digestive Aid interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 6 ingredients in Enzyme Digestive Aid interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Papain
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Enzyme Digestive Aid — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PapainWarfarin (coumadin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, papain might increase the effects and side effects of warfarin.
Read the full Papain + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Enzyme Digestive Aid — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PapainWarfarin (coumadin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, papain might increase the effects and side effects of warfarin.
Read the full Papain + Warfarin Sodium interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Enzyme Digestive Aid 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.
Papain
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, papain might increase the effects and side effects of warfarin.
In one case report, a patient previously stable on warfarin was found to have an international normalization ratio (INR) of 7.4, which was attributed to ingestion of a supplement containing papain from papaya extract.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Enzyme Digestive Aid, from the product label.
NeoLife Nutritionals
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- GNLD International, LLC
- Street Address
- 3500 Gateway Blvd
- City
- Fremont
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 94538
- Web Address
- www.gnld.com
Enzyme Digestive Aid by NeoLife Nutritionals: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Enzyme Digestive Aid’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Papain
Interacts with 2 drugsPapain is a protein-digesting enzyme from the papaya plant that is used in digestive supplements and some topical products. While it has clear food and laboratory uses, strong human evidence...
Read the full Papain 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 → 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
Enzyme Digestive Aid'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 15 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.
Papain 11 references
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
- Shaw D, Leon C, Kolev S, Murray V. Traditional remedies and food supplements: a 5-year toxicological study (1991-1995). Drug Saf 1997;17:342-56.
- Shuttleworth D, Hill S, Marks R, Connelly DM. Relief of experimentally induced pruritus with a novel eutectic mixture of local anaesthetic agents. Br J Dermatol 1988;119:535-40.
- Mansfield LE, Ting S, Haverly RW, Yoo TJ. The incidence and clinical implications of hypersensitivity to papain in an allergic population, confirmed by blinded oral challenge. Ann Allergy 1985;55:541-3.
- Martin, T., Uhder, K., Kurek, R., Roeddiger, S., Schneider, L., Vogt, H. G., Heyd, R., and Zamboglou, N. Does prophylactic treatment with proteolytic enzymes reduce acute toxicity of adjuvant pelvic irradiation? Results of a double-blind randomized trial PubMed
- Walker-Renard, P. Update on the medicinal management of phytobezoars. Am J Gastroenterol. 1993;88(10):1663-1666.
- Tymoszuk D, Wiszniewska M, Walusiak-Skorupa J. Papain-induced occupational rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma - A case report. Med Pr 2016;67(1):109-12. PubMed
- Soto-Mera MT, López-Rico MR, Filgueira JF, et al. Occupational allergy to papain. Allergy 2000;55(10):983-4. PubMed
- Tarlo SM, Shaikh W, Bell B, et al. Papain-induced allergic reactions. Clin Allergy 1978;8(3):207-15. PubMed
- Baur X, König G, Bencze K, Fruhmann G. Clinical symptoms and results of skin test, RAST and bronchial provocation test in thirty-three papain workers: Evidence for strong immunogenic potency and clinically relevant proteolytic e?ects of airborne papain. C
- Novey HS, Keenan WJ, Fairshter RD, Wells ID, Wilson AF, Culver BD. Pulmonary disease in workers exposed to papain: clinico-physiological and immunological studies. Clin Allergy 1980;10(6):721-31. 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 →
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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