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Formula 2 Starch Digest Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System

Formula 2 Starch Digest label
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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Formula 2 Starch Digest 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Formula 2 Starch Digest is a dietary supplement by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System with 6 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestion and bloating, muscle soreness and exercise recovery, inflammation and swelling.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lactobacillus acidophilus. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Formula 2 Starch Digest by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System

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 1 of its 6 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Enzyme Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (305 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This supplement contains six active ingredients, all digestive enzymes. Amylase, protease, lipase, cellulase, and glucoamylase are enzymes that help break down different components of food — starches, proteins, fats, and plant fiber — so your digestive system can absorb them better.

The product also includes Lactobacillus acidophilus, a live probiotic bacteria that supports gut health. The inactive ingredients are plant fiber and water.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: optimize digestion of high-starch diets.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dyspepsia, Lactose intolerance, carbohydrate intolerance, starch digestion.
  • The closest evidence on file: Lipase is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dyspepsia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lactobacillus Acidophilus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Lactose intolerance.

The evidence is mixed and mostly limited. Lactobacillus acidophilus is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome, certain infections like Helicobacter pylori and antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis, though more research would help confirm how well it works.

For the other enzymes — protease, lipase, cellulase, glucoamylase — we don't have effectiveness ratings in our data. The data on lipase for inflammatory bowel disease and dyspepsia shows insufficient evidence to rate it either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) Lipase Lactobacillus Acidophilus

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 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.

Protease is generally well tolerated in most adults, though digestive upset or allergic reactions are possible — occupational exposure to similar enzymes in industrial settings has rarely caused allergic reactions like allergic rhinitis or asthma. Lipase is also generally well tolerated as a supplement, but if you have serious digestive conditions, use it only under medical guidance.

Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally well tolerated in healthy adults and children. Gastrointestinal side effects like bloating, gas, or mild stomach discomfort can happen when you start probiotics, but these are uncommon and usually temporary.

During pregnancy, protease safety hasn't been established, so it's best avoided unless a doctor prescribes it. Lipase has limited pregnancy data, so use it only if your doctor advises it.

Lactobacillus acidophilus is possibly safe in pregnancy. For breastfeeding, there's little safety data on protease and lipase, so check with your healthcare provider first; Lactobacillus acidophilus data during lactation isn't on file.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) Lipase Lactobacillus Acidophilus

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 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Lactobacillus Acidophilus.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 182 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 antibiotic drugs, separate them from this supplement — antibiotics can kill the live probiotic organisms and make them less effective. The enzyme ingredients haven't been thoroughly checked for interactions, so run your full medication list through the tool on this page before you start.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a digestive enzyme blend with a probiotic, most useful if you have trouble breaking down starches or digesting food. If you take antibiotics, you'll need to space them apart from this product — ask your doctor or pharmacist how many hours to leave between them.

Talk with your own healthcare provider before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, have a serious digestive condition, or take any prescription medications.

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

Assessment coverage: 3 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2021.

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 Formula 2 Starch Digest, straight from the product label.

Brand NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System
Barcode (UPC) 707636031223
Net contents 180 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 25, 2021
DSLD ID 244137
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Formula 2 Starch Digest by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System, 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:
2 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
707636031223
IngredientAmount% DV
Amylase0 NP--
Protease0 NP--
Lipase0 NP--
Cellulase0 NP--
Glucoamylase0 NP--
Proprietary Enzyme Blend305 mg--
Lactobacillus acidophilus3 mg--

Other ingredients: Plant Fiber, Water

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Label statements
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Formulation

Formulated exclusively for healthcare professionals NESS Starch Digest is uniquely formulated to help optimize the digestion of high-starch diets, minimizing carbohydrate intolerance.

Non-GMO

Vegetarian

GMP compliant

Contains No: Aspartame, sugar, salt, gluten, artificial colors or flavors, dairy products, wheat, soy, yeast or corn proteins.

Precautions

Caution: If you are pregnant, nursing, have a serious medical condition, or take any medications, consult your physician before use.

Use only if tamper evident seal is unbroken.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statement have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, mitigate, cure or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Enzyme Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Use: Take two (2) capsules at the beginning of each meal, or as directed by your healthcare professional.

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Formula 2 Starch Digest by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System label

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Formula 2 Starch Digest label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Formula 2 Starch Digest by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System

These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 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.

Proprietary Enzyme Blend

305 mg per serving

Lactobacillus acidophilus

Interacts with
182 drugs
3 mg per serving

Lactobacillus acidophilus is a 'friendly' bacterium used as a probiotic to support gut and vaginal health. It is generally well tolerated in healthy p...

Lactobacillus acidophilus monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Plant Fiber, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Formula 2 Starch Digest by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System Drug Interactions

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182Drugs
182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Lactobacillus acidophilus 182

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Formula 2 Starch Digest interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 6 ingredients in Formula 2 Starch Digest interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lactobacillus acidophilus

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Formula 2 Starch Digest 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.

Lactobacillus acidophilus1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Lactobacillus acidophilus with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of L. acidophilus.
L. acidophilus preparations usually contain live and active organisms. Therefore, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and L. acidophilus preparations by at least two hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Lactobacillus acidophilus full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Formula 2 Starch Digest, from the product label.

NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System

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Name
Enzymes Inc.
City
Kansas City
State
MO
ZipCode
64153
Phone Number
1-800-637-7893
Web Address
www.nessenzymes.com
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Formula 2 Starch Digest by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System: Common Questions

Does Formula 2 Starch Digest by NESS Nutritional Enzyme Support System interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Formula 2 Starch Digest has a known interaction with 182 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Formula 2 Starch Digest contains 6 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 with my bloating and gas?
This product contains enzymes designed to help break down starches and other food components, which may help with digestion. However, digestive enzyme supplements don't have strong evidence backing them for bloating or gas. Starting probiotics like the Lactobacillus acidophilus in this product can sometimes cause mild bloating or gas at first as your gut adjusts, though it usually settles down. If bloating is a real problem for you, talk with your doctor to figure out what's causing it.
Can I take this while I'm on antibiotics?
Not at the same time. Antibiotics kill the live probiotic bacteria in this product, so it won't do its job if you take them together. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how many hours you should wait between your antibiotic dose and this supplement — typically two or more hours is recommended, but it depends on the specific antibiotic.
Is it safe to take while breastfeeding?
Lactobacillus acidophilus hasn't been well studied during breastfeeding, and the same goes for the protease and lipase in this product. Check with your healthcare provider first to see if it's okay for your situation.
What does the Lactobacillus acidophilus in this do?
It's a live probiotic bacteria that supports healthy gut function. The data shows it's possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome, certain digestive infections, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and bacterial vaginosis — though more research would help confirm how well it works for each condition.
Could this cause an allergic reaction?
Protease, one of the enzymes in this product, can rarely trigger allergic reactions in sensitive people, especially those with occupational exposure to similar enzymes. If you've had allergic reactions to enzyme-containing products before, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Is it safe during pregnancy?
Protease safety hasn't been established in pregnancy, so it's best avoided unless your doctor prescribes it. Lipase and Lactobacillus acidophilus have limited or uncertain data. Talk with your doctor before starting any supplement while pregnant.

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The Full Monographs Behind Formula 2 Starch Digest’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

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 monograph

Lipase

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 monograph

Lactobacillus Acidophilus

Interacts with 182 drugs

Lactobacillus acidophilus is a 'friendly' bacterium used as a probiotic to support gut and vaginal health. It is generally well tolerated in healthy people, and there is reasonable evidence...

Read the full Lactobacillus Acidophilus monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Formula 2 Starch Digest'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.

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.

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 →

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 →

Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. Begtrup LM, de Muckadell OB, Kjeldsen J, Christensen RD, Jarbøl DE. Long-term treatment with probiotics in primary care patients with irritable bowel syndrome--a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial. Scand J Gastroenterol 2013;48(10):1127-35 PubMed
  3. Chatterjee S, Kar P, Das T, Ray S, Gangulyt S, Rajendiran C, Mitra M. Randomised placebo-controlled double blind multicentric trial on efficacy and safety of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 and Bifidobacterium BB-12 for prevention of antibiotic-associated
  4. Shavakhi A, Tabesh E, Yaghoutkar A, Hashemi H, Tabesh F, Khodadoostan M,Minakari M, Shavakhi S, Gholamrezaei A. The effects of multistrain probiotic compound on bismuth-containing quadruple therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection: a randomized placebo-c
  5. Karamali M, Dadkhah F, Sadrkhanlou M, et al. Effects of probiotic supplementation on glycaemic control and lipid profiles in gestational diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Diabetes Metab 2016;42(4):234-41. PubMed
  6. Badehnoosh B, Karamali M, Zarrati M, et al. The effects of probiotic supplementation on biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress and pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 May;31(9):1128-1136.
  7. Kumar S, Kumar R, Rohilla L, Jacob N, Yadav J, Sachdeva N. A high potency multi-strain probiotic improves glycemic control in children with new-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus: A randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled pilot study. Pediatr Diabete
  8. Shahriari A, Karimi E, Shahriari M, Aslani N, Khooshideh M, Arab A. The effect of probiotic supplementation on the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus among high-risk pregnant women: A parallel double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial PubMed
  9. Xiao SD, Zhang DZ, Lu H, et al. Multicenter, randomized, controlled trial of heat-killed Lactobacillus acidophilus LB in patients with chronic diarrhea. Adv Ther. 2003;20(5):253-60.
  10. Rossi F, Amadoro C, Gasperi M, Colavita G. Lactobacilli infection case reports in the last three years and safety implications. Nutrients. 2022;14(6):1178. PubMed
  11. Ozer M, Goksu SY, Shahverdiani A, Mustafa M. Lactobacillus acidophilus-induced endocarditis and associated splenic abscess. Case Rep Infect Dis 2020;2020:1382709.
  12. Sadrin S, Sennoune S, Gout B, et al. A 2-strain mixture of Lactobacillus acidophilus in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: A placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial. Dig Liver Dis 2020;52(5):534-540. PubMed
  13. Stoffer JN, Slingsby TJ, Giuliari GP. Lactobacillus acidophilus endophthalmitis after intravitreal bevacizumab injection requiring intraocular lens explantation. Can J Ophthalmol 2022;57(1):e21-e22. PubMed
  14. Cukovic-Cavka S, Likic R, Francetic I, Rustemovic N, Opacic M, Vucelic B. Lactobacillus acidophilus as a cause of liver abscess in a NOD2/CARD15-positive patient with Crohn's disease. Digestion 2006;73(2-3):107-10.
  15. Hui J, Ren Y, Wang Y, Han Q. Lactobacillus acidophilus endophthalmitis postcataract operation: A case report with a literature review. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2023.

See these in context on the Lactobacillus Acidophilus 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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