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Dietary supplement

Gluten Safe Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by SAN

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Gluten Safe is a dietary supplement by SAN with 3 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 Gluten Safe by SAN

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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 4 active ingredients.
  • “Enzyme Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (130 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “BioCore DPP-IV” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (100 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Gluten Safe contains 4 active ingredients: an enzyme blend that breaks down proteins and carbohydrates, plus individual proteolytic enzymes (protease) and glucoamylase to help digest gluten and other food proteins. The capsule also holds some inactive ingredients—hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate—which are standard binders and fillers that help hold the capsule together.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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 assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support gluten digestion.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

We hold no effectiveness data in our records for the enzyme blend or its individual components in this product. The evidence to support their use for gluten digestion isn't established in the information we have on file.

If you're looking to understand how well this product works, that's a question worth bringing to your doctor or pharmacist, who may have access to clinical trial data or can speak to real-world feedback.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases)

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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Protease, which makes up part of this blend, is generally well tolerated for most adults, though some people report digestive upset or allergic reactions. Rarely, people exposed to protease—especially in occupational settings—have developed allergic rhinitis (stuffy, itchy nose and eyes) or asthma; this is uncommon but worth knowing if you work around digestive enzyme products.

If you're pregnant, the safety data advises against using protease unless your doctor prescribes it. During breastfeeding, there's little safety data, so medical advice is recommended before taking this product.

We don't have pregnancy or breastfeeding safety information on file for amylase or glucoamylase.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases)

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, we were unable to verify amylase and glucoamylase, so if you take any prescription medications, use the search tool on this page to confirm your exact drugs aren't affected.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Gluten Safe is an enzyme blend meant to help digest gluten and other proteins—useful if you're sensitive to gluten or want digestive support with protein-heavy meals. Most adults tolerate it well, though digestive upset or allergic reactions are possible.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take regular medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 25, 2018.

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 Gluten Safe, straight from the product label.

Brand SAN
Barcode (UPC) 672898440161
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2018
DSLD ID 175410
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 Gluten Safe by SAN, 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 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
672898440161
IngredientAmount% DV
Enzyme Blend130 mg--
Amylase0 NP--
Protease0 NP--
Glucoamylase0 NP--
Protease0 NP--
BioCore DPP-IV100 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule with your gluten and/or grains-containing meals.

Taken as directed, Gluten Safe may assist with the breakdown of many other carbohydrates (besides gluten and wheat).

Precautions

Warnings: If you have celiac disease, use only under the supervision of a medical professional.

Not intended for persons under the age of 18 years.

Do not eat desiccant bag.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Manufactured in a facility that also processes egg, shellfish, fish, soy, peanuts, tree nuts and milk ingredients.

Storage

Storage Instructions: Protect from heat, freezing or humidity (above 65%). Keep container tightly closed when not in use.

Formula

Description: Gluten Safe contains a specifically formulated digestion matrix that contains BioCore DPP-IV which provides supplemental dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) activity along with other fungal proteases that may support gluten digestion.

Gluten Safe with BioCore DPP-IV supports digestion of small amounts of gluten that might be inadvertently consumed to help maintain your peace of mind. SAN's Gluten Safe also contains the carbohydrate digestion enzymes "Amylase" and "Glucoamylase".

Contains BioCore DPP-IV

General Statements

Many individuals are concerned about gluten and do what they can to avoid its consumption and its associated discomfort.

Each bottle bearing a SAN label has been HPLC tested and certified for purity and potency under stringent quality control guidlines (cGMP) that are set forth with the United States Food and Drug Administration.

Live a vibrant life!

Veggie caps

Gastro intestinal support

Supports the digestion of gluten & cereal grains 60 full dosage servings HPLC tested & certified

Made in the U.S.A.

Brand IP Statement(s)

The proteases in SAN’s Gluten Safe have been formulated to be stable in the acidic environment of the stomach.

BioCore DPP-IV is a registered trademark of National Enzyme Company.

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

GMP Certified GMP Manufactured NSF Audited Facility

HPLC & FTIR Tested Quality Approved

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General

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Gluten Safe by SAN label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Gluten Safe by SAN

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegetarian 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.

Enzyme Blend

130 mg per serving
  • › Amylase
  • › Glucoamylase

BioCore DPP-IV

No known
interactions
100 mg per serving

Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), tr...

BioCore DPP-IV monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Gluten Safe by SAN Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Gluten Safe. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Gluten Safe, from the product label.

SAN

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Name
Supreme Formulations LLC
Street Address
2422 Sturgis Road
City
Oxnard
State
CA
ZipCode
93030
Phone Number
(805) 988-2232
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Gluten Safe by SAN: Common Questions

Does Gluten Safe by SAN interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Gluten Safe. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Gluten Safe contains 3 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.
Can I take Gluten Safe if I'm pregnant?
The protease in this product hasn't been safety-tested in pregnancy and should be avoided unless your doctor prescribes it. We don't have pregnancy safety data for the other enzymes either. Talk with your doctor before taking it while pregnant.
Is it safe to use while breastfeeding?
There's little safety data for protease during breastfeeding, so medical advice is recommended before you use it. We also don't have breastfeeding safety information for amylase or glucoamylase. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
What does protease do in this product?
Protease is an enzyme that breaks down proteins, including the gluten protein. By breaking these down into smaller pieces, it may help your digestive system process them more easily.
Can protease cause allergic reactions?
Yes—allergic reactions are possible, though they're uncommon. Protease can occasionally trigger digestive upset or, in rare cases, allergic reactions in sensitive people. If you have enzyme allergies or react to protein-digesting products, talk with your doctor before using this.
What are the inactive ingredients?
The capsule contains hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate—all standard fillers and binders that help form and stabilize the capsule.

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Sources & How We Checked

Gluten Safe'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 3 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 →

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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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