No known drug interactions for the matched ingredients — not a guarantee none exist. Based on 4 of 16 ingredients. Check your meds →
Dietary supplement

Keydigest Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Whole Body Research

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

Keydigest is a dietary supplement by Whole Body Research with 16 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive support, bloating and gas, fat digestion.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 Keydigest by Whole Body Research

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 16 active ingredients.

Keydigest is a blend of 16 digestive enzymes. They include Lipase (breaks down fats), Lactase (breaks down milk sugar), Phytase (affects mineral absorption), Acid Protease, Bacterial Protease, and Fungal Protease (all break down proteins), plus several others like Amylase, Cellulase, Beta-Glucanase, Xylanase, Hemicellulase, Glucoamylase, Alpha-Galactosidase, Invertase, Pectinase, and Diastase — each one targets different types of food compounds to aid breakdown in your digestive tract.

The capsule also contains Rice Bran and Vegetable Cellulose as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
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
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: digestive enzyme support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dyspepsia, Lactose intolerance, indigestion, bloating.
  • 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 for these enzymes in supplement form is mixed and often thin. Lactase is effective for lactose intolerance — that's the one with solid support.

For the others — Lipase, Phytase, and the various proteases — the data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate their effectiveness for the conditions they're marketed for, including inflammatory bowel disease, indigestion, iron or zinc deficiency, and skin aging. No effectiveness data are on file for several of the enzymes in this blend.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lipase Lactase Phytase 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 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.

The enzymes in this product are generally well tolerated by most adults, though digestive upset or allergic reactions are possible with the proteases. Lactase is likely safe in pregnancy, but phytase should be avoided unless your doctor says otherwise — safety data during pregnancy are insufficient or absent for most of the other ingredients.

During breastfeeding, check with your doctor or pharmacist first; limited data exist for Lactase, Lipase, and the proteases in that setting. If you have a serious digestive condition, use this product only under medical guidance.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lipase Lactase Phytase 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 4 matched ingredients has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. However, because we hold no safety information for roughly half the enzymes in this product, run your medications through the checker on this page before you start to be sure.

The bottom line

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

Keydigest is a multi-enzyme blend with no documented interactions in our database, though we couldn't check all of its ingredients. Lactase in the formula is effective for lactose intolerance; the other enzymes lack strong evidence for most claimed uses.

If you're pregnant, planning to breastfeed, or have a digestive disorder, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — they can weigh whether this supplement is right for your situation.

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

Assessment coverage: 6 of 16 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 2022.

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 Keydigest, straight from the product label.

Brand Whole Body Research
Net contents 90 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 16, 2022
DSLD ID 268855
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 Keydigest by Whole Body Research, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
IngredientAmount% DV
Amylase0 NP--
Lipase0 NP--
Lactase0 NP--
Cellulase0 NP--
Beta-Glucanase0 NP--
Phytase0 NP--
Xylanase0 NP--
Hemicellulase0 NP--
Glucoamylase0 NP--
Acid Protease0 NP--
Alpha-Galactosidase0 NP--
Invertase0 NP--
Pectinase0 NP--
Diastase0 NP--
Bacterial Protease0 NP--
Fungal Protease0 NP--

Other ingredients: Rice Bran, Vegetable Cellulose

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 1-2 capsules with your meals.

Formulation

KEYDIGEST is made in the USA from the highest quality ingredients according to cGMP guidelines.

Made in USA

Reduce Gas and Bloating Aids Breakdown of Food Supports Digestive Function

Precautions

Warning: Consult your health care provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, are thinking about getting pregnant, have any medical conditions, or are taking any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid excessive heat.

Seals/Symbols

GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Product

General Statements

Available online at: WholeBodyResearch.com Questions or Comments: 1-800-240-7721

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

See for yourself

Keydigest by Whole Body Research label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Keydigest by Whole Body Research

These are the 16 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.

Amylase

0 NP per serving

Lipase

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

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 & interactions

Lactase

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

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 & interactions

Cellulase

0 NP per serving

Beta-Glucanase

0 NP per serving

Phytase

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

Phytase is an enzyme that breaks down phytic acid (phytate) found in grains, beans, nuts, and seeds, which can free up minerals like iron, zinc, and c...

Phytase monograph & interactions

Xylanase

0 NP per serving

Hemicellulase

0 NP per serving

Glucoamylase

0 NP per serving

Acid Protease

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

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

Acid Protease monograph & interactions

Alpha-Galactosidase

0 NP per serving

Invertase

0 NP per serving

Pectinase

0 NP per serving

Diastase

0 NP per serving

Bacterial Protease

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

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

Bacterial Protease monograph & interactions

Fungal Protease

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving

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

Fungal Protease monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Bran, Vegetable Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Keydigest by Whole Body Research Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Keydigest. 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 Keydigest, from the product label.

Whole Body Research

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Name
Whole Body Research
City
Chatsworth
State
CA
ZipCode
91311
Phone Number
1-800-240-7721
Web Address
wholebodyresearch.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Keydigest by Whole Body Research: Common Questions

Does Keydigest by Whole Body Research interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Keydigest. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Keydigest contains 16 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.
Is Keydigest safe during pregnancy?
Safety data are insufficient for most of the enzymes in this blend. Lactase is likely safe, but Phytase should be avoided unless your doctor advises it. Talk with your doctor before taking Keydigest if you're pregnant — they can assess the ingredients against your individual situation.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Limited data exist for most of these enzymes during breastfeeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you plan to use it regularly — they'll know your full picture and can advise whether it's appropriate.
Does Keydigest actually help with digestion?
Lactase, which breaks down milk sugar, is proven effective for lactose intolerance. For the other enzymes in this product — like Lipase and the proteases — the evidence is insufficient to say whether they help with digestion or other claimed benefits.
What are the main enzymes in Keydigest?
The product contains 16 digestive enzymes. The main ones are Lipase (breaks down fats), Lactase (breaks down milk sugar), Acid Protease, Bacterial Protease, and Fungal Protease (break down proteins), plus others like Amylase, Cellulase, Phytase, and several more that target different food compounds.
Can I get an allergic reaction to this product?
Allergic reactions to the proteases in this blend are possible but uncommon. In rare cases, people have had contact dermatitis or allergic responses to enzymes, and occupational exposure to airborne enzymes has triggered asthma or rhinitis — though that's much less likely from a swallowed capsule.
Is Keydigest safe for people with IBD?
If you have inflammatory bowel disease, use this product only under medical guidance. The evidence for Lipase in IBD is insufficient, and your doctor needs to decide whether a multi-enzyme blend is appropriate for your condition.

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Keydigest'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 12 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.

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 →

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 →

Phytase 7 references
  1. Lei XG, Weaver JD, Mullaney E, Ullah AH, Azain MJ. Phytase, a new life for an "old" enzyme. Annu Rev Anim Biosci. 2013;1:283-309. PubMed
  2. Smuts CM, Matsungo TM, Malan L, et al. Effect of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements on growth, psychomotor development, iron status, and morbidity among 6- to 12-mo-old infants in South Africa: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2 PubMed
  3. van Heemst RC, Sander I, Rooyackers J, et al. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by occupational exposure to phytase. Eur Respir J. 2009;33(6):1507-9. PubMed
  4. Baur X, Melching-Kollmuss S, Koops F, Strassburger K, Zober A. IgE-mediated allergy to phytase -- a new animal feed additive. Allergy. 2002;57(10):943-5. PubMed
  5. Doekes G, Kamminga N, Helwegen L, Heederik D. Occupational IgE sensitisation to phytase, a phosphatase derived from Aspergillus niger. Occup Environ Med. 1999;56(7):454-9. PubMed
  6. Brnic M, Hurrell RF, Songré-Ouattara LT, et al. Effect of phytase on zinc absorption from a millet-based porridge fed to young Burkinabe children. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2017;71(1):137-141. PubMed
  7. Koshy JC, Sharabi SE, Feldman EM, Hollier LH Jr, Patrinely JR, Soparkar CN. Effect of dietary zinc and phytase supplementation on botulinum toxin treatments. J Drugs Dermatol. 2012;11(4):507-12.

See these in context on the Phytase monograph →

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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