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Dietary supplement

Pancreatic Enzymes 1000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vital Nutrients

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

Pancreatic Enzymes 1000 mg is a dietary supplement by Vital Nutrients 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 Pancreatic Enzymes 1000 mg by Vital Nutrients

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 3 active ingredients.
  • “Full Strength Pancreatin” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (1,000 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains 3 active ingredients: amylase, protease, and lipase — all naturally occurring enzymes that help break down food in your digestive system. Together they form a digestive enzyme blend meant to support the work your pancreas normally does.

The capsule also contains gelatin, cellulose, calcium carbonate, and ascorbyl palmitate as inactive ingredients that hold the formula 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

The label doesn't state a purpose we can grade — see each ingredient's own graded uses on its monograph instead.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for these enzymes isn't yet established in our data. For inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and indigestion (dyspepsia), the research we hold rates lipase as having insufficient evidence to say whether it works.

Protease and amylase don't have effectiveness ratings on file. Because the data is limited, we can't tell you whether this product will improve your digestion — that's a question worth raising with your doctor or pharmacist.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) 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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Protease and lipase are generally well tolerated by most adults, though digestive upset or allergic reactions can happen. Protease is sometimes found in laundry products, and in rare cases, occupational airborne exposure has triggered allergic rhinitis or asthma — but that's not a concern with a supplement capsule you swallow.

For pregnancy, the safety data on protease advises against use unless your doctor prescribes it, and there's too little data on lipase to know either way — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice. Breastfeeding safety for both ingredients isn't well studied, so check with your healthcare provider first.

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

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 2 matched ingredients has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Still, run your exact medications through the interaction checker on this page — it's always the smart move before you start any new supplement.

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.

If you need digestive enzyme support and your doctor thinks it's a fit for you, this product doesn't carry documented drug interactions. The evidence for how well it works isn't solid yet, so manage your expectations.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a serious digestive condition.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 24, 2024.

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 Pancreatic Enzymes 1000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Vital Nutrients
Barcode (UPC) 693465417119
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 24, 2024
DSLD ID 305134
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Pancreatic Enzymes 1000 mg by Vital Nutrients, 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
45
UPC/BARCODE
693465417119
IngredientAmount% DV
Amylase0 NP--
Protease0 NP--
Lipase0 NP--
Full Strength Pancreatin1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Cellulose, Calcium Carbonate, Ascorbyl Palmitate

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Label statements
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Storage

Store sealed in a cool dry place

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children

Use only if safety seal is intact

Warning: If pregnant, consult your physician before taking.

Formulation

Excludes: Coating, binders, gluten (Wheat, rye, barley), milk/dairy (casein/whey), soy protein, egg protein, sugar. Verified by independent testing.

Raw materials and finished products are independently tested by U.S. labs. Learn more at vitalnutrients.net

Full strength

Lactose Free

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

See for yourself

Pancreatic Enzymes 1000 mg by Vital Nutrients label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Pancreatic Enzymes 1000 mg by Vital Nutrients

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container45 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.

Full Strength Pancreatin

1000 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Cellulose, Calcium Carbonate, Ascorbyl Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Pancreatic Enzymes 1000 mg by Vital Nutrients Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pancreatic Enzymes 1000 mg. 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 Pancreatic Enzymes 1000 mg, from the product label.

Vital Nutrients

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Name
Vital Nutrients
Street Address
45 Kenneth Dooley Dr
City
Middletown
State
CT
ZipCode
06457
Web Address
vitalnutrients.net
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Pancreatic Enzymes 1000 mg by Vital Nutrients: Common Questions

Does Pancreatic Enzymes 1000 mg by Vital Nutrients interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Pancreatic Enzymes 1000 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Pancreatic Enzymes 1000 mg 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 this while I'm pregnant?
Protease, one of the enzymes in this product, isn't advised during pregnancy unless your doctor prescribes it. For lipase, there's too little safety data to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist — they can weigh your situation and give you personalized advice.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
Safety data for both protease and lipase during breastfeeding is limited. Check with your healthcare provider first before using this product while nursing.
What does lipase do?
Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down fats (lipids) in your food so your digestive system can absorb them. It's one of the three main digestive enzymes in your pancreas.
Can this cause allergic reactions?
Allergic reactions are rare, but they're possible — protease can trigger allergic responses in some people. If you have a known enzyme allergy, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Should I use this if I have an inflammatory bowel disease?
People with serious digestive conditions should use this product only under medical guidance. The evidence for lipase in IBD isn't established yet, so your doctor is the best person to advise whether it's right for you.

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Sources & How We Checked

Pancreatic Enzymes 1000 mg'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 4 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 →

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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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