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Pancreatin Select Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Moss Nutrition

Pancreatin Select label
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Capsule Category: Other Combinations
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 Pancreatin Select 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

Pancreatin Select is a dietary supplement by Moss Nutrition with 8 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive support, bloating and gas, fat digestion.Based on those ingredients, 385 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Artichoke whole herb extract, Gentian root extract, Betaine HCl. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pancreatin Select by Moss Nutrition

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

Partial disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Partial

Most active ingredients list an amount, but at least one is hidden in a blend or missing.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 5 of its 8 active ingredients.
  • “Pancreatin 8X” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (200 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Pancreatin Select contains 8 active ingredients—pancreatic enzymes and herbal extracts designed to support digestion. The pancreatic enzymes are lipase, amylase, and protease, which break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins respectively.

You'll also find lipase on its own, plus three herbal digestive aids: betaine hydrochloride (which increases stomach acid), artichoke whole herb extract, and gentian root extract. Ox bile extract supports fat digestion.

The product also contains inactive ingredients—hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, and silicon dioxide—which are common capsule and tablet fillers.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: comprehensive digestive support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Gastritis, Gallbladder disease, Biliary disorders — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Artichoke is rated "Possibly Effective" for Dyspepsia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lipase is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Dyspepsia.
  • Also on file: Betaine Hydrochloride is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Diarrhea, Dyspepsia, Gallbladder disease.

The evidence for how well Pancreatin Select works is limited. Artichoke shows possibly effective ratings for high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) and indigestion (dyspepsia), with study data suggesting modest benefits for cholesterol and some digestive support.

For the other active ingredients—the pancreatic enzymes lipase, amylase, and protease, plus betaine hydrochloride and gentian root—the data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate their effectiveness for the conditions they're marketed for. That doesn't mean they don't work; it means large, well-designed human studies haven't firmly established their benefit yet.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lipase Betaine Hydrochloride Artichoke Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) Gentian

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 5 of the 5 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 5 of 5.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 5 of 5.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Most of these ingredients are generally well tolerated by healthy adults. Artichoke is well tolerated overall, though it can cause mild digestive upset—abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea—in some people.

If you're allergic to ragweed or plants in the daisy family, be cautious with artichoke because of cross-sensitivity risk. Betaine hydrochloride may irritate the stomach and is not safe if you have ulcers, gastritis, or true acid reflux.

The pancreatic enzymes are generally well tolerated but should only be used under medical guidance if you have serious digestive conditions. For pregnancy: safety data for all these ingredients is sparse or absent.

Betaine hydrochloride is best avoided in pregnancy due to insufficient safety information. Artichoke, gentian root extract, and the pancreatic enzymes are also best avoided unless your doctor advises otherwise.

For breastfeeding, the same caution applies—check with your healthcare provider first before using this product, as safety hasn't been well studied.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lipase Betaine Hydrochloride Artichoke Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) Gentian

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?
  • 3 of the 5 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Betaine Hydrochloride, Gentian, Artichoke.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 385 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.

Before taking Pancreatin Select, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take diabetes medications, blood pressure medications, acid-reducing drugs (H2-blockers, antacids, or PPIs), or any medications metabolized by the liver enzymes CYP2C19 or CYP2B6. Moderate-severity interactions are documented with diabetes and blood pressure drugs; minor interactions apply to acid reducers.

These ingredients may decrease how well your medications work or cause your blood pressure or blood sugar to drop too far.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a digestive enzyme and herbal supplement meant to support digestion, and artichoke within it may offer some benefit for cholesterol and indigestion. However, if you take diabetes medications, blood pressure medications, or acid reducers, you'll need to check your specific drugs against the interaction tool before starting, because this product may interfere with how they work.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk with your doctor or pharmacist first—the safety data just isn't there yet.

If you have serious digestive issues or are allergic to plants in the ragweed family, discuss this product with your healthcare provider before you use it.

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

Assessment coverage: 6 of 8 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 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 Pancreatin Select, straight from the product label.

Brand Moss Nutrition
Barcode (UPC) M147
Net contents 120 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2021
DSLD ID 247282
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Pancreatin Select by Moss Nutrition, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
M147
IngredientAmount% DV
Lipase50 mg--
Betaine HCl150 mg--
Artichoke whole herb extract50 mg--
Ox Bile extract60 mg--
Amylase, Pancreatic0 NP--
Protease, Pancreatic0 NP--
Lipase, Pancreatic0 NP--
Pancreatin 8X200 mg--
Gentian root extract50 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 1 capsule per meal or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Precautions

Warning: If you are taking medication, have a medical condition or an upcoming medical procedure, or are pregnant or nursing, consult a physician before using.

If adverse reactions occur, discontinue use & consult your healthcare practitioner.

Keep out of reach of children.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

General Statements

M Professional Supplements Est. 1991

Formulation

Comprehensive Digestive Support

Does not contain gluten.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store sealed in a cool, dry place.

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Pancreatin Select by Moss Nutrition label

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Pancreatin Select label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Pancreatin Select by Moss Nutrition

These are the 8 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container120 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.

Lipase

No known
interactions
50 mg 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

Betaine HCl

Interacts with
36 drugs
150 mg per serving

Betaine hydrochloride is a supplement used to temporarily increase stomach acid in people who may have low acid levels. Evidence for its benefits is l...

Betaine HCl monograph & interactions

Artichoke whole herb extract

Interacts with
363 drugs
50 mg per serving Form: Cynarin

Artichoke leaf extract is a generally well-tolerated supplement that may have a mild cholesterol-lowering effect and is often used for indigestion, th...

Artichoke whole herb extract monograph & interactions

Ox Bile extract

60 mg per serving Form: Cholic Acid

Pancreatin 8X

200 mg per serving

Gentian root extract

Interacts with
172 drugs
50 mg per serving

Gentian is a very bitter root traditionally used to stimulate appetite and ease mild digestive complaints, often as part of "bitters" before meals. Th...

Gentian root extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Pancreatin Select by Moss Nutrition Drug Interactions

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385Drugs
363 Moderate 22 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Artichoke whole herb extract 363
Gentian root extract 172
Betaine HCl 36

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Pancreatin Select interact with 385 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

3 of the 8 ingredients in Pancreatin Select interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Artichoke whole herb extract Gentian root extract Betaine HCl

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Pancreatin Select with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Artichoke whole herb extract4 drug types · 363 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, artichoke leaf extract may increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
A meta-analysis of small clinical studies shows that taking artichoke leaf extract for 8-12 weeks can modestly reduce fasting plasma glucose when compared with placebo.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, artichoke leaf extract may increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
A meta-analysis of small clinical studies in patients with hypertension shows that taking artichoke can reduce systolic blood pressure by around 3 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by around 2 mmHg when compared with placebo.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2B6 (Cyp2B6) Substrates

Theoretically, artichoke might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
In vitro research shows that artichoke leaf extract inhibits CYP2B6 activity. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates

Theoretically, artichoke might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
In vitro research shows that artichoke leaf extract inhibits CYP2C19 activity. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Artichoke whole herb extract full monograph & interactions

Gentian root extract1 drug type · 172 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking gentian with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
In vitro research shows that gentian can cause vasodilation and lower blood pressure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Gentian root extract full monograph & interactions

Betaine HCl3 drug types · 36 drugs

Antacids

Betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity and could decrease the effects of antacids.
In human research, betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity. Antacids are taken to decrease stomach acidity. Theoretically, taking betaine hydrochloride along with antacids might decrease the effects of the antacids.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
H2-Blockers

Betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity and could decrease the effects of H2-blockers.
In human research, betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity. H2-blockers are used to decrease stomach acidity. Theoretically, taking betaine hydrochloride along with H2-blockers might decrease the effects of H2-blockers.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Proton Pump Inhibitors (Ppis)

Betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity and could decrease the effects of PPIs.
In human research, betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity. PPIs are used to decrease stomach acidity. Theoretically, taking betaine hydrochloride along with PPIs might decrease the effects of PPIs

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Betaine HCl full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Pancreatin Select, from the product label.

Moss Nutrition

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Name
Moss Nutrition Products, Inc.
Street Address
380 Russell Street
City
Hadley
State
MA
ZipCode
01035
Phone Number
800-851-5444
Web Address
www.mossnutrition.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Pancreatin Select by Moss Nutrition: Common Questions

Does Pancreatin Select by Moss Nutrition interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Pancreatin Select has a known interaction with 385 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Pancreatin Select contains 8 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 supplement help with indigestion?
Artichoke, one of the active ingredients here, has a possibly effective rating for indigestion (dyspepsia) based on study evidence. The other ingredients—pancreatic enzymes, betaine hydrochloride, and gentian root—lack enough reliable evidence for us to rate them, though they've been used traditionally for digestive support. Results vary by person, so talk with your healthcare provider about whether it's right for your situation.
Can I take this if I'm allergic to ragweed?
You should be cautious. Artichoke is in the same plant family as ragweed, and cross-sensitivity can occur in people with ragweed allergies. If you have that allergy, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Is it safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data for any of these ingredients during pregnancy, so betaine hydrochloride is best avoided and the others should be used only if your doctor advises. During breastfeeding, the situation is similar—safety hasn't been well studied. Talk with your healthcare provider for personalized advice on whether this product is right for you at this time.
Can this supplement cause side effects?
Artichoke may cause mild digestive upset—abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence, or nausea—in some people. Betaine hydrochloride can irritate the stomach and trigger heartburn. The pancreatic enzymes are generally well tolerated, though allergic reactions are possible. Most adverse effects are mild, but if you have ulcers, gastritis, or acid reflux, talk with your doctor first.
What do the pancreatic enzymes in this product do?
Pancreatic enzymes—lipase, amylase, and protease—are meant to help break down and digest fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. They're commonly used in digestive support supplements, though evidence for their benefit in supplement form hasn't been firmly established in reliable studies.
Can I take this with my acid reflux or ulcer medication?
No. Betaine hydrochloride in this product increases stomach acid, which can work against acid-reducing medications like H2-blockers, antacids, and PPIs. It's also not safe if you have ulcers, gastritis, or true acid reflux. Skip this supplement if you take these medications, and talk with your pharmacist about alternatives.

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The Full Monographs Behind Pancreatin Select’s Ingredients

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

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

Betaine Hydrochloride

Interacts with 36 drugs

Betaine hydrochloride is a supplement used to temporarily increase stomach acid in people who may have low acid levels. Evidence for its benefits is limited and mostly based on tradition rat...

Read the full Betaine Hydrochloride monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Artichoke

Interacts with 363 drugs

Artichoke leaf extract is a generally well-tolerated supplement that may have a mild cholesterol-lowering effect and is often used for indigestion, though the evidence is modest. It is not a...

Read the full Artichoke monograph → 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

Gentian

Interacts with 172 drugs

Gentian is a very bitter root traditionally used to stimulate appetite and ease mild digestive complaints, often as part of "bitters" before meals. The evidence is mostly traditional and pre...

Read the full Gentian monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Pancreatin Select'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 27 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 →

Betaine Hydrochloride 2 references
  1. Yago MR, Frymoyer A, Benet LZ, Smelick GS, Frassetto LA, Ding X, Dean B, Salphati L, Budha N, Jin JY, Dresser MJ, Ware JA. The use of betaine HCl to enhance dasatinib absorption in healthy volunteers with rabeprazole-induced hypochlorhydria. AAPS J. 2014 PubMed
  2. Yago MR, Frymoyer AR, Smelick GS, Frassetto LA, Budha NR, Dresser MJ, Ware JA, Benet LZ. Gastric reacidification with betaine HCl in healthy volunteers with rabeprazole-induced hypochlorhydria. Mol Pharm. 2013 Nov 4;10(11):4032-7. PubMed

See these in context on the Betaine Hydrochloride monograph →

Artichoke 16 references
  1. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  2. Walker AF, Middleton RW, Petrowicz O. Artichoke leaf extract reduces symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in a post-marketing surveillance study. Phytother Res 2001;15:58-61. PubMed
  3. Pittler MH, White AR, Stevinson C, Ernst E. Effectiveness of artichoke extract in preventing alcohol-induced hangovers: a randomized controlled trial. CMAJ 2003;169:1269-73.
  4. Romano, C., Ferrara, A., and Falagiani, P. A case of allergy to globe artichoke and other clinical cases of rare food allergy. J Investig.Allergol.Clin Immunol. 2000;10(2):102-104.
  5. Miralles, J. C., Garcia-Sells, J., Bartolome, B., and Negro, J. M. Occupational rhinitis and bronchial asthma due to artichoke (Cynara scolymus). Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2003;91(1):92-95. PubMed
  6. Franck, P., Moneret-Vautrin, D. A., Morisset, M., Kanny, G., Megret-Gabeaux, M. L., and Olivier, J. L. Anaphylactic reaction to inulin: first identification of specific IgEs to an inulin protein compound. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2005;136(2):155-158. PubMed
  7. Meding, B. Allergic contact dermatitis from artichoke, Cynara scolymus. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9(4):314.
  8. Quirce, S., Tabar, A. I., Olaguibel, J. M., and Cuevas, M. Occupational contact urticaria syndrome caused by globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus). J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1996;97(2):710-711. PubMed
  9. Held C. Von der 1. Deutsche-Ungarischen Phytopharmakon-Konferenz, Budapest, 20. November 1991. Z Klin Med 1992;47:92-93.
  10. Barrat E, Zaïr Y, Ogier N, et al. A combined natural supplement lowers LDL cholesterol in subjects with moderate untreated hypercholesterolemia: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2013;64(7):882-9. PubMed
  11. Huber R, Müller M, Naumann J, Schenk T, Lüdtke R. Artichoke leave extract for chronic hepatitis C - a pilot study. Phytomedicine. 2009 Sep;16(9):801-4. PubMed
  12. Caputo F, Barranco R, Bonsignore A, Fraternali Orcioni G, Ventura F. A rare case of fatal bowel obstruction secondary to a colonic bezoar. Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 2018;39(1):38-40. PubMed
  13. Elsebai MF, Abass K, Hakkola J, Atawia AR, Farag MA. The wild Egyptian artichoke as a promising functional food for the treatment of hepatitis C virus as revealed via UPLC-MS and clinical trials. Food Funct. 2016;7(7):3006-16. PubMed
  14. Moradi M, Sohrabi G, Golbidi M, et al. Effects of artichoke on blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Med 2021;57:102668. PubMed
  15. Jalili C, Moradi S, Babaei A, et al. Effects of Cynara scolymus L. on glycemic indices: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Complement Ther Med 2020;52:102496. PubMed
  16. Gallo R, Oddenino G, Trave I, Gasparini G, Guadagno A, Parodi A. Contact sensitivity to sesquiterpene lactone mix and artichoke in a patient with severe recurrent dermatitis: A puzzling case. Contact Dermatitis 2023;88(2):156-158. PubMed

See these in context on the Artichoke 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 →

Gentian 5 references
  1. Neubauer N, Marz RW. Placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, clincal trial with Sinupret sugar coated tablets on the basis of a therapy with antibiotics and decongestant nasal drops in acute sinusitis. Phytomedicine 1994;1:177-81.
  2. Marz RW, Ismail C, Popp MA. Action profile and efficacy of a herbal combination preparation for the treatment of sinusitis. Wien Med Wochenschr 1999;149:202-8.
  3. Uncini Manganelli RE, Chericoni S, Baragatti B. Ethnopharmacobotany in Tuscany: plants used as antihypertensives. Fitoterapia 2000;71:S95-100. PubMed
  4. Baragatti B, Calderone V, Testai L, et al. Vasodilator activity of crude methanolic extract of Gentiana kokiana Perr. et Song. (Gentianaceae). J Ethnopharmacol 2002;79:369-72. PubMed
  5. Sanatani M, Younus J, Stitt L, et al. Tolerability of the combination of ginger (Zingiber officinalis), gentian (Gentiana lutea) and turmeric (Curcuma longa) in patients with cancer-associated anorexia. J Complement Integr Med. 2015;12(1):57-60.

See these in context on the Gentian monograph →

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