Phenol Assist Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Kirkman
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Phenol Assist 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
Phenol Assist is a dietary supplement by Kirkman with 8 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for improving mineral absorption, breaking down phytic acid (phytate) in grains and legumes, supporting digestion of plant-based foods.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 Phenol Assist by Kirkman
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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
Phenol Assist contains 8 active ingredients, all digestive enzymes. These include amylase, cellulase, glucoamylase, xylanase, beta-glucanase, phytase, hemicellulase, and alpha-galactosidase, plus a proprietary enzyme blend.
The product also contains inactive ingredients — hypromellose, water, maltodextrin, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide — which help form and stabilize the capsule.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold on these enzyme ingredients is not established. Phytase has been evaluated for aging skin, iron deficiency anemia, zinc deficiency, child growth, and blepharospasm, but the data for all of those uses shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness.
For the other six enzymes in this product, we have no effectiveness ratings on file.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Phytase is generally considered low-risk in foods, but human supplement data are limited. There is not enough reliable safety information to know whether it's safe in supplement form, so the safety data advises against using it unless your doctor recommends it.
Occupational exposure to airborne phytase powder has triggered allergic responses — including occupational asthma and hypersensitivity pneumonitis — in workers in the animal-feed industry, though that's a different route and dose than oral supplement use. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough data to know either way with phytase.
Safety data is not on file for the other ingredients in this product. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't mean interactions don't exist — it just means our monographs don't flag them.
Use the search tool on this page to check your exact medications, or ask your pharmacist to review them with you.
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.
Phenol Assist is a digestive enzyme blend with limited human safety data overall. If you're interested in enzyme supplementation, chat with your pharmacist — they can help you figure out whether this product fits your situation and watch for any unusual effects once you start.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 8 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 14, 2023.
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
General information
Key facts about Phenol Assist, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Kirkman |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 812325025091 |
| Net contents | 90 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 14, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 297241 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Phenol Assist by Kirkman, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Cellulase | 0 NP | -- |
| Glucoamylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Xylanase | 0 NP | -- |
| Beta-Glucanase | 0 NP | -- |
| Phytase | 0 NP | -- |
| Hemicellulase | 0 NP | -- |
| Alpha-Galactosidase | 0 NP | -- |
| Kirkman Proprietary Enzyme Blend | 225 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Water, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Storage
Important: Store in a cool dry place and tightly capped.
Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Allergen warning: Contains sulphites. Enzymes grown on fermentation media containing wheat and soy (may contain undetectable trace amounts)
Formulation
Free of: Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat or soy
Hypoallergenic
Gluten-free
Supports digestion of grains, beans, fruits, vegetables and spices
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
Ultra Tested cGMP Certified Current Good Manufacturing Practice Consistent Quality
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: One capsule with meal or as directed by a physician.
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Phenol Assist by Kirkman label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Phenol Assist by Kirkman
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 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.
Kirkman Proprietary Enzyme Blend
- › Amylase
- › Cellulase
- › Glucoamylase
- › Xylanase
- › Beta-Glucanase
- › Phytase
- › Hemicellulase
- › Alpha-Galactosidase
Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Water, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Phenol Assist by Kirkman Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Phenol Assist. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Phenol Assist, from the product label.
Kirkman
See all Kirkman products- Name
- Kirkman
- City
- Lake Oswego
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97035
- Phone Number
- 503.694.1600 1.800.245.8282
- Web Address
- kirkmangroup.com
Phenol Assist by Kirkman: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
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Why can't you check most of the ingredients for interactions?
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The Full Monographs Behind Phenol Assist’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Phenol Assist'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 7 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.
Phytase 7 references
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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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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