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Dietary supplement

Recovery Support Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Theramedix BioSET

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Recovery Support is a dietary supplement by Theramedix BioSET with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency, hemorrhoids, easy bruising and fragile capillaries.Based on those ingredients, 227 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bromelain, Rutin, Protease Blend. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Recovery Support by Theramedix BioSET

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

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 2 of its 5 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Enzyme Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (522 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Recovery Support has 5 active ingredients: bromelain, rutin, two enzyme blends (Proprietary Enzyme Blend and Protease Blend, which contains papain), and amylase. Bromelain is an enzyme from pineapple; rutin is a plant compound; and papain is an enzyme from papaya.

These are typically used to support digestion and tissue recovery, though the evidence for these uses is limited. The capsule itself is a delayed-release vegetable capsule, an inactive ingredient designed to protect the contents in your stomach.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: promote soft tissue maintenance and recovery after exercise.
  • We looked for evidence on: Exercise-induced muscle soreness, Sprains, Postoperative swelling, Postoperative pain, Wound healing, Tendinopathy — and 3 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Papain is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Exercise-induced muscle soreness (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Papain is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Wound healing.
  • Also on file: Rutin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Sprains, Postoperative swelling.

The evidence on file shows insufficient reliable data to rate any of these ingredients for the conditions they're marketed for — including hay fever, burns, diabetes, muscle soreness, and wound healing. That means the science doesn't yet support claims about how well they work for these purposes.

Before relying on this product for a specific health concern, it's worth talking with your doctor or pharmacist about what the research actually shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Rutin Bromelain Papain

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 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Bromelain and papain are generally well tolerated short-term, but long-term safety data are limited. The most common side effects are digestive — diarrhea, flatulence, gas, and stomach upset with bromelain; allergic reactions in sensitive people with papain.

Rutin may cause headache, flushing, or rash in some people. High doses of papain are unsafe and may cause severe stomach damage or esophageal injury.

During pregnancy, bromelain safety data aren't adequate, so it's best avoided. Papain is possibly unsafe in pregnancy, especially concentrated forms or unripe papaya products.

Breastfeeding safety data are lacking for both bromelain and papain. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss this product with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Rutin Bromelain Papain

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 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Papain, Rutin, Bromelain.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 227 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 Recovery Support, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take warfarin (Coumadin) or other blood thinners (anticoagulants), antiplatelet drugs like aspirin, diabetes medications, or tetracycline antibiotics — the product's enzymes may interfere with how these work or raise bleeding risk.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Recovery Support is an enzyme and plant-compound blend marketed for recovery support, but the evidence for its effectiveness is insufficient. It interacts with blood thinners, antiplatelet drugs, antidiabetes medications, and tetracycline antibiotics — so if you take any prescription drugs, check your exact medications with the tool on this page before starting.

Speak with your doctor or pharmacist to decide whether it's right for you and your current health situation.

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

Assessment coverage: 4 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 22, 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 Recovery Support, straight from the product label.

Brand Theramedix BioSET
Barcode (UPC) 738676953985
Net contents 120 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2021
DSLD ID 247623
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Recovery Support by Theramedix BioSET, 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
738676953985
IngredientAmount% DV
Bromelain700 GDU--
Rutin30 mg--
Proprietary Enzyme Blend522 mg--
Protease Blend0 NP--
Amylase0 NP--
Papain0 NP--

Other ingredients: delayed release vegetable Capsule

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Label statements
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Formulation

Recovery Support has been formulated to promote soft tissue maintenance and recovery from over-use or after exercise.

Exclusive Thera-Blend formulation Thera-Blend is our exclusive process for formulating enzyme blends. These blends are formulated using multiple enzyme forms selected for their ability to break down numerous bonds in varying pH levels.

Absolutely no fillers added

Promotes soft tissue recovery

Vegetarian

Optimizing enzyme potential

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended usage: Take 1 capsule 2-3 times a day on an empty stomach. (1/2 hour before or 2 hours after a meal)

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children

Storage

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Do not expose to excessive heat.

General Statements

Professional strength formula

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Recovery Support by Theramedix BioSET label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Recovery Support by Theramedix BioSET

These are the 5 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.

Rutin

Interacts with
86 drugs
30 mg per serving

Rutin is a plant flavonoid (often taken from buckwheat or citrus) that people use mainly for blood vessel and circulation problems like varicose veins...

Rutin monograph & interactions

Proprietary Enzyme Blend

522 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Delayed release vegetable Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Recovery Support by Theramedix BioSET Drug Interactions

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227Drugs
208 Moderate 19 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bromelain 141
Rutin 86

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Recovery Support 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.

Bromelain2 drug types · 141 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
There is one case report of a patient experiencing minor bruising while taking bromelain with naproxen. Bromelain is thought to have antiplatelet activity. Whether this interaction is of concern with topical bromelain is unclear. Interference with coagulation of burn wounds has been reported in a patient receiving bromelain-based enzymatic debridement. However, observational research has found that topical bromelain debridement is not associated with increases or decreases in laboratory markers of coagulation when compared with surgical debridement.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Tetracycline Antibiotics

Theoretically, bromelain might increase levels of tetracycline antibiotics.
Laboratory research suggests that bromelain might increase the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics. However, a study in healthy adults reported no difference in tetracycline plasma levels when a 500 mg dose was taken with or without bromelain 80 mg.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B

Rutin1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking rutin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that rutin has hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Protease Blend1 drug type · 2 drugs

Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, papain might increase the effects and side effects of warfarin.
In one case report, a patient previously stable on warfarin was found to have an international normalization ratio (INR) of 7.4, which was attributed to ingestion of a supplement containing papain from papaya extract.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Recovery Support, from the product label.

Theramedix BioSET

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Name
Theramedix BioSET
Street Address
1728 Corporate Drive
City
Boynton Beach
State
FL
ZipCode
33426
Phone Number
877-246-7381
Web Address
www.bioset.net
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Recovery Support by Theramedix BioSET: Common Questions

Does Recovery Support by Theramedix BioSET interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Recovery Support has a known interaction with 227 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Recovery Support contains 5 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 if I'm on warfarin?
No — not without talking to your doctor first. Papain in this product may increase warfarin's effects and raise your bleeding risk; a case report documents one patient whose blood-clotting levels became dangerously elevated after taking a papain supplement. Your doctor needs to know before you start.
What are the most common side effects?
Digestive upset is most likely — diarrhea, gas, flatulence, and stomach discomfort. Bromelain and rutin may also cause headache. Some people sensitive to papain may have allergic reactions like itchy eyes, runny nose, or sneezing.
Is it safe during pregnancy?
Not reliably. Bromelain lacks adequate safety data, so it's best avoided. Papain is possibly unsafe in pregnancy, especially concentrated forms. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant or trying to conceive.
Can I take this with my diabetes medication?
Check with your doctor first. Rutin may lower blood sugar, so combining it with diabetes drugs might increase your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Your doctor can advise whether it's safe for you or if your medication needs monitoring.
What does bromelain do?
Bromelain is an enzyme from pineapple used in supplements for recovery and digestion support. However, the evidence showing it actually works for these purposes is insufficient.
How long can I safely take this?
Short-term use is generally well tolerated, but long-term safety data are limited for both bromelain and papain. If you're considering long-term use, discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist.

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The 32 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.

Bromelain 19 references
  1. Nettis E, Napoli G, Ferrannini A, Tursi A. IgE-mediated allergy to bromelain. Allergy 2001;56:257-8. PubMed
  2. Taussig SJ, Batkin S. Bromelain, the enzyme complex of pineapple (Ananas comosus) and its clinical application. An update. J Ethnopharmacol 1988;22:191-203.. PubMed
  3. Bradbrook ID, Morrison PJ, Rogers HJ. The effect of bromelain on the absorption of orally administered tetracycline. Br J Clin Pharmacol 1978;6:552-4. PubMed
  4. Bush TM, Rayburn KS, Holloway SW, et al. Adverse interactions between herbal and dietary substances and prescription medications: a clinical survey. Altern Ther Health Med 2007;13:30-5.
  5. Brien S, Lewith G, Walker AF, et al. Bromelain as an adjunctive treatment for moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized placebo-controlled pilot study. QJM 2006;99:841-50. PubMed
  6. Mori S, Ojima Y, Hirose T, et al. The clinical effect of proteolytic enzyme containing bromelain and trypsin on urinary tract infection evaluated by double blind method. Acta Obstet Gynaecol Jpn 1972;19:147-53.
  7. Glaser D, Hilberg T. The influence of bromelain on platelet count and platelet activity in vitro. Platelets 2006;17:37-41. PubMed
  8. Heinicke R M, van der Wal L, Yokoyama M. Effect of bromelain (Ananase) on human platelet aggregation. Experientia 1972;28:844-5. PubMed
  9. Gailhofer, G., Wilders-Truschnig, M., Smolle, J., and Ludvan, M. Asthma caused by bromelain: an occupational allergy. Clin Allergy 1988;18(5):445-450. PubMed
  10. Mattei, O., Fabri, G., and Farina, G. [Occupational health experience regarding four cases of asthma due to bromelain (author's transl)]. Medicina del Lavoro 1979;70(5):404-409.
  11. Galleguillos, F. and Rodriguez, J. C. Asthma caused by bromelin inhalation. Clin Allergy 1978;8(1):21-24. PubMed
  12. Perez-Camo I, Quirce S, Duran MA, and et al. Latex allergy: evidence of cross-reactivity with papain and bromelain [abstract]. Allergy 1996;51(suppl 31):48.
  13. Martin GJ, Ehrenreich J, and Asbell N. Bromelain: pineapple proteases with anti-edema activity. Exp Med Surg 1962;20:227-247.
  14. Kasemsuk T, Saengpetch N, Sibmooh N, Unchern S. Improved WOMAC score following 16-week treatment with bromelain for knee osteoarthritis. Clin Rheumatol. 2016 Oct;35(10):2531-40. PubMed
  15. Kutlu Ö, DemirbaS A, Elmas ÖF, Güvenç U, Metin A. Fixed drug eruption: a new side effect of bromelain. Contact Dermatitis 2020. Online ahead of print. PubMed
  16. Shoham Y, Shapira E, Haik J, et al. Bromelain-based enzymatic debridement of chronic wounds: Results of a multicentre randomized controlled trial. Wound Repair Regen 2021;29(6):899-907. PubMed
  17. Pfister P, Garcia Wendel PD, Kim BS, et al. Coagulation side effects of enzymatic debridement in burned patients. Burns 2022. PubMed
  18. Hasham S, Riyat H, Fletcher A, O'Boyle CP, Alexander S. To bleed or not to bleed? Case series and discussion of haemorrhage risk with enzymatic debridement in burn injuries. Scars Burn Heal 2023;9:20595131231168333. PubMed
  19. Leelakanok N, Petchsomrit A, Janurai T, Saechan C, Sunsandee N. Efficacy and safety of bromelain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr Health 2023. PubMed

See these in context on the Bromelain monograph →

Rutin 2 references
  1. Mehta DK (Ex Ed). British National Formulary, Number 37. British Medical Association and Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain: London, England, March 1999.
  2. Sun C, Wang L, Sun J, Wang Z, Tang Z. Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of rutin on hyperglycemic rats. J Tradit Chin Med. 2020;40(4):640-645.

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Papain 11 references
  1. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  2. Shaw D, Leon C, Kolev S, Murray V. Traditional remedies and food supplements: a 5-year toxicological study (1991-1995). Drug Saf 1997;17:342-56.
  3. Shuttleworth D, Hill S, Marks R, Connelly DM. Relief of experimentally induced pruritus with a novel eutectic mixture of local anaesthetic agents. Br J Dermatol 1988;119:535-40.
  4. Mansfield LE, Ting S, Haverly RW, Yoo TJ. The incidence and clinical implications of hypersensitivity to papain in an allergic population, confirmed by blinded oral challenge. Ann Allergy 1985;55:541-3.
  5. Martin, T., Uhder, K., Kurek, R., Roeddiger, S., Schneider, L., Vogt, H. G., Heyd, R., and Zamboglou, N. Does prophylactic treatment with proteolytic enzymes reduce acute toxicity of adjuvant pelvic irradiation? Results of a double-blind randomized trial PubMed
  6. Walker-Renard, P. Update on the medicinal management of phytobezoars. Am J Gastroenterol. 1993;88(10):1663-1666.
  7. Tymoszuk D, Wiszniewska M, Walusiak-Skorupa J. Papain-induced occupational rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma - A case report. Med Pr 2016;67(1):109-12. PubMed
  8. Soto-Mera MT, López-Rico MR, Filgueira JF, et al. Occupational allergy to papain. Allergy 2000;55(10):983-4. PubMed
  9. Tarlo SM, Shaikh W, Bell B, et al. Papain-induced allergic reactions. Clin Allergy 1978;8(3):207-15. PubMed
  10. Baur X, König G, Bencze K, Fruhmann G. Clinical symptoms and results of skin test, RAST and bronchial provocation test in thirty-three papain workers: Evidence for strong immunogenic potency and clinically relevant proteolytic e?ects of airborne papain. C
  11. Novey HS, Keenan WJ, Fairshter RD, Wells ID, Wilson AF, Culver BD. Pulmonary disease in workers exposed to papain: clinico-physiological and immunological studies. Clin Allergy 1980;10(6):721-31. PubMed

See these in context on the Papain monograph →

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