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Dietary supplement

T5 To T9 HCl Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Chiro-Zyme

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

T5 To T9 HCl is a dietary supplement by Chiro-Zyme with 12 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high blood pressure, exercise and athletic performance, heart and circulation support.Based on those ingredients, 883 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Beet, Betaine HCl. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of T5 To T9 HCl by Chiro-Zyme

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 3 of its 12 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Plant Enzyme Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (278 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Chiro-Zyme T5 To T9 HCl contains 12 active ingredients, most of them digestive enzymes designed to break down different food components. You'll find protease and pepsin (which break down proteins), lipase (which breaks down fats), and amylase plus glucoamylase and diastase (which break down carbohydrates).

The blend also includes cellulase, invertase, hemicellulase, and alpha-galactosidase for additional carbohydrate digestion. Betaine HCl boosts stomach acid, and beet is included for its nutrient profile.

The inactive ingredients are a vegetable capsule (the container itself) and phytase.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: pH balancing system.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence for what this product does varies by ingredient. Beet shows possibly effective support for athletic performance and exercise-induced muscle soreness, but the data for other uses — like managing high cholesterol, cognitive function, or COPD — is either insufficient or suggests it may not help.

For the enzyme ingredients, we don't have effectiveness ratings on file. Betaine HCl, which is meant to support digestion, also lacks established evidence in the data we hold.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Beet Betaine Hydrochloride 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 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.

Beet is widely eaten as food and generally well tolerated, but concentrated supplements like this one haven't been studied enough for us to make firm safety claims. The most common side effect from beet is red or dark-colored stools, which is harmless — though one case report noted black stools in an older patient taking blood thinners alongside beet pills.

In rare cases, very large amounts of beet might lower calcium levels or damage kidneys. Betaine HCl can irritate the stomach and may trigger heartburn; it's not safe for people with ulcers or gastritis.

The digestive enzymes (protease and pepsin) are generally well tolerated but may occasionally cause digestive upset or allergic reactions in sensitive people. We don't have enough safety data on lipase in pregnancy or breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor before using this product if you're pregnant or nursing.

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

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?
  • 2 of the 4 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Beet, Betaine Hydrochloride.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 884 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 Chiro-Zyme, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take CYP3A4 substrates (a large group of medications your liver processes — ask your pharmacist if yours are affected, since there are many). Also flag acid-reducing drugs: H2-blockers like famotidine, antacids, or proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole, because betaine HCl may reduce their effectiveness.

Additionally, mention if you take CYP1A2 substrates. No interactions are documented for the other enzyme ingredients we could check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a digestive enzyme blend that may help break down food, plus nutrients like beet that show some promise for exercise recovery. If you take any prescription medications — especially those processed by the liver, or medications to reduce stomach acid — check your exact drugs with our tool before starting.

Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should talk with their doctor or pharmacist first, since safety data is limited for several ingredients.

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

Assessment coverage: 5 of 12 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 25, 2018.

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 T5 To T9 HCl, straight from the product label.

Brand Chiro-Zyme
Barcode (UPC) 697706002515
Net contents 180 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2018
DSLD ID 176454
Product type Other Combinations
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 T5 To T9 HCl by Chiro-Zyme, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
697706002515
IngredientAmount% DV
Beet100 mg--
Amylase0 NP--
Protease0 NP--
Lipase0 NP--
Cellulase0 NP--
Invertase0 NP--
Betaine HCl180 mg--
Glucoamylase0 NP--
Alpha-Galactosidase0 NP--
Hemicellulase0 NP--
Diastase0 NP--
Proprietary Plant Enzyme Blend278 mg--
Pepsin50 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsule, Phytase

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

pHBS ph balancing system

EFI Enzyme Formulations, Inc.

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.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children

Note: Consult your physician before using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Do not use if inner or outer seal is broken, torn, or missing.

Storage

To ensure freshness and potency, keep bottle tightly closed and store in a cool, dry place.

General

H-63996-5

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Take 2 capsules, 3 times daily with meals or as directed.

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T5 To T9 HCl by Chiro-Zyme label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in T5 To T9 HCl by Chiro-Zyme

These are the 12 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 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.

Beet

Interacts with
861 drugs
100 mg per serving

Beet, especially beetroot juice, is a nitrate-rich food that may modestly lower blood pressure and slightly improve exercise performance in some peopl...

Beet monograph & interactions

Betaine HCl

Interacts with
36 drugs
180 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

Proprietary Plant Enzyme Blend

278 mg per serving
  • › Amylase
  • › Protease
  • › Lipase
  • › Cellulase
  • › Invertase
  • › Glucoamylase
  • › Alpha-Galactosidase
  • › Hemicellulase
  • › Diastase

Pepsin

No known
interactions
50 mg per serving Form: Porcine

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

Pepsin monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

T5 To T9 HCl by Chiro-Zyme Drug Interactions

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883Drugs
643 Moderate 240 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Beet 861

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in T5 To T9 HCl 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.

Beet3 drug types · 861 drugs

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, beet might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that betanin, the major pigment in beet, competitively inhibits CYP3A4 in a dose-dependent manner similarly to strong CYP3A4 inhibitor ketoconazole.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Beet and beetroot contain nitrates, which can cause vasodilation, potentially leading to lower blood pressure. However, a study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition using concentrated beetroot juice found no significant impact on blood pressure or heart rate in different age groups. Other small clinical studies suggest that while beet consumption might transiently lower blood pressure due to vessel dilation, there's no consistent evidence of a lasting effect. Overall, the theoretical risk of reduced blood pressure due to beet's nitrate content exists, but studies generally indicate a low and temporary impact rather than a sustained decrease.

Likelihood Possible Evidence A
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, beet might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that beet induces CYP1A2 enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for T5 To T9 HCl, from the product label.

Chiro-Zyme

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Name
Enzyme Formulations, Inc.
City
Madison
State
Wisconsin
ZipCode
53719
Phone Number
1-800-614-4400
Web Address
www.enzymeformulations.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

T5 To T9 HCl by Chiro-Zyme: Common Questions

Does T5 To T9 HCl by Chiro-Zyme interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, T5 To T9 HCl has a known interaction with 883 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
T5 To T9 HCl contains 12 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.
What are all these enzymes supposed to do?
They're meant to break down different parts of your food — proteins, fats, and carbohydrates — to help your digestive system. The betaine HCl also raises stomach acid to aid that process. This is a digestive-support product, not a treatment for any specific condition.
Is this safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have enough safety data on the enzymes or betaine HCl during pregnancy or breastfeeding to say it's okay. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you in these situations — they can weigh the pros and cons for your individual case.
Will beet stain my stools red?
Very likely, yes. Red or even dark stools are the most common side effect of beet supplements and are completely harmless — it's just the beet's natural pigment passing through. It should go away once you stop taking it.
I take omeprazole for acid reflux. Can I use this product?
Betaine HCl in this product actually increases stomach acid, which works against what your omeprazole does. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this — they can tell you whether it makes sense for your situation or if you should skip it.
Does beet actually help with exercise soreness?
The data says beet is possibly effective for exercise-induced muscle soreness, meaning there's some evidence but it's not definitive yet. If you're thinking of taking this mainly for that reason, it may help, but results aren't guaranteed.

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Sources & How We Checked

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The 20 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.

Beet 14 references
  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  2. Clifford T, Berntzen B, Davison GW, et al. Effects of beetroot juice on recovery of muscle function and performance between bouts of repeated sprint exercise. Nutrients 2016;8. pii: E506. PubMed
  3. Siervo M, Lara J, Ogbonmwan I, Mathers JC. Inorganic nitrate and beetroot juice supplementation reduces blood pressure in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Nutr 2013;143:818-26. PubMed
  4. Clifford T, Howatson G, West DJ, Stevenson EJ. Beetroot juice is more beneficial than sodium nitrate for attenuating muscle pain after strenuous eccentric-bias exercise. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2017;42(11):1185-1191. PubMed
  5. Clifford T, Bell O, West DJ, Howatson G, Stevenson EJ. The effects of beetroot juice supplementation on indices of muscle damage following eccentric exercise. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2016;116(2):353-62. PubMed
  6. Wylie LJ, Kelly J, Bailey SJ, et al. Beetroot juice and exercise: pharmacodynamic and dose-response relationships. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2013;115(3):325-36. PubMed
  7. Garnacho-Castaño MV, Palau-Salvà G, Cuenca E, et al. Effects of a single dose of beetroot juice on cycling time trial performance at ventilatory thresholds intensity in male triathletes. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2018;15(1):49. PubMed
  8. Rasica L, Porcelli S, Marzorati M, et al. Ergogenic effects of beetroot juice supplementation during severe-intensity exercise in obese adolescents. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2018;315(3):R453-R460. PubMed
  9. Henrohn D, Björkstrand K, Lundberg JO, et al. Effects of oral supplementation with nitrate-rich beetroot juice in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension-results from BEET-PAH, an exploratory randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crosso
  10. Serra-Payá N, Garnacho-Castaño MV, Sánchez-Nuño S, et al. The relationship between resistance exercise performance and ventilatory efficiency after beetroot juice intake in well-trained athletes. Nutrients 2021;13(4):1094. PubMed
  11. Haron MH, Dale O, Martin K, et al. Evaluation of the Herb-Drug Interaction Potential of Commonly Used Botanicals on the US Market with Regard to PXR- and AhR-Mediated Influences on CYP3A4 and CYP1A2. J Diet Suppl 2022. PubMed
  12. Hemmatinafar M, Zaremoayedi L, Koushkie Jahromi M, et al. Effect of Beetroot Juice Supplementation on Muscle Soreness and Performance Recovery after Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Female Volleyball Players. Nutrients 2023;15(17):3763. PubMed
  13. Lim SH, Bae S, Lee HS, Han HK, Choi CI. Effect of Betanin, the Major Pigment of Red Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.), on the Activity of Recombinant Human Cytochrome P450 Enzymes. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023;16(9):1224. PubMed
  14. Oscherwitz M, Tamayo RM, Heudebert A, Centor R. A Case of Pseudo-Hematochezia from Beet Supplement Ingestion. Am J Med 2023;136(9):e177-e178. PubMed

See these in context on the Beet 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 →

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 →

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