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Dietary supplement

TriEnza Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Houston Enzymes

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

TriEnza is a dietary supplement by Houston Enzymes with 11 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 TriEnza by Houston Enzymes

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 11 active ingredients.
  • “Enzyme Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (550 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “Peptidase” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.
  • “Amylase” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

TriEnza contains 11 active ingredients—a blend of digestive enzymes designed to help break down different components of food. The main ones are protease (breaks down protein), lipase (breaks down fat), and lactase (breaks down milk sugar).

The product also includes cellulase, invertase, glucoamylase, xylanase, beta-glucanase, diastase, dipeptidyl peptidase-IV, and an additional protease 6. The capsule itself is made of hypromellose with microcrystalline cellulose and medium-chain triglyceride powder as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
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
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: digestive support for food intolerances.
  • We looked for evidence on: Lactose intolerance, Dyspepsia, Gluten intolerance, Casein intolerance, Soy intolerance.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lactase is rated "Effective" for Lactose intolerance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lipase is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dyspepsia.

The evidence for most ingredients in TriEnza isn't established in the data we hold. Lactase is the exception—it is effective for lactose intolerance, helping your body digest milk sugar.

For the other enzymes, the evidence is either insufficient (protease, lipase for inflammatory bowel disease and indigestion) or not on file for us to review (cellulase, invertase, glucoamylase, xylanase, beta-glucanase, diastase, and dipeptidyl peptidase-IV). Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about whether this product is right for your digestive concerns.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) Lipase Lactase

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.

TriEnza is generally well tolerated by most adults, though protease and lipase may cause mild digestive upset or allergic reactions in some people. Lactase is generally well tolerated when used as directed.

Rarely, people have had allergic reactions to proteolytic enzymes after airborne or topical exposure—and in case reports, occupational exposure to the enzyme pepsin has caused allergic nasal symptoms or asthma. If you have a serious digestive condition, use only under medical guidance.

For pregnancy, the safety data is limited. Protease should be avoided during pregnancy unless prescribed by your doctor.

Lipase has little safety data in pregnancy, so use only on medical advice. Lactase is likely safe during pregnancy.

For breastfeeding, protease and lipase are not recommended without medical advice due to limited data, whereas lactase acts only in the gut—still check with your doctor or pharmacist first. Safety data for the other ingredients during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not on file.

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

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 3 matched ingredients has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Before you start, use the medication search tool on this page to verify your exact drugs against TriEnza's ingredients.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

TriEnza is a multi-enzyme digestive supplement with no documented drug interactions in our data. It's a reasonable option if you're looking for general digestive support, especially if you have lactose intolerance—that's where the evidence is strongest.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a serious digestive condition, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.

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

Assessment coverage: 4 of 11 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about TriEnza, straight from the product label.

Brand Houston Enzymes
Barcode (UPC) 898631000458
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2023
DSLD ID 295282
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 TriEnza by Houston Enzymes, 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
30
UPC/BARCODE
898631000458
IngredientAmount% DV
Protease0 NP--
Lipase0 NP--
Lactase0 NP--
Cellulase0 NP--
Invertase0 NP--
Glucoamylase0 NP--
Xylanase0 NP--
Beta-Glucanase0 NP--
Diastase0 NP--
Enzyme Blend550 mg--
Protease 60 NP--
Peptidase0 NP--
Dipeptidyl Peptidase-IV0 NP--
Amylase0 NP--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Water, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Medium Chain Triglyceride, Powder

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Label statements
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.
Formulation

Food intolerances and diet can result in digestive discomfort. TriEnza supports the digestion of food proteins (including gluten, casein and soy), carbohydrates, sugars (including lactose), fats, polyphenols and fiber.

Supports digestion of gluten, casein, proteins, carbohydrates, lactose, polyphenols and fats Reduces occasional gas and bloating

All vegetarian

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Two (2) capsules at the beginning of each meal. Capsules may be opened and contents mixed with food or beverage. Use care not to inhale enzyme powder. TriEnza may be taken with other Houston Enzyme products.

General Statements

Trienza was developed by Dr. Devin Houston, PhD Enzyme biochemist

The authority on enzymes Dr. Houston's biochemist formulated enzymes

Precautions

Do not use if tamper-proof seal is broken.

To report an adverse event, contact distributor: 866-757-8627 www.houston-enzymes.com

Storage

Keep container closed and store at room temperature or in freezer, but do not place in refrigerator due to humid conditions.

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.

Formula

Enzyme for digestive intolerances

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

See for yourself

TriEnza by Houston Enzymes label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in TriEnza by Houston Enzymes

These are the 11 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 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.

Enzyme Blend

550 mg per serving
  • Protease
  • Lipase
  • Lactase
  • › Cellulase
  • › Invertase
  • › Glucoamylase
  • › Xylanase
  • › Beta-Glucanase
  • Protease 6
  • › Peptidase
  • › Amylase

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Water, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Medium Chain Triglyceride, Powder. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

TriEnza by Houston Enzymes Drug Interactions

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

Houston Enzymes

See all Houston Enzymes products
Name
Houston Nutraceuticals, Inc. (HNI)
Street Address
116 N. Broadway St.
City
Siloam Springs
State
AR
ZipCode
72761
Phone Number
866-757-8627
Web Address
www.houston-enzymes.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

TriEnza by Houston Enzymes: Common Questions

Does TriEnza by Houston Enzymes interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in TriEnza. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
TriEnza contains 11 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 does TriEnza do?
It's a digestive enzyme supplement designed to help your body break down food. The enzymes target protein, fat, carbohydrates, and milk sugar. Lactase specifically is effective for lactose intolerance. For the other enzymes, the evidence of benefit isn't well established in our data.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
It depends on which enzyme you're asking about. Lactase is likely safe in pregnancy. Protease should be avoided during pregnancy unless your doctor prescribes it. Lipase has little safety data, so use only on medical advice. All three need caution during breastfeeding—check with your doctor or pharmacist first. Safety data for the other ingredients isn't on file.
What are the side effects?
Most people tolerate TriEnza well. Some may experience mild digestive upset. Rarely, allergic reactions have been reported, especially in people exposed to proteolytic enzymes in occupational or detergent-related settings. If you develop allergic symptoms like nasal congestion, itching, or trouble breathing, stop and call your doctor.
Is this safe for people with serious digestive conditions?
Only under medical guidance. If you have inflammatory bowel disease, severe IBS, or another serious digestive disorder, talk to your doctor before starting TriEnza.
Does TriEnza interact with my medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, several ingredients haven't been reviewed. Run your exact medications through the search tool on this page to be sure.

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Sources & How We Checked

TriEnza'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 5 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 →

Lactase 1 reference
  1. Laukkanen A, Ruoppi P, Remes S, Koistinen T, Mäkinen-Kiljunen S. Lactase-induced occupational protein contact dermatitis and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. Contact Dermatitis. 2007;57(2):89-93. PubMed

See these in context on the Lactase monograph →

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