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Dietary supplement

Ultra Dairy Support Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Viva Vitamins

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

Ultra Dairy Support is a dietary supplement by Viva Vitamins with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive support, bloating and gas, fat digestion.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 Ultra Dairy Support by Viva Vitamins

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 3 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Dairy Enzyme Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (220 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Ultra Dairy Support has 3 active ingredients: lipase, lactase, and proteases. These are enzymes designed to break down different parts of food — lipase handles fats, lactase breaks down lactose (the sugar in dairy), and proteases work on proteins.

The product also contains a proprietary dairy enzyme blend, which brings together these same enzyme types. The capsule itself is made from vegetable material, with cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica 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: break down dairy food components for digestion.
  • We looked for evidence on: Lactose intolerance, dairy sensitivity, milk digestion, dairy-related bloating.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lactase is rated "Effective" for Lactose intolerance (Natural Medicines).

Lactase is effective for lactose intolerance — if you have trouble digesting dairy because you don't make enough of your own lactase enzyme, this ingredient can help. For lipase and proteases, though, the evidence we hold doesn't establish that they work for their intended uses in supplement form.

The data doesn't rate them as effective or ineffective — it just says we don't have reliable evidence yet.

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

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.

Overall, these enzymes are generally well tolerated by adults when used as directed. Lactase is rated likely safe in pregnancy; lipase and proteases have less data.

Allergic reactions are rare but have been reported — a few cases of contact dermatitis and allergic rhinitis linked to workplace exposure to these enzymes exist in the literature. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety picture varies by ingredient: lipase and proteases lack enough data to know either way, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before use.

Lactase in pregnancy is rated likely safe, though your provider may still want to weigh it for your situation.

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

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 lipase, lactase, or proteases. However, this doesn't guarantee none exist — it means the monographs we hold don't show drug interactions for these ingredients.

If you take medications and want to be certain, check your specific drugs with the search tool on this page or ask your pharmacist.

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.

This product is a good fit if you struggle with dairy digestion, especially lactose intolerance, since lactase is effective for that. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a serious digestive condition like inflammatory bowel disease, check with your doctor or pharmacist first — the safety profile varies by ingredient and by your individual health.

No interactions are documented with medications we've checked, but as always, run your exact drugs past your healthcare provider before starting something new.

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

Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 25, 2011.

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 Ultra Dairy Support, straight from the product label.

Brand Viva Vitamins
Barcode (UPC) 812720016434
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsules
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 25, 2011
DSLD ID 2688
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 Ultra Dairy Support by Viva Vitamins, 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 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
812720016434
IngredientAmount% DV
Lipase0 NP--
Lactase0 NP--
Proteases0 NP--
Proprietary Dairy Enzyme Blend220 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsule, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

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.
FDA Statement of Identity

dietary supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) vegetarian capsule immediately for each serving of a dairy-containing food (please refer to the chart below for equivalent servings of various dairy foods).

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing.

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.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place and away from direct light.

General Statements

GMP Compliant Manufacturing

Lactose, proteins and fats are contributors to dairy food intolerances. Ultra Dairy Digest contains the important enzymes needed to completely break down all three categories of nutrients.

MADE IN THE USA

Promotes digestion of lactose, milk proteins & fats*

proprietary enzyme blend

SPECIALTY FORMULAS

Ultra Dairy Digest helps the body digest:* * 8 oz of whole milk * 4 oz of cheese * 4 oz of ice cream * 8 oz of low-fat yogurt * 4 oz of cottage cheese * 2 TBSP of butter

Brand IP Statement(s)

Viva Vitamins(TM) fully guarantees the potency of this product through:

Formulation

Contains No: Gluten, sugar, salt, starch, yeast, corn, wheat, soy lactose, citrus, milk, egg, fish products, artificial coloring, flavoring, or preservatives added.

See for yourself

Ultra Dairy Support by Viva Vitamins label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Ultra Dairy Support by Viva Vitamins

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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.

Proprietary Dairy Enzyme Blend

220 mg per serving

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

Interaction report

Ultra Dairy Support by Viva Vitamins Drug Interactions

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

Viva Vitamins

Web Address
www.vivavitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Ultra Dairy Support by Viva Vitamins: Common Questions

Does Ultra Dairy Support by Viva Vitamins interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Ultra Dairy Support. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Ultra Dairy Support contains 3 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 help me if I'm lactose intolerant?
Yes — lactase, one of the active ingredients here, is effective for lactose intolerance. It breaks down lactose so you can digest dairy without the uncomfortable symptoms. The other enzymes support fat and protein digestion too.
Is it safe to take while I'm pregnant?
It depends on the ingredient. Lactase is rated likely safe in pregnancy, but lipase and proteases don't have enough safety data — we can't say either way. Talk with your doctor before you start; they know your health picture and can advise you personally.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Lactase acts only in your gut and has limited data but likely low risk. Lipase and proteases have even less safety information while breastfeeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist first — they can help you decide based on your situation.
What's in the capsule itself?
The capsule is made from vegetable material. Inside you'll also find cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica — these are inactive ingredients that help hold the capsule together and keep the powder flowing.
Are there any common side effects I should know about?
These enzymes are generally well tolerated. Allergic reactions are rare but have been reported — usually skin reactions or allergic symptoms in people exposed to powder forms at work. If you have a known allergy to any enzyme, avoid this product and mention it to your pharmacist.
Can I use this if I have inflammatory bowel disease or IBS?
Lipase is one of the ingredients here, and we don't have reliable evidence it works for inflammatory bowel disease. More importantly, if you have a serious digestive condition, use this only under medical guidance — talk with your doctor first to make sure it won't make things worse.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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Sources & How We Checked

Ultra Dairy Support'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.

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 →

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 →

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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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