No known drug interactions for the matched ingredients — not a guarantee none exist. Based on 2 of 3 ingredients. Check your meds →
Dietary supplement

Vegan Pancreatic Enzymes Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vital Nutrients

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

Vegan Pancreatic Enzymes is a dietary supplement by Vital Nutrients 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 Vegan Pancreatic Enzymes by Vital Nutrients

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.
  • “Enzyme Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (205 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Vegan Pancreatic Enzymes contains 3 active ingredients: Amylase, Lipase, and Protease 4.5. These are digestive enzymes — proteins your body naturally makes to break down food in your gut.

Amylase breaks down carbs, Lipase tackles fats, and Protease works on proteins. The product also contains inactive ingredients (Protease 1000, Hypromellose, and Water) that serve as binders and capsule material.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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
Not assessable

The label doesn't state a purpose we can grade — see each ingredient's own graded uses on its monograph instead.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for these ingredients is incomplete. Lipase has been studied for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and dyspepsia (indigestion), but the data we hold rates it as insufficient to say whether it works for those purposes.

Protease 4.5 has no effectiveness ratings in our data. If you're taking this to address a specific digestive condition, talk with your pharmacist about what the current evidence supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lipase 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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lipase is generally well tolerated as a supplement, though people with serious digestive conditions should use it only under a doctor's care. Protease is also generally well tolerated for most adults but may cause digestive upset or allergic reactions in some people.

For pregnancy, the safety data on supplemental lipase is limited — use only if your doctor advises it. The same goes for breastfeeding; check with your healthcare provider first.

Protease should be avoided in pregnancy unless prescribed, and isn't recommended while breastfeeding without medical advice.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lipase 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 2 matched ingredients has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Still, run your medications through the search tool on this page to be sure.

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.

This product is designed to help with digestion if your pancreas isn't making enough enzymes on its own. If you have a serious digestive condition or are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Even though no interactions are documented for the ingredients we checked, always mention supplements to your pharmacy when you pick up prescriptions.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 20, 2024.

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 Vegan Pancreatic Enzymes, straight from the product label.

Brand Vital Nutrients
Barcode (UPC) 693465491119
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 20, 2024
DSLD ID 305182
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Vegan Pancreatic Enzymes by Vital Nutrients, 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
90
UPC/BARCODE
693465491119
IngredientAmount% DV
Amylase0 NP--
Lipase0 NP--
Enzyme Blend205 mg--
Protease 4.50 NP--

Other ingredients: Protease 1000, Hypromellose, Water

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.
Storage

Store sealed in a cool dry place

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children

Use only if safety seal is intact

Warning If pregnant, consult your physician before taking.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommendations Take 1 capsule with a meal, or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Formulation

Excludes milk/dairy (casein, whey), egg protein, peanut, sugar, coatings, binders, non-GMO

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.

General Statements

For more information about quality standards of our products, visit www.vitalnutrients.net.

Formula

Enzyme formula for digestive support

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

See for yourself

Vegan Pancreatic Enzymes by Vital Nutrients label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Vegan Pancreatic Enzymes by Vital Nutrients

These are the 3 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.

Enzyme Blend

205 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Protease 1000, Hypromellose, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Vegan Pancreatic Enzymes by Vital Nutrients Drug Interactions

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

Vital Nutrients

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Name
Vital Nutrients
Street Address
45 Kenneth Dooley Dr
City
Middletown
State
CT
ZipCode
06457
Web Address
vitalnutrients.net
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Vegan Pancreatic Enzymes by Vital Nutrients: Common Questions

Does Vegan Pancreatic Enzymes by Vital Nutrients interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Vegan Pancreatic Enzymes. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Vegan Pancreatic Enzymes 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.
Is this safe to take while I'm pregnant?
Lipase has little safety data in pregnancy, so use only if your doctor advises it. Protease should be avoided in pregnancy unless prescribed. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your individual situation before you start.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Safety while breastfeeding hasn't been well studied for either lipase or protease. Check with your healthcare provider first before taking this supplement.
What are these enzymes supposed to do?
They break down food — Amylase handles carbs, Lipase handles fats, and Protease handles proteins. This product is meant to help if your pancreas isn't making enough of these enzymes naturally.
Can this cause side effects?
Lipase has not reported adverse effects in adults, though a full safety review hasn't been done. Protease is generally well tolerated but may cause digestive upset or allergic reactions in some people. If you experience stomach pain, bloating, or signs of an allergic reaction, stop and talk to your pharmacist.
Does this work for IBS or Crohn's disease?
Lipase has been studied for inflammatory bowel disease, but the evidence we hold isn't strong enough to say whether it actually works. Talk with your doctor about whether this is right for your condition.

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Sources & How We Checked

Vegan Pancreatic Enzymes'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 4 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 →

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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