Vegan Pancreatic Enzymes Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Vegan Pancreatic Enzymes against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
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
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.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
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.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
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.
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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
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 |
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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
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Lipase | 0 NP | -- |
| Enzyme Blend | 205 mg | -- |
| Protease 4.5 | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Protease 1000, Hypromellose, Water
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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
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Vegan Pancreatic Enzymes by Vital Nutrients label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)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
- › Amylase
- › Lipase
- › Protease 4.5
Other (inactive) ingredients: Protease 1000, Hypromellose, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Vegan Pancreatic Enzymes, from the product label.
Vital Nutrients
See all Vital Nutrients products- Name
- Vital Nutrients
- Street Address
- 45 Kenneth Dooley Dr
- City
- Middletown
- State
- CT
- ZipCode
- 06457
- Web Address
- vitalnutrients.net
Vegan Pancreatic Enzymes by Vital Nutrients: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Vegan Pancreatic Enzymes’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Lipase
Lipase is a digestive enzyme that helps your body break down dietary fats. It is well established as part of prescription pancreatic enzyme therapy for people who cannot make enough of their...
Read the full Lipase monograph → Herb & supplement monographProteolytic Enzymes (proteases)
Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), trypsin, chymotrypsin, and pancreatin. Peo...
Read the full Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) monograph →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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- 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
Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) 3 references
- 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
- Marquès LI, Lara S, Abós T, Bartolomé B. Occupational rhinitis due to pepsin. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2006;16(2):136-7. DOI
- 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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