Vegan True Essential Enzymes 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Source Naturals
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Vegan True Essential Enzymes 500 mg 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 True Essential Enzymes 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Source Naturals with 4 active ingredients.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 True Essential Enzymes 500 mg by Source Naturals
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
This product contains six active enzymes designed to help break down different parts of your food. Protease and acid protease break down protein; lipase handles fats; alpha-amylase breaks down carbohydrates; cellulase and hemicellulase work on fiber.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — tapioca dextrin, hypromellose (a plant-based capsule material), vegetable stearate, and silicon dioxide — which help hold the formula together.
Does it work?
No specific claim
The data we hold shows insufficient evidence to rate how well lipase works for inflammatory bowel disease, indigestion (dyspepsia), or other digestive conditions. We don't have effectiveness ratings on file for protease, acid protease, cellulase, hemicellulase, or alpha-amylase.
So while these enzymes are commonly used to support digestion, the clinical evidence for them isn't established in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Protease and acid protease are generally well tolerated but may cause digestive upset or allergic reactions in some people; in rare cases, occupational airborne exposure to proteolytic enzymes has triggered allergic rhinitis or asthma. Lipase is also generally well tolerated, though people with serious digestive conditions should use it only under medical guidance.
No adverse effects have been reported in adults using supplemental lipase, but a thorough safety evaluation hasn't been done. During pregnancy, the safety data advises against protease and acid protease unless prescribed by your doctor.
For lipase and the other enzymes, there isn't enough data to know either way — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check. That said, we don't have interaction data for cellulase, hemicellulase, or alpha-amylase, so check your exact medications with the tool on this page to be thorough.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure marketed for general wellness rather than one specific gradeable purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
If you're looking for enzyme support for everyday digestion and have no serious digestive conditions, this product is generally well tolerated. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a chronic digestive disorder, check with your pharmacist or doctor first.
And as always, run your medications through the checker below before you start.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 21, 2017.
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 True Essential Enzymes 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Source Naturals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 021078027201 |
| Net contents | 180 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 21, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 78811 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Vegan True Essential Enzymes 500 mg by Source Naturals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Lipase | 0 NP | -- |
| Cellulase | 0 NP | -- |
| Acid Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Hemicellulase | 0 NP | -- |
| Alpha-Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Essential Enzymes Blend | 500 mg | -- |
| To Break Down Protein | 0 NP | -- |
| To Break Down Fats | 0 NP | -- |
| To Break Down Carbohydrates | 0 NP | -- |
| To Break Down Fiber | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Tapioca Dextrin, Hypromellose, Vegetable Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
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Formulation
Non-GMO
Both the enzymes and the final product were produced without any genetically modified materials.
Vegan True Essential Enzymes does not contain any animal products or animal-derived ingredients.
General Statements
Digestive aid
FCC Enzyme Measurement Units: HUT (Hemoglobin Units on a Tyrosine Base), SAP (Spectrophotometric Acid Protease Units), FIP (Federation Internationale Pharmaceutique), DU (Dextrinizing Units), CU (Cellulase Units), and HCU (Hemicellulase Units).
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Non GMO Validated
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: 1 capsule with water at the beginning of each meal (or open capsule and sprinkle over food.) If the meal is very large or unusually high in fat or protein, a second capsule can be taken. Do not sprinkle on hot food.
Precautions
Do not sprinkle on hot food.
Note: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Vegan True Essential Enzymes provides a 500 mg broad spectrum blend of digestive enzymes to help break down different food types in a wide pH range.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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.
General
SN2720 REV E162
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Vegan True Essential Enzymes 500 mg by Source Naturals 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 True Essential Enzymes 500 mg by Source Naturals
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.
Essential Enzymes Blend
- › To Break Down Protein
- › To Break Down Fats
- › To Break Down Carbohydrates
- › To Break Down Fiber
Other (inactive) ingredients: Tapioca Dextrin, Hypromellose, Vegetable Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Vegan True Essential Enzymes 500 mg by Source Naturals Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Vegan True Essential Enzymes 500 mg. 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 True Essential Enzymes 500 mg, from the product label.
Source Naturals
- Name
- Source Naturals, Inc.
- Street Address
- P. O. Box 2118
- City
- Santa Cruz
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 95062
- Web Address
- www.sourcenaturals.com
Vegan True Essential Enzymes 500 mg by Source Naturals: Common Questions
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Sources & How We Checked
Vegan True Essential Enzymes 500 mg'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.
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 →
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
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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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