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VeganZyme Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Global Healing

VeganZyme label
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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking VeganZyme 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

VeganZyme is a dietary supplement by Global Healing with 20 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive support for protein digestion, wound cleaning (debridement of dead tissue), sore throat and inflammation.Based on those ingredients, 308 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Nattokinase, Bromelain, Serrapeptase. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of VeganZyme by Global Healing

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.

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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 20 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (1,000 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

VeganZyme contains 20 active ingredients, all enzymes designed to help break down food. The proprietary blend includes amylase (breaks down carbohydrates), papain from papaya (breaks down protein), bromelain from pineapple (also breaks down protein), lipase (breaks down fats), and lactase (breaks down milk sugar).

It also contains several other specialized enzymes — cellulase, pectinase, invertase, glucoamylase, xylanase, maltase, catalase, beta-glucanase, phytase, hemicellulase, nattokinase, alpha-galactosidase, serrapeptase, glucose oxidase, and protease — each targeting different food components. The capsule also holds inactive ingredients: cellulose, gum acacia, rice, and ormus minerals.

These are fillers and binders that help hold the capsule together.

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: Support digestion, gut health, and inflammatory response.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dyspepsia, Lactose intolerance, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Exercise-induced muscle soreness, Postoperative pain, Postoperative swelling — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lactase is rated "Effective" for Lactose intolerance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Papain is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Exercise-induced muscle soreness, Wound healing.
  • Also on file: Lipase is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Dyspepsia.

The evidence on these enzymes is limited. Lactase — the ingredient that breaks down milk sugar — is effective for lactose intolerance.

For the other ingredients in this blend (papain, bromelain, lipase, nattokinase, serrapeptase, protease, and others), the effectiveness data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate them for their intended uses — meaning the research either doesn't exist, isn't solid enough, or is mixed. We have no effectiveness data on file for several of the enzymes in the blend.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Papain Bromelain Lipase Lactase Phytase Nattokinase Serrapeptase 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 8 of the 8 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 8 of 8.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 8 of 8.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Most of these enzymes are generally well tolerated at normal doses. Papain may irritate your digestive tract and can cause allergic reactions in sensitive people — symptoms include itchy watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.

Bromelain's most common side effects are diarrhea, flatulence, gas, and stomach upset; it can also trigger allergic reactions. Serrapeptase may cause stomach pain, nausea, or general digestive upset, though these side effects appear rare.

Nattokinase carries a rare risk of bleeding and has been linked to a case of brain hemorrhage. Protease can cause digestive upset or allergic reactions.

Lipase has no reported adverse effects in adults, though safety data are limited. We have no reliable pregnancy safety data for papain, bromelain, nattokinase, serrapeptase, phytase, or protease — the facts advise against them in pregnancy.

For lipase and lactase, limited data exist; talk with your doctor before regular use. Breastfeeding safety is not well studied for most of these ingredients; check with your healthcare provider first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Papain Bromelain Lipase Lactase Phytase Nattokinase Serrapeptase Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases)

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 4 of the 8 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Papain, Bromelain, Nattokinase, Serrapeptase.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 308 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check your medications against this product if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin, aspirin, or other anticoagulants) — papain, bromelain, nattokinase, and serrapeptase all raise bleeding risk at Moderate severity. If you take blood pressure medications, nattokinase may lower your pressure further.

Tetracycline antibiotics may have their absorption increased by bromelain, though evidence is limited and mixed. Several enzymes in this blend (amylase, cellulase, pectinase, invertase, glucoamylase, xylanase, maltase, catalase, beta-glucanase, hemicellulase, alpha-galactosidase, and glucose oxidase) have not been checked for interactions — we hold no data for them.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

VeganZyme may help with general digestion, and lactase in it is effective for milk sugar sensitivity. However, if you take blood thinners, blood pressure medications, or tetracycline antibiotics, you need to check your specific medications against this product before starting it — several ingredients here can interact with them.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding data are thin for most of these enzymes; talk with your pharmacist or doctor if you're considering this during either. If you have a serious digestive condition, get medical approval first.

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

Assessment coverage: 8 of 20 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 VeganZyme, straight from the product label.

Brand Global Healing
Barcode (UPC) 811839030393
Net contents 120 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2023
DSLD ID 296942
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), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for VeganZyme by Global Healing, 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
60
UPC/BARCODE
811839030393
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend1000 mg--
Amylase0 NP--
Papain0 NP--
Bromelain0 NP--
Lipase0 NP--
Lactase0 NP--
Cellulase0 NP--
Pectinase0 NP--
Invertase0 NP--
Glucoamylase0 NP--
Xylanase0 NP--
Maltase0 NP--
Catalase0 NP--
Beta-Glucanase0 NP--
Phytase0 NP--
Hemicellulase0 NP--
Nattokinase0 NP--
Alpha-Galactosidase0 NP--
Serrapeptase0 NP--
Glucose Oxidase0 NP--
Protease0 NP--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Gum Acacia, Rice, Ormus Minerals

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: For digestive support: Take 2 capsules with water at the beginning of a meal or as recommended by your healthcare provider. For systemic support: Take 2 capsules twice daily on an empty stomach (at least two hours before or after a meal) or as recommended by your healthcare provider.

Formulation

VeganZyme is an advanced blend of enzymes used to support digestion, gut health, and a healthy inflammatory response.

Vegan

Gluten Free

No Animal Testing

Advanced Enzyme Blend

GMO Free

Vegan Friendly

Digestion - Gut Health Systemic Support

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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VeganZyme by Global Healing label

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VeganZyme label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in VeganZyme by Global Healing

These are the 20 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 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 Blend

1000 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Gum Acacia, Rice, Ormus Minerals. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

VeganZyme by Global Healing Drug Interactions

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308Drugs
289 Moderate 19 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Nattokinase 289
Bromelain 141
Serrapeptase 122
Papain 2

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in VeganZyme interact with 308 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

4 of the 20 ingredients in VeganZyme interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Nattokinase Bromelain Serrapeptase Papain

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in VeganZyme with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Nattokinase2 drug types · 289 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Nattokinase might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Nattokinase has thrombolytic and anticoagulant effects. There is a case report of intracranial hemorrhage in a patient who added nattokinase to aspirin therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, nattokinase might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Some clinical research suggests that nattokinase may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Nattokinase full monograph & interactions

Bromelain2 drug types · 141 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
There is one case report of a patient experiencing minor bruising while taking bromelain with naproxen. Bromelain is thought to have antiplatelet activity. Whether this interaction is of concern with topical bromelain is unclear. Interference with coagulation of burn wounds has been reported in a patient receiving bromelain-based enzymatic debridement. However, observational research has found that topical bromelain debridement is not associated with increases or decreases in laboratory markers of coagulation when compared with surgical debridement.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Tetracycline Antibiotics

Theoretically, bromelain might increase levels of tetracycline antibiotics.
Laboratory research suggests that bromelain might increase the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics. However, a study in healthy adults reported no difference in tetracycline plasma levels when a 500 mg dose was taken with or without bromelain 80 mg.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Bromelain full monograph & interactions

Serrapeptase1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, taking serrapeptase with drugs that have antiplatelet or anticoagulant effects might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
In vitro research shows that serrapeptase has fibrinolytic activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Serrapeptase full monograph & interactions

Papain1 drug type · 2 drugs

Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, papain might increase the effects and side effects of warfarin.
In one case report, a patient previously stable on warfarin was found to have an international normalization ratio (INR) of 7.4, which was attributed to ingestion of a supplement containing papain from papaya extract.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Papain full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for VeganZyme, from the product label.

Global Healing

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Name
Global Healing Center, LLC.
City
Houston
State
TX
ZipCode
77055
Phone Number
1.800.476.0016
Web Address
globalhealing.com
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VeganZyme by Global Healing: Common Questions

Does VeganZyme by Global Healing interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, VeganZyme has a known interaction with 308 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
VeganZyme contains 20 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 VeganZyme safe during pregnancy?
The safety data are incomplete. Papain, bromelain, nattokinase, and serrapeptase should be avoided in pregnancy — the facts advise against them. For lipase and lactase, there isn't enough data to know either way; talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice. Several enzymes in the blend have not been studied in pregnancy at all.
What is papain, and why might it interact with warfarin?
Papain is an enzyme from papaya that breaks down protein. It may increase the effects of warfarin (a blood thinner), raising your bleeding risk — one case report showed a patient's INR (a measure of blood thinning) jumped dangerously high after taking a papain supplement. If you take warfarin, check with your pharmacist first.
Can I take VeganZyme while breastfeeding?
Safety data are limited for most of these enzymes while breastfeeding. The facts advise caution or avoidance for several ingredients (papain, bromelain, nattokinase, serrapeptase, protease, and phytase). Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
What is lactase, and does it actually work?
Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose, the sugar in milk and dairy. It's effective for lactose intolerance — so if you have trouble digesting dairy, this ingredient may help. The others in the blend have insufficient evidence to rate them for their intended purposes.
I take aspirin for heart health. Can I use VeganZyme?
Not safely without checking with your pharmacist first. Nattokinase, bromelain, papain, and serrapeptase in this product all raise your bleeding risk when combined with aspirin or other blood thinners. There's even a case report of brain bleeding when nattokinase was added to aspirin. Talk to your pharmacist before starting.
What are the most common side effects?
Bromelain and serrapeptase may cause digestive upset — diarrhea, gas, stomach pain, or nausea — though these are usually mild. Papain can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive people (watery eyes, sneezing, abdominal cramps). Most users tolerate these enzymes well at normal doses.

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The Full Monographs Behind VeganZyme’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Papain

Interacts with 2 drugs

Papain is a protein-digesting enzyme from the papaya plant that is used in digestive supplements and some topical products. While it has clear food and laboratory uses, strong human evidence...

Read the full Papain monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Bromelain

Interacts with 141 drugs

Bromelain is a group of protein-digesting enzymes from pineapple that people take mainly for inflammation, swelling, and sinus problems. Some early studies are promising, but the overall evi...

Read the full Bromelain monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

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 monograph

Lactase

Lactase is a digestive enzyme supplement that helps people who lack enough natural lactase break down lactose, the sugar in milk and dairy. It can reduce gas, bloating, cramping, and diarrhe...

Read the full Lactase monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Phytase

Phytase is an enzyme that breaks down phytic acid (phytate) found in grains, beans, nuts, and seeds, which can free up minerals like iron, zinc, and calcium for absorption. It is widely used...

Read the full Phytase monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Nattokinase

Interacts with 289 drugs

Nattokinase is an enzyme from the fermented soybean food natto that may have mild blood-thinning and blood-flow effects. Some small studies hint at benefits for blood pressure and circulatio...

Read the full Nattokinase monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Serrapeptase

Interacts with 122 drugs

Serrapeptase is an enzyme marketed to reduce inflammation, swelling, pain, and mucus, but the human evidence is limited and mostly low quality. If you want to try it, choose an enteric-coate...

Read the full Serrapeptase monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Proteolytic 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

Sources & How We Checked

VeganZyme'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 53 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.

Papain 11 references
  1. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  2. Shaw D, Leon C, Kolev S, Murray V. Traditional remedies and food supplements: a 5-year toxicological study (1991-1995). Drug Saf 1997;17:342-56.
  3. Shuttleworth D, Hill S, Marks R, Connelly DM. Relief of experimentally induced pruritus with a novel eutectic mixture of local anaesthetic agents. Br J Dermatol 1988;119:535-40.
  4. Mansfield LE, Ting S, Haverly RW, Yoo TJ. The incidence and clinical implications of hypersensitivity to papain in an allergic population, confirmed by blinded oral challenge. Ann Allergy 1985;55:541-3.
  5. Martin, T., Uhder, K., Kurek, R., Roeddiger, S., Schneider, L., Vogt, H. G., Heyd, R., and Zamboglou, N. Does prophylactic treatment with proteolytic enzymes reduce acute toxicity of adjuvant pelvic irradiation? Results of a double-blind randomized trial PubMed
  6. Walker-Renard, P. Update on the medicinal management of phytobezoars. Am J Gastroenterol. 1993;88(10):1663-1666.
  7. Tymoszuk D, Wiszniewska M, Walusiak-Skorupa J. Papain-induced occupational rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma - A case report. Med Pr 2016;67(1):109-12. PubMed
  8. Soto-Mera MT, López-Rico MR, Filgueira JF, et al. Occupational allergy to papain. Allergy 2000;55(10):983-4. PubMed
  9. Tarlo SM, Shaikh W, Bell B, et al. Papain-induced allergic reactions. Clin Allergy 1978;8(3):207-15. PubMed
  10. Baur X, König G, Bencze K, Fruhmann G. Clinical symptoms and results of skin test, RAST and bronchial provocation test in thirty-three papain workers: Evidence for strong immunogenic potency and clinically relevant proteolytic e?ects of airborne papain. C
  11. Novey HS, Keenan WJ, Fairshter RD, Wells ID, Wilson AF, Culver BD. Pulmonary disease in workers exposed to papain: clinico-physiological and immunological studies. Clin Allergy 1980;10(6):721-31. PubMed

See these in context on the Papain monograph →

Bromelain 19 references
  1. Nettis E, Napoli G, Ferrannini A, Tursi A. IgE-mediated allergy to bromelain. Allergy 2001;56:257-8. PubMed
  2. Taussig SJ, Batkin S. Bromelain, the enzyme complex of pineapple (Ananas comosus) and its clinical application. An update. J Ethnopharmacol 1988;22:191-203.. PubMed
  3. Bradbrook ID, Morrison PJ, Rogers HJ. The effect of bromelain on the absorption of orally administered tetracycline. Br J Clin Pharmacol 1978;6:552-4. PubMed
  4. Bush TM, Rayburn KS, Holloway SW, et al. Adverse interactions between herbal and dietary substances and prescription medications: a clinical survey. Altern Ther Health Med 2007;13:30-5.
  5. Brien S, Lewith G, Walker AF, et al. Bromelain as an adjunctive treatment for moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized placebo-controlled pilot study. QJM 2006;99:841-50. PubMed
  6. Mori S, Ojima Y, Hirose T, et al. The clinical effect of proteolytic enzyme containing bromelain and trypsin on urinary tract infection evaluated by double blind method. Acta Obstet Gynaecol Jpn 1972;19:147-53.
  7. Glaser D, Hilberg T. The influence of bromelain on platelet count and platelet activity in vitro. Platelets 2006;17:37-41. PubMed
  8. Heinicke R M, van der Wal L, Yokoyama M. Effect of bromelain (Ananase) on human platelet aggregation. Experientia 1972;28:844-5. PubMed
  9. Gailhofer, G., Wilders-Truschnig, M., Smolle, J., and Ludvan, M. Asthma caused by bromelain: an occupational allergy. Clin Allergy 1988;18(5):445-450. PubMed
  10. Mattei, O., Fabri, G., and Farina, G. [Occupational health experience regarding four cases of asthma due to bromelain (author's transl)]. Medicina del Lavoro 1979;70(5):404-409.
  11. Galleguillos, F. and Rodriguez, J. C. Asthma caused by bromelin inhalation. Clin Allergy 1978;8(1):21-24. PubMed
  12. Perez-Camo I, Quirce S, Duran MA, and et al. Latex allergy: evidence of cross-reactivity with papain and bromelain [abstract]. Allergy 1996;51(suppl 31):48.
  13. Martin GJ, Ehrenreich J, and Asbell N. Bromelain: pineapple proteases with anti-edema activity. Exp Med Surg 1962;20:227-247.
  14. Kasemsuk T, Saengpetch N, Sibmooh N, Unchern S. Improved WOMAC score following 16-week treatment with bromelain for knee osteoarthritis. Clin Rheumatol. 2016 Oct;35(10):2531-40. PubMed
  15. Kutlu Ö, DemirbaS A, Elmas ÖF, Güvenç U, Metin A. Fixed drug eruption: a new side effect of bromelain. Contact Dermatitis 2020. Online ahead of print. PubMed
  16. Shoham Y, Shapira E, Haik J, et al. Bromelain-based enzymatic debridement of chronic wounds: Results of a multicentre randomized controlled trial. Wound Repair Regen 2021;29(6):899-907. PubMed
  17. Pfister P, Garcia Wendel PD, Kim BS, et al. Coagulation side effects of enzymatic debridement in burned patients. Burns 2022. PubMed
  18. Hasham S, Riyat H, Fletcher A, O'Boyle CP, Alexander S. To bleed or not to bleed? Case series and discussion of haemorrhage risk with enzymatic debridement in burn injuries. Scars Burn Heal 2023;9:20595131231168333. PubMed
  19. Leelakanok N, Petchsomrit A, Janurai T, Saechan C, Sunsandee N. Efficacy and safety of bromelain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr Health 2023. PubMed

See these in context on the Bromelain 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 →

Phytase 7 references
  1. Lei XG, Weaver JD, Mullaney E, Ullah AH, Azain MJ. Phytase, a new life for an "old" enzyme. Annu Rev Anim Biosci. 2013;1:283-309. PubMed
  2. Smuts CM, Matsungo TM, Malan L, et al. Effect of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements on growth, psychomotor development, iron status, and morbidity among 6- to 12-mo-old infants in South Africa: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2 PubMed
  3. van Heemst RC, Sander I, Rooyackers J, et al. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by occupational exposure to phytase. Eur Respir J. 2009;33(6):1507-9. PubMed
  4. Baur X, Melching-Kollmuss S, Koops F, Strassburger K, Zober A. IgE-mediated allergy to phytase -- a new animal feed additive. Allergy. 2002;57(10):943-5. PubMed
  5. Doekes G, Kamminga N, Helwegen L, Heederik D. Occupational IgE sensitisation to phytase, a phosphatase derived from Aspergillus niger. Occup Environ Med. 1999;56(7):454-9. PubMed
  6. Brnic M, Hurrell RF, Songré-Ouattara LT, et al. Effect of phytase on zinc absorption from a millet-based porridge fed to young Burkinabe children. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2017;71(1):137-141. PubMed
  7. Koshy JC, Sharabi SE, Feldman EM, Hollier LH Jr, Patrinely JR, Soparkar CN. Effect of dietary zinc and phytase supplementation on botulinum toxin treatments. J Drugs Dermatol. 2012;11(4):507-12.

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Nattokinase 9 references
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Serrapeptase 2 references
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