VeggieGest Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Enzymedica
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking VeggieGest 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
VeggieGest is a dietary supplement by Enzymedica with 12 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestion and bloating, muscle soreness and exercise recovery, inflammation and swelling.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 VeggieGest by Enzymedica
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
VeggieGest contains 12 active digestive enzymes. Lactase breaks down milk sugar (lactose); protease breaks down proteins; lipase breaks down fats; and the remaining nine enzymes — amylase, cellulase, invertase, glucoamylase, alpha-galactosidase, xylanase, pectinase, maltase, and hemicellulase — work on starches, fiber, and other carbohydrates to help your body digest plant-based foods more completely.
The capsule also contains cellulose and water as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Lactase is effective for lactose intolerance. For lipase and protease, the evidence isn't established in the data we hold.
The other nine enzymes have no effectiveness ratings on file. If you're thinking about this product for a specific digestive concern, ask your pharmacist what the current evidence supports for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Protease, lipase, and lactase are generally well tolerated in most adults, though digestive upset or allergic reactions are possible. Protease is best avoided during pregnancy unless prescribed; there's little breastfeeding data for either protease or lipase, so check with your doctor first.
Lactase is likely safe in pregnancy. Rarely, people exposed to powdered lactase occupationally have developed allergic reactions.
If you have serious digestive conditions, use these enzymes only under medical guidance.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. However, we hold no interaction data for nine of the twelve enzymes in this product, so check your specific medications with the search tool on this page to be thorough.
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.
VeggieGest is a multi-enzyme product aimed at helping you digest plant foods. If you're lactose intolerant, lactase here may help.
If you have a digestive condition, a strong allergy history, or you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting it.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 3 of 12 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 24, 2025.
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 VeggieGest, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Enzymedica |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 670480201107 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 24, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 328994 |
| 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), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for VeggieGest by Enzymedica, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Lipase | 0 NP | -- |
| Lactase | 0 NP | -- |
| Cellulase | 0 NP | -- |
| Invertase | 0 NP | -- |
| Glucoamylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Alpha-Galactosidase | 0 NP | -- |
| Xylanase | 0 NP | -- |
| Pectinase | 0 NP | -- |
| Maltase | 0 NP | -- |
| Hemicellulase | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Water
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Seals/Symbols
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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 Statements
Occasional gas and bloating often result from fermentation of food, like plant fiber, in the colon.
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Formula
VeggieGest contains a high-potency enzyme, Alpha Galactosidase, that is key in digesting the sugars from beans, grains, raw vegetables and other foods that create digestive discomfort.
Thera-blend is an exclusive process that combines multiple strains of enzymes that work in various pH levels. Thera-blend enzymes have been shown to be three times stronger and work more than six times faster than leading digestive supplements.
Ideal for vegetarian, vegan and raw diets
Vegan & Kosher
Formulation
VeggieGest may assist the body in breaking down and assimilating these foods, which takes stress off the gallbladder, liver and pancreas.
No fillers added
Made in USA with global ingredients
Non GMO
Digestive
Ideal for vegetarian, vegan and raw diets
Promotes nutrient absorption Reduces occasional digestive discomforts
Vegan & Kosher
Contains no: Gluten, milk, casein, soy, egg artificial colors or flavors
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended use: 1 capsule with each meal. More may be taken as needed.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Enzymedica The Enzyme Experts
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Precautions
Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Please keep out of reach of children
Storage
Keep closed in a dry place; avoid excessive heat.
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VeggieGest by Enzymedica 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 VeggieGest by Enzymedica
These are the 12 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 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.
Amylase
Protease
No knowninteractions
Proteolytic enzymes are proteins that help break down other proteins, and common examples include bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), tr...
Protease monograph & interactionsLipase
No knowninteractions
Lipase is a digestive enzyme that helps your body break down dietary fats. It is well established as part of prescription pancreatic enzyme therapy fo...
Lipase monograph & interactionsLactase
No knowninteractions
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 red...
Lactase monograph & interactionsCellulase
Invertase
Glucoamylase
Alpha-Galactosidase
Xylanase
Pectinase
Maltase
Hemicellulase
Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
VeggieGest by Enzymedica Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in VeggieGest. 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 VeggieGest, from the product label.
Enzymedica
See all Enzymedica products- Name
- Enzymedica, Inc.
- Street Address
- 771 Commerce Drive
- City
- Venice
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 34292-1731
- Phone Number
- 1-888-918-1118
- Web Address
- www.enzymedica.com
VeggieGest by Enzymedica: Common Questions
Does VeggieGest by Enzymedica interact with any medications?
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Where does this information come from?
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What are these enzymes supposed to do?
Can protease cause allergic reactions?
Is this product a filler-free supplement?
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The Full Monographs Behind VeggieGest’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
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 → Herb & supplement monographLipase
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 monographLactase
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 →Sources & How We Checked
VeggieGest'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 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.
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
Lactase 1 reference
- 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
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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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