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Dietary supplement

Vegie Zymes Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Professional Botanicals

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

Vegie Zymes is a dietary supplement by Professional Botanicals with 5 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 Vegie Zymes by Professional Botanicals

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 8 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (300 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “Also Contains” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

Vegie Zymes contains eight digestive enzymes that help break down different components of food. Protease breaks down proteins; lipase breaks down fats; amylase breaks down carbohydrates.

The product also includes cellulase, invertase, oxidase, peroxidase, and phosphatase — each targeting different food compounds. The capsule itself is a vegetable-based capsule, and there are no other added ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support healthy digestion and metabolic activity.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dyspepsia, indigestion, bloating, digestive enzyme insufficiency.
  • The closest evidence on file: Lipase is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dyspepsia (Natural Medicines).

The effectiveness evidence for these enzymes is limited. For lipase specifically, the data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate its usefulness for inflammatory bowel disease or indigestion.

We don't have effectiveness ratings on file for the other enzymes in this product. If you're considering it for a specific digestive concern, it's worth discussing with your pharmacist what the research actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) Lipase

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.

Protease and lipase are generally well tolerated in most adults, though some people report mild digestive upset. Protease can rarely cause allergic reactions; occupational exposure to airborne protease has triggered allergic rhinitis or asthma in some cases, though this is uncommon with supplement use.

For lipase, people with serious digestive conditions should use it only under medical guidance. During pregnancy, safety data for protease is insufficient — it's best avoided unless prescribed.

Lipase safety in pregnancy hasn't been well studied, so only use if your doctor advises it. For breastfeeding, both protease and lipase have little safety data available, so check with your healthcare provider first before using this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Proteolytic Enzymes (proteases) Lipase

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 in Vegie Zymes. That said, we weren't able to verify interaction data for amylase, cellulase, invertase, oxidase, peroxidase, and phosphatase, so use the medication checker below with your exact drugs to be thorough.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This enzyme blend is generally well tolerated in adults without serious digestive conditions. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a significant digestive disorder, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting.

No drug interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check, but run your medications through the tool on this page to be sure.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 8 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 25, 2019.

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 Vegie Zymes, straight from the product label.

Brand Professional Botanicals
Barcode (UPC) 898175001584
Net contents 60 Veg. Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2019
DSLD ID 200737
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Vegie Zymes by Professional Botanicals, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
898175001584
IngredientAmount% DV
Amylase0 NP--
Protease0 NP--
Lipase0 NP--
Cellulase0 NP--
Invertase0 NP--
Oxidase0 NP--
Proprietary Blend300 mg--
Also Contains0 NP--
Peroxidase0 NP--
Phosphatase0 NP--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsule

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Label statements
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General Statements

A proprietary complex of enzymes designed to support healthy digestion and metabolic activity.

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Premium quality

Est. 1980

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Dosage: For best results, take one to two capsules an hour before meals or as directed.

Seals/Symbols

Gluten free Non-GMO Verified

Made in USA

Formulation

Gluten free Non-GMO Verified No fillers 3x tested

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

See for yourself

Vegie Zymes by Professional Botanicals label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Vegie Zymes by Professional Botanicals

These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 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.

Proprietary Blend

300 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Vegie Zymes by Professional Botanicals Drug Interactions

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

Professional Botanicals

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Name
Professional Botanicals
City
Ogden
State
UT
ZipCode
84404
Phone Number
877-745-0850
Web Address
ProfessionalBotanicals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Vegie Zymes by Professional Botanicals: Common Questions

Does Vegie Zymes by Professional Botanicals interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Vegie Zymes. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Vegie Zymes contains 5 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.
What do these enzymes actually do?
They're digestive enzymes — each one breaks down a different part of your food. Protease handles proteins, lipase handles fats, and amylase handles carbohydrates. The others target additional food components. They're meant to support your body's own digestion.
Is this safe to take while pregnant?
There isn't enough safety data for protease in pregnancy, so it's best avoided unless your doctor prescribes it. Lipase safety in pregnancy also hasn't been well studied — use only if your doctor advises it. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Both protease and lipase have very little safety data during breastfeeding. It's not recommended without medical advice, so check with your healthcare provider first.
Does it work for digestive problems?
The research we have on file shows insufficient evidence to rate lipase for conditions like indigestion or inflammatory bowel disease. We don't have effectiveness data for the other enzymes in this product. If you're considering it for a specific issue, talk with your pharmacist about what evidence actually supports it.
Are there any side effects I should know about?
Most people tolerate it well, but some report mild digestive upset. Protease can rarely cause allergic reactions. If you have a serious digestive condition, use it only under medical guidance. Stop and contact your doctor if you notice anything unusual.

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Sources & How We Checked

Vegie Zymes'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.

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 →

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 →

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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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