Vegie Zymes Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Vegie Zymes 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
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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
Vegie Zymes is a blend of eight digestive enzymes designed to support the breakdown of food in your digestive tract. The labeled active ingredients are Amylase (breaks down starches), Protease (breaks down proteins), Lipase (breaks down fats), Cellulase (breaks down fiber), Invertase (breaks down certain sugars), Oxidase, Peroxidase, and Phosphatase.
The capsule itself is made from vegetable material.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for these enzymes is limited. For Lipase specifically, the data we hold shows insufficient evidence to rate its effectiveness for inflammatory bowel disease, dyspepsia (indigestion), or prematurity.
For Protease and the other enzymes in this formula, we have no effectiveness ratings on file. If you're considering this for a specific digestive concern, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist — they can help you figure out whether enzyme supplementation makes sense for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Protease and Lipase are generally well tolerated in most adults, though some people report digestive upset or, rarely, allergic reactions. Because protease is found in some laundry and cleaning products, people exposed to those occupationally have occasionally developed allergic rhinitis or asthma-like symptoms — though that risk is specific to workplace or topical exposure, not oral supplements.
For pregnancy: Safety data on Protease during pregnancy has not been established, 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.
For breastfeeding: there is little safety data for either Protease or Lipase, so check with your healthcare provider before using. We have no pregnancy or breastfeeding data on file for the other five enzymes.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. We were unable to verify five of the eight enzymes in this product, so if you take any medications and want to be thorough, use the search tool on this page or ask your pharmacist to confirm.
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.
Vegie Zymes is a digestive enzyme blend that most adults find generally well tolerated. The evidence for how well these enzymes work is limited, so it's worth discussing with your doctor whether they're right for your digestive needs.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a serious digestive condition, talk with your healthcare provider before starting. Before taking this product alongside any prescription medications, check with your own pharmacist or doctor.
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
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 |
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Vegie Zymes by Professional Botanicals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Lipase | 0 NP | -- |
| Cellulase | 0 NP | -- |
| Invertase | 0 NP | -- |
| Oxidase | 0 NP | -- |
| Proprietary Blend | 300 mg | -- |
| Also Contains | 0 NP | -- |
| Peroxidase | 0 NP | -- |
| Phosphatase | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsule
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These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements
A proprietary complex of enzymes designed to support healthy digestion and metabolic activity.
2 Please recycle
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
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Vegie Zymes by Professional Botanicals 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 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.
Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Vegie Zymes, from the product label.
Professional Botanicals
See all Professional Botanicals products- Name
- Professional Botanicals
- City
- Ogden
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84404
- Phone Number
- 877-745-0850
- Web Address
- ProfessionalBotanicals.com
Vegie Zymes by Professional Botanicals: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Vegie Zymes’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 →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.
- 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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