Zygest Lactase Enzyme Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Zygest Lactase Enzyme 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
Zygest Lactase Enzyme is a dietary supplement by Vitamin World with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for lactose intolerance, gas and bloating after dairy, diarrhea from dairy foods.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 Zygest Lactase Enzyme by Vitamin World
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
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: lactase enzyme. Lactase is the natural enzyme your small intestine makes to break down lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products.
If your body doesn't make enough of its own lactase, taking this enzyme supplement can help you digest dairy without the bloating, gas, or cramping that comes with lactose intolerance. The other ingredients are inactive — soybean oil, gelatin, sorbitol, vegetable glycerin, soy lecithin, yellow beeswax, and titanium dioxide — they're there to form and color the softgel capsule.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Lactase enzyme is effective for lactose intolerance. The evidence we hold shows it works for helping you digest lactose when you eat or drink dairy products.
For other uses — colic in infants and prematurity — we don't have enough reliable evidence yet to rate whether it helps. If you're taking this for lactose intolerance, the data supports its use.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lactase is generally well tolerated when you take it as directed. One reported case linked occupational exposure to powdered lactase (inhaled in the workplace) to allergic reactions including contact dermatitis and a form of nasal and eye allergy.
This was in a worker breathing in lactase dust repeatedly — not the same as taking a softgel capsule by mouth. If you have a known allergy to lactase itself, avoid this product.
The safety data for pregnancy and breastfeeding shows lactase is likely safe, but because data is limited, ask your doctor or pharmacist first before using it regularly while pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for lactase in our data. It works in the gut and doesn't appear to affect how medications are processed in the body.
You don't need to hold off for drug interactions — but as always, mention this supplement to your pharmacist if you're starting anything new.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
If you have lactose intolerance and want to enjoy dairy without discomfort, this product has solid evidence behind it. Anyone with a known lactase allergy should skip it.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or have questions about whether it's right for you, check with your doctor or pharmacist — the data is limited enough that personalized advice is worth the conversation.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 26, 2011.
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 Zygest Lactase Enzyme, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Vitamin World |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 074312749308 |
| Net contents | 60 Easy to Swallow Rapid Release Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 26, 2011 |
| DSLD ID | 943 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Zygest Lactase Enzyme by Vitamin World, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Zygest Lactase enzyme | 375 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Sorbitol, Vegetable Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, yellow Beeswax, Titanium Dioxide color
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Brand IP Statement(s)
© 2009 Vitamin World, Inc.
Many factors can contribute to poor digestion, including lactose intolerance. Lactase is a digestive enzyme that helps break down the sugar in milk and dairy products.* Milk and dairy products are important sources of Calcium. Supplementing with Zygest(R) Lactase Enzyme Milk and Dairy Digestant can make milk more readily digestible to your system.*
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
Formulation
No Artificial Flavor, No Sugar, No Milk, No Lactose, No Yeast, No Fish. Sodium Free.
Precautions
Contains wheat and soy ingredients.
WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
General
PROD. #4930 B4930 06D
General Statements
Milk & Dairy Digestant
Supports Digestive Health*
Vitamin World products are subject to critically stringent quality assurance analysis. Our state-of-the-art laboratory, manufacturing and packaging facilities insure the highest quality nutritional supplements money can buy. Your health & safety are our first priority!
Get healthy.
Seals/Symbols
QUALITY ASSURED
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
DIRECTIONS: For adults, take one (1) to three (3) softgels just before eating a meal, food or drink that contains lactose. Take one (1) softgel with medication or vitamins that contain lactose. These softgels should be swallowed, and should not be added directly to milk or other dairy products.
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Zygest Lactase Enzyme by Vitamin World 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 Zygest Lactase Enzyme by Vitamin World
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container20 Amounts shown are per serving.
Zygest Lactase enzyme
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...
Zygest Lactase enzyme monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Sorbitol, Vegetable Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Yellow Beeswax, Titanium Dioxide color. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Zygest Lactase Enzyme by Vitamin World Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Zygest Lactase Enzyme. 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 Zygest Lactase Enzyme, from the product label.
Vitamin World
See all Vitamin World products- Phone Number
- 1-800-228-4533
- Web Address
- www.vitaminworld.com
Zygest Lactase Enzyme by Vitamin World: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Zygest Lactase Enzyme’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Zygest Lactase Enzyme'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 1 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.
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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