Zymegest Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by DC
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Zymegest 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
Zymegest is a dietary supplement by DC 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 Zymegest by DC
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
Zymegest contains 5 active ingredients: three digestive enzymes — Amylase, Protease, and Lipase — plus Cellulase (another enzyme) and Bile extract. Together, these are meant to aid digestion by breaking down food.
Protease breaks down proteins, Lipase handles fats, and Amylase works on carbohydrates. The product also contains inactive ingredients — Calcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Cellulose, Silica, Riboflavin, and Vanillin — which are fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for these enzymes is limited. Lipase has been studied for inflammatory bowel disease and indigestion, but the data we hold rates both as insufficient to judge whether it works.
We don't have effectiveness ratings on file for Protease or the other ingredients. That doesn't mean they don't work — just that strong clinical evidence isn't established in our records.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Protease and Lipase are generally well tolerated by most adults, though some people report digestive upset or allergic reactions. Protease has a rare history of allergic reactions in people exposed occupationally to airborne proteolytic enzymes, though that's not the same as taking a supplement by mouth.
Lipase has no reported adverse effects in adults, but serious gastrointestinal problems — including necrotizing enterocolitis — have occurred in premature infants given a specific recombinant form in formula or breast milk; this is not relevant to typical oral adult use. During pregnancy, Protease safety hasn't been established, so it's best avoided unless your doctor prescribes it.
Lipase has little safety data in pregnancy — use only if your doctor advises it. For breastfeeding, both enzymes have limited data; check with your healthcare provider first.
We have no pregnancy or breastfeeding data on file for Amylase, Cellulase, or Bile extract.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we have on file. Still, run your medications through the checker on this page to be sure.
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.
Zymegest is a multi-enzyme digestive aid generally well tolerated by adults. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have serious digestive conditions, talk to your pharmacist or doctor before starting.
Check your exact medications below, though no interactions are documented for the two enzymes we could verify.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 23, 2022.
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 Zymegest, straight from the product label.
| Brand | DC |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 250 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 23, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 266640 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Zymegest by DC, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Protease | 0 NP | -- |
| Lipase | 0 NP | -- |
| Cellulase | 2 mg | -- |
| Pancreatin | 100 mg | -- |
| Bile extract | 50 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Calcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Cellulose, Silica, Riboflavin, Vanillin
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Precautions
Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing do not take this product.
Contains milk ingredients.
Formulation
Manufactured in our own state-of-the-art FDA Registered Facility (Registration #1023013) using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) assuring correct potencies, freshness, quality and purity.
Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.
Made in USA
Nutritionally supports digestive health
Storage
Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees - 86 degrees F (15 degrees to 30 degrees C).
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a food enzyme dietary supplement, take one tablet with each meal and if necessary at bedtime. Don't hesitate to use two servings (2 tablets) with each meal and at bedtime if needed.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Seals/Symbols
Quali Pure
Formula
Pancreatic enzyme concentrate containing amylase, protease and lipase with cellulase and bile extract
FDA Statement of Identity
Food Enzyme Dietary Supplement
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Zymegest by DC 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 Zymegest by DC
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container250 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: Calcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Cellulose, Silica, Riboflavin, Vanillin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Zymegest by DC Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Zymegest. 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 Zymegest, from the product label.
DC
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- Dee Cee Laboratories, Inc.
- Street Address
- 304 Dee Cee Ct.
- City
- White House
- State
- TN
- ZipCode
- 37188
Zymegest by DC: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Zymegest’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
Zymegest'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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