Digestive Enzymes in Supplement Formulas

This guide explains amylase, protease, lipase, lactase, cellulase, serving-label language, and product context.

Common enzyme names

Amylase acts on starches. Proteases act on proteins. Lipases act on fats. Lactase acts on lactose. Cellulase acts on cellulose.

Activity is important

Enzymes are often measured by activity units rather than simple weight. Milligrams alone do not always tell you how active an enzyme preparation is.

Read blends carefully

A formula can combine several enzymes in one blend. Check the individual enzyme names, total blend amount, and activity information when provided. A longer list is not automatically stronger.

What to check before you choose a product

Read the serving size, ingredient list, amount per serving when provided, directions, warnings, and storage information. Keep ingredient research separate from claims about a finished multi-ingredient product.