references
Cleveland Clinic: "Digestive Enzymes 101: Why They're Important"
Monash University: "Digestive Enzymes and IBS"
American Journal of Gastroenterology: "Increasing Symptoms in Irritable Bowel Symptoms With Ingestion of Galacto-Oligosaccharides Are Mitigated by α-Galactosidase Treatment"
Consumer Lab Reviews
Consumer Lab: "Digestive Enzyme Supplement Review"
The best digestive enzyme supplement for you depends on which type of food you need help with digesting.
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- How We Chose
- Who Needs Them
- What to Look For
- The Best Supplements
If you have a healthy diet and no digestive issues, you don’t need to take a digestive enzyme. If you have noticed some uncomfortable side effects from eating certain foods, make an appointment with your doctor, who can make a diagnosis and treatment plan.
Digestive Enzyme Supplement Side Effects
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Third-party tested Affordable Widely available Vegan
As with many digestive supplements, not everyone will find it helpful
Active ingredients: amylase, protease, peptidase, alpha-galactosidase, glucoamylase, pectinase, cellulase, lipase, lactase, beta-glucanase, aiastase, invertase, hemicellulase | Supplement form: capsule | Dosage: 1 capsule
Third-party tested Vegan
Pill is larger, which may make it harder to swallow
Active ingredients: amylase, protease, glucoamylase, invertase, lipase, diastase, alpha-galactosidase | Supplement form: capsules | Dosage: 2 capsules
May help ease IBS symptoms associated with eating high-GOS foods Vegetarian
Beano needs to be taken before you eat or immediately afterward
Active ingredient: alpha-galactosidase | Supplement form: tablets | Dosage: 2 tablets immediately before or after eating
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Vegan
Pricier option
Active ingredients: 13 enzymes, including amylase, bromelain and lactase, and prebiotic fiber | Supplement form: chewable tablet | Dosage: 1 tablet
Third-party approved Affordable
Only suitable for people with lactose-related digestive issues
Active ingredient: lactase enzyeme | Supplement form: caplets | Dosage: 1-2 caplets (more as needed)
Cleveland Clinic: "Digestive Enzymes 101: Why They're Important"
Monash University: "Digestive Enzymes and IBS"
American Journal of Gastroenterology: "Increasing Symptoms in Irritable Bowel Symptoms With Ingestion of Galacto-Oligosaccharides Are Mitigated by α-Galactosidase Treatment"
Consumer Lab Reviews
Consumer Lab: "Digestive Enzyme Supplement Review"
