DigestEnz
by WellZymes · capsule · 60 capsules
- Off the market since January 2020 (NIH)
- UPC 7 07636 17662 7
- DSLD label 65415
- Serving 1 vegetarian capsule
- 60 servings
DigestEnz by WellZymes lists 25 ingredients, 8 with an amount per serving of 1 vegetarian capsule, such as 1 mg of thiamine, 1 mg of vitamin B6, 2 mcg of vitamin B12 and 10 mcg of biotin; 17 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 22, 2016.
What is in DigestEnz?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 vegetarian capsule. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamin (Form: from Thiamin Mononitrate) | 1 mg | 67% | 84% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-PhosphateVitamin B6 (Form: from Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) | 1 mg | 50% | 88% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: from Methylcobalamin) | 2 mcg | 33% | 93% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 10 mcg | 3% | 97% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium AspartateMagnesium (Form: from Magnesium Aspartate) | 30 mg | 8% | 75% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc CitrateZinc (Form: from Zinc Citrate) | 2 mg | 13% | 90% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Copperas Copper CitrateCopper (Form: from Copper Citrate) | 0.1 mg | 5% | 93% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese CitrateManganese (Form: from Manganese Citrate) | 2 mg | 100% | 38% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). |
| Digestive Botanical Blend | 100 mg | ||
| Peppermint Leaf Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Gentian root extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Digestive Enzyme Complex | 232 mg | ||
| Amylase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Protease | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Glucoamylase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cellulase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Diastase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Peptidase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lipase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alpha-Galactosidase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Invertase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pectinase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lactase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| XylanaseXylanase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Beta-Glucanase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Phytase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Hemicellulase | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 65415 (entered October 22, 2016), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- 88% of the 15,277 products that print an amount of vitamin B6 list more than its 1 mg of vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).
- 93% of the 14,425 products that print an amount of vitamin B12 list more than its 2 mcg of vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).
- 97% of the 9,447 products that print an amount of biotin list more than its 10 mcg of biotin (median 200 mcg).
- 90% of the 13,186 products that print an amount of zinc list more than its 2 mg of zinc (median 11 mg).
- 93% of the 6,468 products that print an amount of copper list more than its 0.1 mg of copper (median 1 mg).
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with DigestEnz's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Digestive HealthWellZymes · off the market 15 shared, 72% alike
- DigestEnzProEnzol 15 shared, 68% alike
- Fat DigestEnzProEnzol 15 shared, 68% alike
- Gentle DigestEnzProEnzol 15 shared, 68% alike
- Sugar/Starch DigestEnzProEnzol 15 shared, 68% alike
- Fiber DigestionProSol · off the market 14 shared, 67% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Directions: For adults, take one (1) capsule at the beginning of each meal with adequate liquid, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
- Warnings
- Caution: If you are pregnant, nursing, have a serious medical condition, or take any medications, consult your physician before use.
- Use only if tamper evident seal is unbroken.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Non-GMO
- Contains no: Animal/Dairy products, Wheat, Soy, Yeast, Corn Proteins, Sugar, Salt or Artificial Excipients.
- Storage
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 65415.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Made in the U.S.A.
How many labels does DigestEnz have?
2 labels are on file under this name since October 22, 2016: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 65415 (current) Entered October 22, 2016 · off the market January 28, 2020 · 60 capsules · UPC 7 07636 17662 7
- Label 65397 Entered October 22, 2016 · off the market January 28, 2020 · 180 capsules · UPC 7 07636 71673 3
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names WellZymes (manufacturer), Kansas City, MO, U.S.A.. All WellZymes products.