Supplement · Gut & digestive health
Digestive enzymes
Also known as: Protease, Amylase, Lipase
Genuinely needed in specific conditions, but of little proven use for healthy digestion.
- Evidence
- Silver· human data
- Sources cited
- 1
- Last reviewed
- 22 July 2026
Digestive enzyme blends (protease, amylase, lipase and others) break down food components. They are genuinely important in specific medical situations: pancreatic insufficiency needs prescription enzymes, and lactase helps lactose intolerance.
As a general 'bloating and digestion' aid for otherwise healthy people, the evidence is thin, and over-the-counter blends are unregulated in strength. Match a specific enzyme to a specific problem rather than taking broad blends on spec.