BioStacks
Swanson

Digestive Enzymes

1 Tablet · 180 servings · $0.13/serving

35 / 100Poor

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Score Breakdown

Formulation
40
Safety
87
Final score
35/100

Ingredients (10)

Pancreatin 4x

100%

Dose

250 mg

Target

100–500 mg

Form

Ox Bile powder

100%

Dose

150 mg

Target

100–500 mg

Form

Papain

30%

Dose

30 mg

Target

100–500 mg

Form

Betaine HCl

1%

Dose

5 mg

Target

650–2500 mg

Form

Cellulase

20 mg

Unit not recognized — not scored

Other Ingredients (8)

MaltodextrinBinder

Spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar (glycemic index 85–105). Research links it to gut bacteria changes that may promote intestinal inflammation (Nickerson et al. 2015). Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.

Magnesium StearateLubricant

A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping

Dicalcium PhosphateBinder

Calcium and phosphorus compound used as binder

HypromelloseCapsule

Plant-derived capsule material from cellulose

Purified WaterSolvent

Water meeting USP specifications used as solvent/vehicle in gummies and liquids

Stearic AcidLubricant

Saturated fatty acid used as tablet lubricant

GlycerinHumectant

Sweet-tasting liquid used in soft capsules and liquids

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.