Sports Research Digestive Enzymes Review
Digestive Enzymes from Sports Research is specially formulated to help you digest whatever is on your plate. Each container delivers 15 enzymes combined with probiotics and ginger in veggie capsules designed to promote better nutrient absorption, encourage proper digestion, and help reduce digestive discomfort. The product is positioned as daily gut balance support, aimed at helping people put digestion issues in the past and get back to living. The page's Gut Check section describes the formula as carefully designed with the gut in mind, for people who want to enjoy life more and worry less about daily bloat or discomfort that may follow a meal. The formula is described as containing the enzymes and probiotics needed to help the body digest a wide range of foods, including proteins, fats, carbohydrates, sugars, fruit and vegetable fiber, and dairy, so that people can get the nutrients they are supposed to without worrying about the rest. The brand describes the capsules as FODMAP-friendly and labels the product as FODMAP Diet-Friendly. It is also described as shelf-stable, offering premier gut support, and it includes probiotics and ginger. The page explains why it uses a veggie capsule instead of a softgel or tablet. According to the page, capsules offer more versatility than softgels for materials that do not mix well with liquids, and they avoid the binders and extra ingredients found in tablets. Sports Research states that it sources high quality ingredients from around the world and partners with trusted manufacturers. The product carries Non-GMO Verified, cGMP Compliant, and Third Party Tested certifications, and the page lists a satisfaction guarantee. The product is sold as a 90 veggie capsule bottle with 15 enzymes per container listed in the size details. A one-time purchase costs $22.95, and a subscribe and save option offers 15 percent off with free shipping on every order, adjustable delivery intervals of every 30, 60, or 90 days, and the ability to modify or cancel at any time. Free shipping is otherwise offered on orders over $50. The page also includes an FAQ section covering benefits, how enzymes work alongside probiotics and ginger, the specific enzymes included, suggested use, possible side effects, and suitability for vegetarians or vegans. The scraped text does not print a full supplement facts panel or a complete ingredient list, so those details should be checked on the label.
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Study, Trial or Testing Result Summary
Members Only22 human studies · 16 improved
The main ingredient here, a protein and fat digesting enzyme blend, reaches the studied amount when taken at two capsules a day. Controlled trials of other enzyme blends, not this product, found they eased upper belly discomfort after meals. In 323 older adults, enzyme tablets for 2 weeks worked about as well as or better than a stomach motility drug, with 68.8% responding [1]. Placebo-controlled trials found less pain and better quality of life after 2 months [2] and better indigestion scores after 60 days [3]. For faster relief, an enzyme and probiotic syrup reduced indigestion, pain and gas within 5 days [4]. A single fat-digesting enzyme dose before a fatty meal reduced fullness but did not change bloating or nausea. The immune digestive blend reaches the studied amount only at four capsules a day [3]. The carb and sugar blend is below the studied amount, and the dairy enzymes are present only in trace amounts, although lactase helped people who poorly digest milk sugar in its own trials [5]. The fruit and vegetable fiber blend has no human studies. All of these blends are proprietary, so the amount of each single enzyme is not shown. Animal and cell studies are never counted.
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- In 323 older adults with post-meal distress, 244 mg of enzyme tablets three times a day for 2 weeks eased symptoms about as well as or better than a motility drug, with 68.8% responding and a lower recurrence rate.[Treatment of postprandial discomfort syndrome in the elderly: a multi-centered prospective randomized controlled clinic…
- In 203 people with dyspepsia, a compound digestive enzyme tablet taken three times daily for 2 weeks helped 80.2% and worked about the same as the enzyme capsule (79.4%), with few mild side effects.[Efficacy of compound digestive enzyme tablet for dyspeptic symptoms: a randomized double-blind parallel controlled mult…
- In 120 adults with functional dyspepsia, 400 mg a day of a multi-enzyme blend for 2 months improved quality of life, pain and sleep scores compared with placebo, without side effects.Efficacy of digestive enzyme supplementation in functional dyspepsia: A monocentric, randomized, double-blind, placebo-c…
- In 60 people with digestive complaints after gastric bypass, 2 weeks of a digestive enzyme blend twice daily, like probiotics, improved gas, belching, heartburn, bloating and abdominal pain scores.Effect of probiotics on postoperative quality of gastric bypass surgeries: a prospective randomized trial.
- In 60 adults with mild to moderate gut symptoms, 6 weeks of a probiotic-amylase blend cut bloating and abdominal discomfort more than placebo (discomfort down 59% vs 32%).A probiotic amylase blend reduces gastrointestinal symptoms in a randomised clinical study.
- In 47 adults with lactose intolerance, lactase chewable tablets reduced symptom scores and cut breath hydrogen by 55% compared with placebo in a crossover trial.Effect of lactase on symptoms and hydrogen breath levels in lactose intolerance: A crossover placebo-controlled study.
- In 43 people with inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel symptoms, a tablet of beta-glucan, inositol and digestive enzymes after lunch and dinner for 4 weeks reduced abdominal pain, bloating and gas compared with standard treatment alone.Beta-glucan, inositol and digestive enzymes improve quality of life of patients with inflammatory bowel disease and irri…
- In 40 people with functional dyspepsia, 50 mg of a multienzyme complex three times daily for 60 days improved all dyspepsia scores compared with placebo, with no related side effects.Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of a Multienzyme Complex in Patients with Functional Dyspepsia: A Randomized, Doub…
- In 30 lactose-intolerant adults, lactase added to 400 ml of milk (3000 or 6000 IU) cut breath hydrogen and bloating, pain and gas symptom scores compared with placebo.Effect of exogenous beta-galactosidase in patients with lactose malabsorption and intolerance: a crossover double-blind …
- In 24 lactose-intolerant adults given a single dose of chewable lactase (9900 units) before 50 g of lactose, breath hydrogen and cramping, belching, flatulence, diarrhea and bloating ratings were lower than with placebo.Effect of a single dose of lactase on symptoms and expired hydrogen after lactose challenge in lactose-intolerant subjec…
- In 16 healthy adults, one 280 mg dose of acid-resistant lipase taken right before a high-fat meal lowered reported stomach fullness compared with placebo, but did not change bloating, nausea, or stomach electrical activity.Lipase Supplementation before a High-Fat Meal Reduces Perceptions of Fullness in Healthy Subjects.
- In 10 healthy men eating a large steak meal, two kiwifruit containing the enzyme actinidin significantly reduced bloating compared with kiwifruit without it, though other comfort measures did not differ significantly.A Pilot Randomized Cross-Over Trial to Examine the Effect of Kiwifruit on Satiety and Measures of Gastric Comfort in Hea…
- In 10 lactose-intolerant adults given 18 g of lactose in ice cream, the three lactase products differed: Lactrase reduced pain and bloating, Dairy Ease reduced only pain, and Lactaid reduced breath hydrogen but not symptoms.All lactase preparations are not the same: results of a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
- In eight adults with cystic fibrosis, adding ranitidine to pancreatin enzymes gave lower gut complaint scores than adding enprostil, but the study did not test the enzymes alone against placebo, so it does not show the enzymes themselves helped.Ranitidine compared with the dimethylprostaglandin E2 analogue enprostil as adjunct to pancreatic enzyme replacement in …
- In people who poorly digest lactose, three lactase products (about 3000 or 6000 units) cut breath hydrogen and symptoms with 20 g of lactose in milk, but did not significantly help with 50 g of lactose.Comparative effects of exogenous lactase (beta-galactosidase) preparations on in vivo lactose digestion.
- In 90 people with irritable bowel syndrome, a mix of beta-glucan, inositol and digestive enzymes reduced bloating, gas and abdominal pain compared with no treatment.Effect of beta-glucan, inositol and digestive enzymes in GI symptoms of patients with IBS.
- In 50 older adults with indigestion, 5 days of a probiotic and digestive enzyme syrup reduced indigestion severity, abdominal pain and gas more than placebo syrup.A prospective, randomized, open-label, placebo-controlled comparative study of Bacillus coagulans GBI-30,6086 with diges…
- In 18 lactose-intolerant children, lactase tablets taken just before a lactose drink greatly reduced breath hydrogen and the abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and gas seen with placebo.Beta-galactosidase tablets in the treatment of lactose intolerance in pediatrics.
- In a pilot study of 16 people intolerant to lactose or complex carbohydrates, taking an enteric-coated galactosidase enzyme with an uncontrolled diet reduced bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation more than the control arms, which included a diet without the offending foods; the dose and length were not stated.A pilot trial on subjects with lactose and/or oligosaccharides intolerance treated with a fixed mixture of pure and ente…
- In an online survey of people with irritable bowel syndrome who used a FODMAP-targeting enzyme blend for 4 weeks, 65% reported less abdominal pain; there was no control group.FODMAP-Targeting Digestive Enzyme Blend for Management of Gastrointestinal Symptoms: A "Real-World" Pre-Post Interventio…
- In 249 people with functional dyspepsia, blood markers were used to build a model that predicts who will respond poorly to digestive enzyme treatment; the model needs larger testing before clinical use.A preliminary exploration of a predictive model and nomogram for the efficacy of compound digestive enzyme therapy based…
- In 91 people with dyspepsia and pancreatic insufficiency, enzyme replacement therapy reduced their pancreatic insufficiency survey score by about 72%, from 1.52 to 0.42, though the study had no placebo group and the treatment duration was not stated.Assessment of Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency in Patients with Dyspepsia: Clinical Utility of the PEI-Test in Identify…
Review Totals and Summary
Members Only5,082 reviews · 90% positive
Sports Research Digestive Enzymes capsules are mostly well liked, with about 5,082 ratings across the stores and roughly three in four of the starred reviews giving 4 or 5 stars. Buyers mainly report less bloating and better digestion, while the large capsule size, the price at some stores, and a few cases of no effect are the main drawbacks. Reviews of other forms of the product were left out. **What buyers say it did for them:** Most praise is about bloating, gas and indigestion. One buyer with PCOS and lactose sensitivity said they used to look "about to give birth" from bloating and that this stopped. Another takes one capsule on an empty stomach and says it gives "No more bloating and undigested food sitting in my stomach." A buyer of a cheaper protein powder found it helped when taken before a shake. Others take it before meals for indigestion. Store summaries add reports of more regular digestion and feeling lighter after meals. One three-month user said it cut bloating and gas, especially with beans and dairy. **What they complain about:** Complaints are few. One buyer said the capsules "caused a lot of bloating for me" and stopped taking them. Another said "no noticeable affects" and won't repurchase. A store summary also mentions a buyer who bought it for his wife's sluggish digestion; after two weeks it wasn't enough alone, so she added Metamucil. Some of the reviews seem to come from promotions or free samples, so treat the most glowing short ones with some caution. **Taste, smell, pill size and form:** Opinions on size are mixed. One reviewer said "the huge veg capsules" were harder to swallow than the brand's small softgels, though nothing about them was jagged. Other store summaries describe the veggie capsules as easy to swallow, gentle on the stomach, tasteless and without aftertaste. Smell and taste are not a real concern for most. **Value for money:** Views differ by store. One reviewer called it a "Really good price and effective", and a Walmart summary says customers find it good value. A Vitacost summary says it costs more than basic enzyme supplements, though one buyer argued the broad formula replaces several separate products. That formula includes a 15-enzyme blend, a probiotic and ginger. Reviewers also mention third-party testing and trust in the brand. **Who it seems to suit and who it didn't:** It seems to suit people with bloating after carbs, dairy or protein-heavy meals, and those who want a simple one-a-day routine. Several users take it before meals, one in the morning on an empty stomach. It suited people who already trust Sports Research. It was less suited to anyone who dislikes big capsules, to people seeking help with constipation who need more than enzymes alone, and to the occasional buyer whose bloating got worse or who noticed nothing. As one reviewer put it, "They may work for you but they did not work for me."
Biohacker Summary
Members Only10 of 10 recommend it
Most of the panel backs digestive enzymes: five of the eight who spoke recommend them or take them regularly, two take them occasionally or at meals, and two stay neutral, with one of those noting they come from foods like papaya or pineapple. People mainly take them to digest protein better, especially larger or protein heavy meals, and because enzyme and stomach acid production fall with age, which can cause gas, bloating and heaviness. Common advice is to take them with meals, at the start or middle, with one voice suggesting before or after, and one gives two capsules per meal; others pair them with stomach acid, free-form amino acids or prebiotics, and some use them as the replace step in healing the gut. One panelist does not find them useful without digestive problems, and another warns that taking them alongside an oral peptide will break the peptide down.
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Thomas DeLauer · Digestive enzymes · recommends
- Mentions that digestive enzymes, especially those with prebiotics, help with gut health and keeping the barrier functional as part of a detoxification protocol.
- Recommends and uses Sunwarrior's Active Line protein powder, specifically mentioning the pumpkin seed and other proteins, for its glucose modulating and significant appetite suppressant effects, noting it contains probiotics and digestive enzymes.
- Recommends occasionally consuming digestive enzymes, especially with larger boluses of protein or carbohydrates, to take some load off the pancreas and improve nutrient absorption. He uses a protein powder from Sun Warrior that has digestive enzymes already in it.
- Recommends occasionally adding digestive enzymes when under load, such as with extra protein or carbs, to reduce the stress on the pancreas.
- For patients with low stomach acid, Thomas DeLauer recommends supplementing with digestive enzymes.
- Notes that Sun Warrior's Active line includes digestive enzymes.
- Notes that the Sun Warrior protein powder contains digestive enzymes, which potentially help with the digestive load that can be an issue when trying to sleep.
- Suggests digestive enzymes as an optional supplement if one is not used to fasting, to aid digestion.
- He mentions that one may want to take some digestive enzymes at 5 PM.
- Uses Sun Warrior digestive enzymes because they have a complete profile and keeps them on hand for when he experiences constipation or diarrhea on the ketogenic diet.
Dave Asprey · Digestive enzymes · recommends
- Is a huge fan of enzymes, especially for people on the spectrum and anyone over 50, recommending they be taken at the beginning or in the middle of a meal to get the benefits from food.
- Recommends digestive enzymes as part of a supplement stack that supports bone, muscle, and metabolism.
- Recommends taking digestive enzymes with meals to improve protein absorption, especially as stomach acid and enzyme production decrease with age.
- Takes stomach acid, betaine HCL, and enzymes to help digest food, which he says speeds healing and resilience.
- Takes digestive enzymes to aid in digesting a high protein diet, which helped reduce their speed of aging.
- Takes digestive enzymes with his meals to ensure absorption of large amounts of protein without digestive issues.
- Recommends taking digestive enzymes with meals to absorb protein and reduce bacterial byproducts, especially if on a med.
- Recommends taking a gluten specific digestive enzyme if one is going to eat bread in Europe, as they did.
- Takes digestive enzymes with his meals to help digest large amounts of protein.
- Mentions taking bromelain-based digestive enzymes to mitigate food burdens when eating less-than-perfect meals, warning against plant-based enzymes made from Aspergillus due to mold concerns.
Ben Greenfield · Digestive enzymes · recommends
- Uses digestive enzymes with proteases with every meal that contains protein, specifically mentioning Masszymes by BiOptimizers, to aid in protein breakdown as he ages.
- Uses digestive enzymes with larger protein-heavy meals because enzyme production gradually declines with age, which can lead to gas, bloating, and post-meal heaviness.
- States that taking a digestive enzyme alongside a peptide is contraindicated because it will break down the oral peptides.
- Takes digestive enzymes every day.
- Takes paniplex digestive enzymes to support digesting food and protein, remembering to take two capsules with meals.
- Recommends using digestive enzymes along with rice, pea, or hemp protein if dairy sensitive, to increase amino acid bioavailability.
- Recommends consuming digestive enzymes with plant-based protein to increase the amino acid bioavailability of that protein.
- Warns that taking digestive enzymes alongside peptides is contraindicated because they can break down the peptides, reducing their effectiveness.
- Consistently uses digestive enzymes from BiOptimizers, stating that their products just work.
- Ben Greenfield told a guy he consulted with that it was okay to put digestive enzymes in his protein smoothie, especially for older individuals with less digestive enzyme production, to help with amino acid bioavailability of the protein.
Dr. Mark Hyman · Digestive enzymes · recommends
- Recommends replacing missing digestive enzymes as part of the 'replace' step in healing the gut.
- Explains that bodies rely on enzymes to break down protein, fats, and carbohydrates so that nutrients can be used, and that enzyme production can fall short with stress, age, or busy lifestyles.
- Uses digestive enzymes as part of the 'replace' step in the Five R program to help digest food.
- Recommends digestive enzymes with acid and free-form amino acids for individuals with low amino acid levels, noting that they feel better in a week.
- Might recommend digestive enzymes if stool testing shows inflammation or digestive insufficiency, indicating issues with digesting and absorbing fats, proteins, or carbohydrates.
- Suggests that some people may need digestive enzymes to replace what's missing for proper digestion.
- Recommends digestive enzymes, both plant-based and glandular, to help break down food, making it easier to absorb and less likely to feed dysbiotic bacteria.
- States that it's important to have optimal digestive enzyme function and one might need to take digestive enzymes.
- Recommends digestive enzymes to help break down food for reflux.
- Recommends digestive enzymes as part of a gut repair program and for people to stop taking if they are struggling with gut issues.
Siim Land · Digestive enzymes · uses
- Occasionally uses digestive enzymes to help with protein synthesis due to the amount of protein he tries to consume daily.
- Personally doesn't find digestive enzymes useful as he has no digestive issues and notices no effect, but acknowledges they can be good for individuals who do have such issues.
- Personally does not find digestive enzymes useful as he has no digestive issues, but notes that some people with digestive issues swear by them.
- Has been exploring digestive enzymes, including papain, bromelain, and pancreatin, due to suboptimal serum total protein levels, suggesting he might not be digesting proteins effectively.
- Recommends taking digestive enzymes, specifically BiOptimizers Masszymes and HCL Breakthrough, to deal with negative side effects on digestion and address bloating or constipation caused by insufficient HCl production and enzyme deficiency.
- Recommends taking digestive enzyme supplements on an empty stomach to help break down lipo-fustian and clear out dead cells, noting that Masszymes is the brand they use.
- Believes that even for healthy people, using some enzymes would be a strategic and clever thing to do, as it preserves the body's own enzyme reserves and puts less stress on digestion, thereby acting as an anti-aging strategy.
- Recommends taking digestive enzymes, specifically mentioning BioOptimizers, to fix digestion and assimilate food better, helping with bloating, constipation, and inflammation.
- Recommends starting to break a fast with something easily digestible like warm lemon water with some digestive enzymes.
Dr. Eric Berg · Digestive enzymes · neutral
- Notes that humans make 17 digestive enzymes, while the microbiome makes over 60, and these microbes are the only thing that can digest fiber.
- Recommends taking digestive enzymes before a meal.
- Recommends replacing enzymes if one is low in them, as part of addressing an inflamed digestive tract.
- Recommends taking enzymes to help with digestion and take stress off the pancreas, especially if experiencing bloating or pain on the left side of the lower rib cage.
- Suggests taking digestive enzymes after a meal to assist the digestion process.
- Notes the guest takes digestive enzymes because a test showed low pancreatic output.
- Started taking digestive enzymes, which, along with apple cider vinegar, helped fix his acid reflux.
- Mentions that one can take two digestive enzymes to help with digestion.
- Dr. Berg explains that digestive enzymes work synergistically with beneficial gut bacteria to break down fibers, helping reduce bloating, water retention, and temporary weight gain.
- Explains that digestive enzymes are specialized proteins that help break food into smaller units for absorption and play a vital role in digestive health by preventing undigested food particles from irritating the gut.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick · Digestive enzymes · uses
- Takes a couple of digestive enzymes when he eats.
Andrew Huberman · Digestive enzymes · neutral
- Explains that digestive enzymes can be obtained from foods like papaya or pineapple, which assist in the digestion of macronutrients.
- Notes that Athletic Greens contains digestive enzymes for gut health.
- States that Athletic Greens has digestive enzymes for gut health.
RAL Summary
Members OnlyTier 2 for After-Meal Comfort: Fast Relief
Controlled human trials of enzyme blends show less post-meal upper belly discomfort, the main blend is at a studied dose at two capsules a day, and 90% of over 5,000 reviews are positive, which fits tier 2.
Take 4 servings a day to match the dose that worked in the studies.
Where the evidence disagrees: 2 of the 22 human studies found no effect.
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Members OnlyBody systems · Combine with · Possible side effects
Body systems: Digestive system
Combine with: For muscle building, pair this with evidence-based ingredients: creatine monohydrate (3-5 g daily) for strength and lean mass, whey or plant protein to meet daily protein targets (which the protease may help digest), and leucine or EAAs to trigger muscle protein synthesis. Vitamin D3 with K2 and magnesium support muscle function, recovery, and sleep, while omega-3 fish oil helps manage exercise-related inflammation. A probiotic may further support gut health and nutrient absorption if you eat high protein volumes.
Possible side effects: Studies reported few and mild side effects. One reviewer said the capsules caused more bloating, and some found the capsules large and hard to swallow.
Supplement Facts
Immune Digestive Blend 38 mg · Carbs & Sugar Digestive Blend 23 mg · Fruit & Vegetable Fiber Digestive Blend 23 mg
| Protein & Fat Digestive Blend | 113 mg | |
| Immune Digestive Blend | 38 mg | † |
| Carbs & Sugar Digestive Blend | 23 mg | † |
| Fruit & Vegetable Fiber Digestive Blend | 23 mg | † |
| Dairy Digestive Enzymes | 3 mg | † |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Water, Purified, Medium Chain Triglyceride.
Directions: Suggested use: Adults take 1 veggie capsule daily before a meal, or as recommended by a qualified healthcare professional.
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