Physician's Preference Digestive Enzyme Complete
Brand: Physician's Preference · Form: CAPSULE [E0159]
Our assessment
Our assessment is that Physician's Preference Digestive Enzyme Complete is a supplement intended to support digestion, but the critical data we have relates specifically to its ingredient calcium. The evidence shows that calcium is essential for bone health, but it is not a digestive enzyme [NIH ODS]. You should be aware that this product contains calcium, and we can only provide data for that specific ingredient based on the information available.
How it works
Calcium works in your body through two primary mechanisms. First, it supports bone mineralization, meaning it helps deposit minerals into your bone structure to maintain density and strength. Second, it supports neuromuscular relaxation, which helps your muscles relax and nerves signal properly [NIH ODS]. While the product label lists digestive enzymes, the data provided does not include specific information on how those enzymes function.
Safety profile
The FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports for all products in their database. For calcium specifically, some research suggests that high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer [NIH ODS]. High levels of calcium in your blood and urine can cause poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, low phosphate levels, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent need to urinate, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS]. Side effects for the digestive enzymes themselves are not available in the provided data.
Our recommendation
Our recommendation is to be cautious. Since the data only provides information on calcium, you should check with your healthcare provider before taking this product, especially if you are on medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, or phenytoin, as calcium can reduce their absorption [NIH ODS]. Data on the safety and efficacy of the specific digestive enzymes in this product is not available, so we cannot make a confident recommendation for its intended use.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Physician's Preference |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 180.0 Vcap(s)(R) |
| Market Status | Off Market |
How to Read This Label
Supplement labels contain several key sections regulated by the FDA:
- Serving Size — The recommended amount per dose. Always check this — some products require multiple capsules per serving.
- Amount Per Serving — Shows the quantity of each nutrient in the product, typically in IU (International Units), mg (milligrams), or mcg (micrograms).
- % Daily Value (%DV) — Indicates how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 5% DV or less is low; 20% DV or more is high.
- Other Ingredients — Lists inactive ingredients like fillers, binders, and capsule materials (e.g., gelatin, cellulose, magnesium stearate).
- Suggested Use — The manufacturer's recommended directions for taking the supplement, including timing and dosage.
Source: FDA Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide