Natural Digestive Enzymes with Protease, Amylase & Lipase, 250 Tablets

Carlson Natural Digestive Enzymes with Protease, Amylase & Lipase, 250 Tablets received a product quality score of 79/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 6 active ingredients with 250 servings per container. Of the 10 inactive ingredients, 9 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Carlson, holds a brand trust score of 84/100 with 6 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Labdoor, Non Gmo Project, Fda Gmp Inspections.

Carlson Natural Digestive Enzymes with Protease, Amylase & Lipase contains 6 active ingredients: Calcium (from dicalcium phosphate) (22 mg), Pancreatin Concentrate 4x (340 mg), Amylase (30,000 USP units), Protease (30,000 USP units), Lipase (2,000 USP units), Ox Bile (34 mg). Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Carlson Natural Digestive Enzymes with Protease, Amylase & Lipase, 250 Tablets has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Carlson receives a brand trust score of 84/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States, the company offers 378 products in their lineup. They hold 6 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Labdoor, Non Gmo Project, Fda Gmp Inspections. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Carlson has 4 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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