NOW Foods Plant Enzymes, 240 Veg Capsules supplement bottle
NOW Foods

Plant Enzymes, 240 Veg Capsules

What We Researched
9 active ingredients analyzed · 3 inactive ingredients decoded · 7 brand certifications checked · 3 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
80
Product Score Good
100
Brand Score Excellent

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Multi-Enzyme Blend 71 mg **
Protease 12,500 HUT **
Acid-Stable Protease 2,500 HUT **
Amylase 2,500 DU **
Lipase 750 FIP **
Cellulase 500 CU **
Lactase 200 ALU **
Papain (from Papaya) 6,000 FCC PU **
Bromelain (from Pineapple) 5,000 FCC PU **
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Multi-Enzyme Blend Good
  • Protease Good
  • Acid-Stable Protease Good
  • Amylase Good
  • Lipase Good
  • Cellulase Fair
  • Lactase Fair
  • Papain (from Papaya) Fair
  • Bromelain (from Pineapple) Good
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Hypromellose (Cellulose Capsule)
  • Calcium laurate and silicon dioxide
Efficacy Poor

Dosage Analysis

  • Lactase 200 ALU Under-dosed
  • Bromelain (from Pineapple) 5,000 FCC PU High

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Multi-Enzyme Blend 71 mg **
Protease 12,500 HUT **
Acid-Stable Protease 2,500 HUT **
Amylase 2,500 DU **
Lipase 750 FIP **
Cellulase 500 CU **
Lactase 200 ALU **
Papain (from Papaya) 6,000 FCC PU **
Bromelain (from Pineapple) 5,000 FCC PU **

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

Adds bulk to small-dose supplements to make tablets/capsules a manageable size.

Hypromellose (Cellulose Capsule) Safe

It is used as a material for making vegetarian capsules.

Calcium laurate and silicon dioxide Unknown

Price Comparison

Price History

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Brand Trust Report
NOW Foods

Founded 1968 · Bloomingdale, Illinois, USA · 996 products · nowfoods.com

Certifications

7 certifications
Consumerlab Verified Source
Informed Sport Verified Source
Labdoor Verified Source
Non Gmo Project Verified Source
Npa Gmp Verified Source
Usda Organic Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source

Transparency

5 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Coa Availability — Verified Source
Testing Lab Disclosure — Verified Source
In House Testing — Verified Source

Violation History

7 incidents
Lawsuit Mislabeled St. John's Wort supplement, containing significantly less of the active ingredient than advertised.NoneSource
Lawsuit A data breach that compromised personal and health information of employees and dependents.2023Source
Prop 65 Lead2021-11-30Source
Recall NOW Real Food® Raw Macadamia Nuts2020-06-12Source
Recall NOW Real Food® Zesty Sprouting Mix2018-06-21Source
Lawsuit Misleadingly using slack-fill packaging for their Vitamin C supplements.2015Source
Fda Warning Adulterated Dietary Supplement due to pesticide (quintozene) contamination in American Ginseng.2007-10-12Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NOW Foods Plant Enzymes, 240 Veg Capsules a good supplement?

NOW Foods Plant Enzymes, 240 Veg Capsules received a product quality score of 80/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 9 active ingredients Of the 3 inactive ingredients, 2 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, NOW Foods, holds a brand trust score of 100/100 with 7 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Informed Sport, Labdoor, Non Gmo Project.

What are the ingredients in NOW Foods Plant Enzymes, 240 Veg Capsules?

NOW Foods Plant Enzymes, 240 Veg Capsules contains 9 active ingredients: Multi-Enzyme Blend (71 mg), Protease (12,500 HUT), Acid-Stable Protease (2,500 HUT), Amylase (2,500 DU), Lipase (750 FIP), Cellulase (500 CU), and 3 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is NOW Foods Plant Enzymes, 240 Veg Capsules safe to take?

NOW Foods Plant Enzymes, 240 Veg Capsules 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.

Is NOW Foods a trustworthy supplement brand?

NOW Foods receives a brand trust score of 100/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Bloomingdale, Illinois, USA, the company offers 996 products in their lineup. They hold 7 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Informed Sport, Labdoor, Non Gmo Project. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: NOW Foods has 7 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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