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Enzyme

Protease

Proteases are enzymes that break proteins down into smaller peptides and amino acids. Supplements come from plants such as pineapple and papaya, from microbes or from animal pancreas.

Gut Health

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

Microbiome healthGut HealthSmallCNo linked study
InflammationSmallCNo linked study
Bloating & gas reliefGut HealthSmallCNo linked study
Digestive sensitivityGut HealthSmallCNo linked study
Gut healthSmallCNo linked study
Every rating with its studiesGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

Why people take it

Essential Health20.5%
Gut Health18.9%
Immune Support17.5%
Energy12.4%
Detox11.9%
Fitness3.8%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Sources

  1. SuppCo · Protease nutrient profile