Udo’s Choice Digestive Enzymes Gold | Advanced High-Potency Digestive Enzymes for Protein, Fat & Complex Carbohydrate Breakdown

Stronger enzyme support for real-life digestion.

Udo’s Choice Digestive Enzymes Gold is our most advanced, high-potency formula - featuring nine plant-based digestive enzymes, including three targeted proteases and alpha-galactosidase for complex carbohydrates. Designed to support the breakdown of protein, fat, fibre and hard-to-digest plant foods, this blend is ideal for active lifestyles, high-protein diets, and anyone needing deeper digestive support.

Loved & trusted in the UK for over 20 years, Digestive Enzymes Gold is the original, clean, plant-based formula — designed to work naturally with your digestive system.

Why You’ll Love It

Digestive Enzymes Gold is a high-strength, broad-spectrum digestive enzyme blend formulated to help your body efficiently break down:

• Proteins (three different proteases, plus bromelain)
• Fats (lipase)
• Starches (amylase)
• Complex plant carbohydrates (alpha-galactosidase — ideal for beans/pulses)
• Vegetable fibre (cellulase)
• Lactose (lactase)

Perfect if you:

• Follow a high-protein diet

• Eat a plant-based or vegetarian diet high in beans, lentils and pulses

• Are an athlete consuming increased calories

• Experience heaviness after fatty meals

• Want enhanced nutrient breakdown and digestive comfort

• Need a stronger formula than our standard Digestive Enzyme Blend

What Makes Digestive Enzymes Gold Different?

✔ Triple Protease System - supports efficient breakdown of proteins throughout the digestive tract
✔ Alpha-Galactosidase - helps break down gas-forming carbohydrates
✔ High Potency, Broad Spectrum - nine enzymes working across multiple pH ranges
✔ 100% plant-based enzymes - no ox bile, betaine HCl or animal derivatives
✔ Survives stomach acidity naturally - no enteric coating needed
✔ Measured using FCC standards - the global gold standard for enzyme activity
✔ Ideal for athletes, active individuals, and high-protein diets
✔ Great for plant-based eaters (beans, pulses, whole grains, and fibre-rich diets)

Inside the Blend (per capsule)

Digestive Enzymes Gold includes nine active plant-based enzymes, each chosen to mirror your body’s natural digestive process:

Protein Breakdown

• Protease 3.0

• Protease 4.5

• Protease 6.0

• Bromelain (additional protein support)

Carbohydrate Breakdown

• Amylase - starches & carbohydrates

• Alpha-Galactosidase - complex plant carbs (beans, pulses, vegetables)

• Lactase - lactose (milk sugar)

Fat & Fibre Breakdown

• Lipase - dietary fats

• Cellulase - plant fibre

Together, these enzymes support comfortable digestion from start to finish - whether you’re enjoying larger meals, richer foods, or protein-heavy dishes. 

Benefits at a Glance

• Supports complete breakdown of proteins, fats, carbohydrates & fibre

• Ideal for high-protein diets (gym-goers, athletes, bodybuilders)

• Helps reduce discomfort from gas-forming foods (beans/pulses)

• Enhances nutrient release from food

• Supports smoother, lighter digestion after meals

• Works throughout the digestive tract

• 100% plant-based, vegetarian, gluten-free & dairy-free

• No artificial fillers, no betaine HCl, no animal enzymes

• Trusted for over 20 years

How to Take

Take 1 capsule just before meals, up to 3 times daily.
Swallow with water.

Suitable for daily use, intermittent use, travel, holidays, or larger meals.

Ingredients 

Per capsule:

• Alpha-amylase — 41.7 mg (5000 FCC DU)

• Protease 3.0 — 40 mg (80 FCC SAP)

• Protease 4.5 — 37.5 mg (30,000 FCC HUT)

• Lactase — 37.5 mg (3000 FCC ALU)

• Alpha-galactosidase — 30.7 mg (400 FCC GalU)

• Protease 6.0 — 20 mg (10,000 FCC HUT)

• Bromelain — 16.7 mg (500,000 FCC PU)

• Lipase — 14.4 mg (1500 FCC LU)

• Cellulase — 4 mg (275 FCC CU)

Other ingredients:
Hypromellose (vegetarian capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin.

Free from:
Gluten, dairy, artificial additives, animal enzymes, GMOs.

Suitability

• Vegetarian

• Gluten-free

• Dairy-free

• Non-GMO

• No betaine HCl

• No ox bile

• No animal enzymes

Perfect for sensitive digestion.

Digestive Enzymes Gold - FAQ Section

What makes Digestive Enzymes Gold stronger than the regular blend?
It contains nine enzymes instead of seven, including three proteases and alpha-galactosidase - ideal for breaking down protein, fat and complex plant carbohydrates.

Who is this for?
Anyone needing extra digestive support - especially athletes, those eating high-protein or plant-heavy diets, or people who experience discomfort after richer meals.

Is it suitable for vegans or vegetarians?
Yes - all enzymes are from plant-based fermentation.

Can I take Digestive Enzymes Gold with other Udo’s products?
Yes — especially with Microbiotics for gut support or Udo’s Oil for essential fatty acids.

Do I need to refrigerate it?
No - it’s shelf-stable.

When should I take it?
Just before meals for best results.