Using a blend of vegetarian digestive enzymes & herbal extracts to help maintain a healthy digestive function. The capsules include the key enzymes protease that help to break down protein, amylase that breaks down carbohydrates, lipase to break down fat & also lactase, which digests lactose the primary sugar in milk. Lactase is particularly key as some people are lactose intolerant. Digest-Pro is useful during times of everyday stress or convalescence & for those experiencing poor appetite & digestive problems. It is very helpful for older people as the levels of digestive enzymes reduce with age. May not be suitable for people with gluten sensitivity.