Jocko Digestive Enzymes: What's Inside, How It Works, and Who It's For
TL;DR: Jocko Digestive Enzymes is a full-spectrum formula built for high-performance diets. It includes multi-pH proteases for complete protein breakdown, 500mg Betaine HCl to support stomach acid, specialty enzymes for dairy and fiber, and phytase to help unlock minerals from plant foods. This isn’t comfort support—it’s performance digestion.
Every Meal Is Fuel—If Your Body Can Break It Down
You eat with intention. High-protein meals. Fiber-heavy vegetables. Performance carbs. Dairy for recovery shakes. The fuel is there.
But here’s the problem: your digestive system might not be keeping up.
Bloating after meals. Gas from vegetables and legumes. A heavy stomach before training. These aren’t just discomforts—they’re signs that your gut is leaving nutrients on the table. Incomplete protein digestion means fewer usable amino acids. Missed minerals from plant foods. Less fuel for the work ahead.
For someone who trains hard and eats with discipline, poor digestion becomes a performance bottleneck.
Jocko Digestive Enzymes is built to address this. Not as a comfort tool, but as a training tool—engineered to help your body extract more from every meal so you can recover faster, train harder, and stay mission-ready.
What Are Digestive Enzymes?
Digestive enzymes are proteins your body produces to break down food into absorbable nutrients. Different enzymes handle different jobs: proteases break down protein, lipases handle fat, amylases tackle carbohydrates.
Your body makes these enzymes naturally, but production varies. Stress, age, diet composition, and meal size all affect how well you digest what you eat. When enzyme production falls short, food passes through without full breakdown—leading to bloating, gas, and reduced nutrient absorption.
Supplemental digestive enzymes support this process by providing additional enzyme activity at the point of digestion. The goal isn’t to replace your body’s production—it’s to ensure your system has what it needs to handle demanding diets.
Most enzyme supplements cover the basics: protein, carbs, fat. Jocko Digestive Enzymes goes further.
What’s Inside Jocko Digestive Enzymes
This formula is organized into five functional complexes, each targeting specific digestive challenges:
Protein-Digesting Complex
| Ingredient | What It Is | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Protease (45,000 HUT) | Protein-digesting enzyme | Breaks down protein into smaller peptides |
| Protease 3.0 (5,000 HUT) | Acid-stable protease | Works in the acidic stomach environment (pH 3.0) |
| Protease 6.0 (30,000 HUT) | Alkaline protease | Works in the small intestine (pH 6.0) |
| Betaine HCl (500mg) | Stomach acid support | Supports optimal stomach acidity for enzyme activation |
Why it matters: Most enzyme formulas include one generic protease. This formula includes three proteases active at different pH levels—covering protein digestion from stomach through small intestine. Betaine HCl supports the acidic environment where protein breakdown begins, helping activate pepsin and other digestive processes.
Carbohydrate, Sugar & Dairy Complex
| Ingredient | What It Is | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha-Amylase (10,000 DU) | Starch enzyme | Breaks down complex carbohydrates |
| Glucoamylase (50 AGU) | Starch enzyme | Converts starches to glucose |
| Invertase (500 SU) | Sugar enzyme | Breaks down sucrose (table sugar) |
| Lactase (4,500 ALU) | Dairy enzyme | Breaks down lactose (milk sugar) |
| Alpha-Galactosidase (300 GALU) | Bean/veggie enzyme | Breaks down complex carbs in beans and cruciferous vegetables |
Why it matters: This complex handles everything from rice and potatoes to the lactose in your post-workout shake. Alpha-galactosidase specifically targets the oligosaccharides in beans and vegetables that cause gas—the compounds your body can’t break down on its own.
Fiber-Breakdown Complex
| Ingredient | What It Is | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Beta-Glucanase (100 BGU) | Fiber enzyme | Breaks down beta-glucans in oats and grains |
| Cellulase (2,500 CU) | Plant fiber enzyme | Breaks down cellulose in vegetables |
| Hemicellulase (5,000 HCU) | Plant fiber enzyme | Breaks down hemicellulose in plant cell walls |
| Pectinase (100 ENDO-PGU) | Fruit fiber enzyme | Breaks down pectin in fruits and vegetables |
Why it matters: Plant cell walls are tough. These four enzymes work together to break down different fiber structures, helping reduce the digestive burden from high-fiber diets and supporting more complete nutrient extraction from vegetables, fruits, and grains.
Fat-Digesting Enzyme
| Ingredient | What It Is | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Lipase (3,000 FIP) | Fat enzyme | Breaks down dietary fats into fatty acids |
Why it matters: Lipase supports the breakdown of fats into absorbable fatty acids, which is essential for energy production and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K).
Nutrient-Unlocking Enzyme
| Ingredient | What It Is | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Phytase (100 FTU) | Anti-nutrient enzyme | Breaks down phytic acid in grains, seeds, and legumes |
Why it matters: Phytic acid binds to minerals like zinc, magnesium, and iron—preventing absorption. Phytase breaks down phytic acid, helping unlock these minerals from plant foods. This is especially relevant for athletes who rely on whole grains, nuts, and legumes as fuel sources.
How It Works
The formula operates on three principles:
1. Multi-pH Coverage
Digestion happens across different pH environments. Your stomach is acidic (pH 1.5-3.5), while your small intestine is more neutral (pH 6-7). Most enzymes only work in one range. This formula includes proteases active at pH 3.0 (stomach) and pH 6.0 (small intestine)—ensuring protein breakdown continues throughout the digestive tract.
2. Stomach Acid Support
The stomach doesn’t just need acid—it needs enough of it, at the right time, to initiate protein digestion. When training volume and protein intake are both high, digestive demand increases, and the system can feel taxed even when everything is functioning normally. Betaine HCl (500mg) supports gastric acidity, creating the environment where protein digestion begins and other enzymes activate properly.
3. Full-Spectrum Coverage
Rather than focusing only on macronutrients, this formula addresses the real foods active people eat: high-protein meals, dairy-based shakes, fiber-heavy vegetables, beans, whole grains, and plant foods containing anti-nutrients. Each enzyme complex targets a specific challenge.
Who It’s For
This formula is built for people whose diets outpace their digestion:
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Athletes increasing protein intake — Eating 150g+ protein daily requires serious digestive capacity. Multi-pH proteases and Betaine HCl support complete protein breakdown. Pair with Jocko Protein Powder for a complete nutrition stack.
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Anyone experiencing bloating from clean eating — High-fiber vegetables, legumes, and whole grains are healthy but hard to digest. The fiber complex and alpha-galactosidase help reduce digestive discomfort from these foods.
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Fitness enthusiasts focused on nutrient utilization — Recovery depends on absorption. Supporting complete digestion means more usable amino acids, better mineral uptake, and fuel that actually reaches your muscles. Stack with Jocko Greens for comprehensive nutrition support.
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People stacking with protein, EAAs, or mass-building nutrition — High-volume eating demands high-capacity digestion. This formula helps your system handle the load. See our complete supplement lineup for stacking options.
How to Use
Suggested use: Take 1 capsule with 8 oz water at the beginning of any meal.
When to prioritize it: - Before high-protein meals (steak, chicken, protein-heavy dishes) - Before high-fiber meals (salads, vegetables, beans, legumes) - Before dairy-containing meals or shakes - Before large meals where digestive demand is high
Maximum: Do not exceed 3 servings in 24 hours.
Format: 60 capsules per bottle (60 servings)
What Makes It Different
Most digestive enzyme supplements are built for general comfort—basic coverage of protein, carbs, and fat. Jocko Digestive Enzymes is built for active people with demanding diets:
| Feature | Generic Enzyme | Jocko Digestive Enzymes |
|---|---|---|
| Protease types | 1 (single pH) | 3 (multi-pH coverage) |
| Stomach acid support | No | Yes (500mg Betaine HCl) |
| Fiber enzymes | Limited or none | 4-enzyme complex |
| Anti-nutrient support | No | Yes (Phytase) |
| Dairy support | Sometimes | Yes (Lactase) |
| Bean/veggie support | Rarely | Yes (Alpha-galactosidase) |
This isn’t about avoiding discomfort. It’s about unlocking more from your fuel—more usable protein, better mineral absorption, reduced digestive drag before training, and a gut that keeps pace with your discipline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do digestive enzymes help with bloating?
Digestive enzymes may help reduce occasional bloating caused by incomplete food breakdown. Enzymes like alpha-galactosidase (for beans/vegetables) and lactase (for dairy) specifically target common bloating triggers. Results vary by individual.
Can I take this with protein shakes?
Yes. Taking a capsule before a protein shake supports protein digestion, especially for whey-based shakes that contain lactose. The lactase and protease blend work together to support complete breakdown.
Is this safe to take with other supplements?
Digestive enzymes are generally well-tolerated and can be taken alongside other supplements. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or nursing, or take medications, consult your physician before use.
When will I notice a difference?
Many people notice reduced bloating and improved comfort within the first few uses. Digestive enzyme effects are typically felt during or shortly after meals, not cumulative over weeks.
Bottom Line
Jocko Digestive Enzymes is a full-spectrum formula built for people who eat to perform. Multi-pH proteases, Betaine HCl, fiber enzymes, and phytase work together to support complete digestion of demanding diets—helping you extract more from every meal.
Your fuel is only as good as your ability to use it. This formula is built to close that gap.
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