Is a higher dose always better?

No. Dose-fit rewards landing inside the range studied for the outcome — over-dosing (common with melatonin) or under-dosing both lower the score. The goal is the effective dose, not the biggest number.

What does the Value score mean?

The Value score compares a product's price per serving with clinically relevant products ranked for the same outcome. A score of 50 is the typical price; above 50 means better value than typical, while below 50 means the product costs more than typical. It is a 0–100 value signal, not a percentile.

Why is the cheapest product not #1?

Cost is only one input. The cheapest pick here is a citrate form with weaker absorption and a stock-risk flag, so it leads on Value-for-cost but trails on the composite that also weighs evidence, dose fit and availability.

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Reduce malabsorption

What this outcome means

Malabsorption is when your gut struggles to take in nutrients from the food you eat, so calories, vitamins, or minerals pass through instead of being absorbed. On DoseRank it maps to a defined health outcome built from human studies on nutrient absorption markers, stool fat content, and blood nutrient levels – data sourced from open sources and specialized resources. DoseRank is not medical advice.

Who it's for

Digestive disordersCeliac, Crohn's, or similar conditions that impair the gut lining.

Unexplained deficienciesLow vitamin or mineral levels despite a reasonable diet.

Post-surgical gutsAltered anatomy after bowel or weight-loss surgery that limits uptake.

Stack buildersAlready taking supplements such as Lipase or Ox Bile and want the dose right.

Evidence level

86Strong

Lipase, Protease, and Amylase – have strong public evidence, and Ox Bile adds supporting evidence. DoseRank looks at both evidence quality and formula fit. A DoseFit Score of 56 means this product's ingredient forms and doses are close to what was used in the studies behind this ranking - DoseRank weights each product ingredient.

Best ingredients

Lipase, Protease, and Amylase lead this outcome, supported by Ox Bile.

Dose mismatchDoseFit 56

Scores reward products dosed inside or above the studied range, not just the right ingredient. Examples: In range: Ox Bile 150 mg vs 125-1000 mg; Below range: Protease 82.5 mg (calculated) vs 300-1000 mg, Betaine HCl 5 mg vs 500-1500 mg.

Thin spots

Betaine HCl has low evidence for this outcome, so it is flagged as an evidence gap rather than treated as a proven driver.

Processed

976

Available

976

Ingredients

Brands

162

Coverage

100%

How to read the scores

What every metric means

Each score is 0–100. Higher is better for every metric below.

CompositeThe overall DoseRank score — a weighted blend of clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust and value.Higher is better

ClinicalHow strongly the formula's ingredients and doses match what clinical studies used for this outcome.Higher is better

EvidenceHow much published human research backs the formula's key ingredients for this outcome — both how many studies exist and how strong they are.Higher is better

ValueHow the price per serving compares with similar products for this outcome — 50 is the typical price, higher means better value for your money.Higher is better

TrustHow well customers rate this product, with extra weight given to ratings backed by a large number of reviews.Higher is better

PopularityHow strongly this product sells compared with the other ranked products for this outcome.Higher is better

This legend covers the scores on this page — for data sources, scoring weights, and limits, read the full methodology →

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Reduce malabsorption

What this outcome means

Who it's for

Digestive disordersCeliac, Crohn's, or similar conditions that impair the gut lining.

Unexplained deficienciesLow vitamin or mineral levels despite a reasonable diet.

Post-surgical gutsAltered anatomy after bowel or weight-loss surgery that limits uptake.

Stack buildersAlready taking supplements such as Lipase or Ox Bile and want the dose right.

Evidence level

86Strong

Best ingredients

Lipase, Protease, and Amylase lead this outcome, supported by Ox Bile.

Dose mismatchDoseFit 56

Thin spots

Betaine HCl has low evidence for this outcome, so it is flagged as an evidence gap rather than treated as a proven driver.

Processed

976

Available

976

Ingredients

Brands

162

Coverage

100%

Relevant ingredients

Which ingredient types matter for malabsorptionOpen to see which ingredient types matter for malabsorption

864 products across 4 ingredient types — open to filter the ranking.

Use types to filter ranked products

Adsorbents & Inert Functional Materials

52 products

Binding agents like charcoal and silica that adsorb or stabilize. Functional and non-nutritive – they can bind nutrients, so time them apart.

Typical:

Enzymes

552 products

Proteins that speed specific reactions, from digesting food to thinning fibrin. Taken with meals for digestion or away from food for systemic effects.

Typical: , , , ...

Glandulars & Animal-Derived Extracts

43 products

Animal gland and organ-tissue extracts used traditionally for targeted organ support. Purity and grass-fed sourcing are the key quality markers.

Typical:

Amino Acids & Derivatives

217 products

The building blocks of protein, taken singly for targeted effects – leucine for muscle, theanine for calm. Free-form versions absorb fast on an empty stomach.

Typical:

Top decision cards

Best products for malabsorption

Ranking by · Composite outcome score

Best overall — the composite outcome score.

Top pick · DoseRank

Why this ranks #1 for malabsorption

Swanson Vitamins, Digestive Enzymes, 180 Tablets

Swanson Vitamins$0.13 / serving4.6 · 878Available now

Also helps with

Digestive comfort

Why this ranks here

Evidence fitLipase and Protease lead the evidence here, backed by Ox Bile.
Dose fit1 of 4 dosed ingredients land in the studied range. Ox Bile at 150 mg lands inside the studied 125-1000 mg window.
Price / serving$0.13 per serving — mid price tier for this outcome.
AvailabilityIn stock across major retailers; 99% availability confidence.
TrustSolid trust signals from buyer ratings, with room to grow.

The numbers

82.5 mg (calculated)

150 mgIn rangeinside the studied 125-1000 mg window

82.5 mg (calculated)Below rangebelow the studied 300-1000 mg window

5 mgBelow rangebelow the studied 500-1500 mg window

80 mgBelow rangebelow the studied 100-500 mg window

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NOW Foods, Super Enzymes, 90 Capsules

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Nutricost, Ox Bile , 125 mg , 240 Capsules

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