- Assists in the digestion of all types of food, with the exception of dairy: Protease is the enzyme that digests protein; amylase digests carbohydrates and lipase digests lipids (fats). Pancreatin is necessary for protein, lipid and carbohydrate digestion. Mycozyme metabolizes carbohydrates. Bromelain, pepsin, and betaine HCl all help break down protein. Bile salts assist the digestion of lipids.