About us

Carefree eating – solutions for food intolerances

As early as 1995, we were the first company in Germany to develop and market a lactase product, Lactrase®. For over 23 years, Lactrase® has been the no. 1 brand in the lactase supplement segment in pharmacies.

In 2006, we were the first supplier in Germany to launch a product containing the enzymes alpha-galactosidase and sucrase for the breakdown of oligosaccharides (Vegitase®). Three years later, we introduced the successor product Oligase 600, which is unique in Germany, to pharmacies. With its combination of four enzymes, Oligase 600 breaks down oligo- and polysaccharides that are indigestable for everyone into easily digestible simple sugars.

After more than 20 years as experts and market leaders in Germany and Austria in the field of food intolerances, we launched Fructaid® in 2016 in pharmacies, a product for people with the widespread intestinal fructose intolerance, in pharmacies.

Key figures

1994
For 30 years, Pro Natura has been doing pioneering work in the field of food intolerances
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To date, Pro Natura brands have been sold in more than ten countries worldwide
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Pro Natura has 31 products in its range in Germany

Our history

Since our founding in 1994, Pro Natura Gesellschaft für gesunde Ernährung mbH has become a leading provider of enzyme supplements for food intolerances. An integral part of this success story is the company’s commitment to people’s needs and well-being. In doing so, innovative approaches are pursued to offer high-quality products that improve people’s lives.

Introduction of Lactrase® as the first lactase preparation in Germany
Introduction of Oligase (formerly Vegitase®) as Germany's first enzyme mixture for the breakdown of indigestible carbohydrates
Introduction of Fructaid®, the medical device for the alleviation/prevention of digestive problems caused by fructose malabsorption
30th anniversary as a pioneer and market leader in the pharmacy for the food intolerances sector