I too am concerned about the enteric coating containing phthalates. My OB/GYN suggested I try a Estrovera, a siberian rhubarb for menopause. When I researched the product, I found that they use a synthetic enteric coating. I contacted the company and they pretty much dismissed my concerns. I cannot understand why they would make a natural health product, especially one dealing with hormone balance, and then encapsulate it in a plastic that is know to disrupt hormones.

Every company says "it such a small amount" so it's safe. But chances are you getting it from multiple sources so it's no longer a small amount.

There are alternatives. http://www.serrapeptase.org/enteric-...-serrapeptase/