Natural Factors Papaya Enzymes Chewable - 120 Chewable Tablets
As a digestive aid, this handy and tasty chewable is excellent for people on the go. Chewed following a meal, papaya enzyme helps the digestive system break down food.
Enzymes are molecules that speed up chemical reactions – they either help build new molecules or they split the bonds that join molecules together to break them into smaller units. This is extremely important in a vast number of bodily functions and is absolutely essential for healthy, comfortable digestion of food.
Most enzyme supplements contain proteolytic enzymes, also called proteases, that break down proteins. These enzymes include chymotrypsin and trypsin from pancreatin (from hog pancreas), bromelain (pineapple enzyme), papain (papaya enzyme), and fungal and bacterial proteases. Proteolytic enzymes are often used to help improve digestion and relieve abdominal bloating and discomfort, and excessive flatulence.
Uses and benefits
- Digestive support
- Helps improve digestion of meals
- Reduces bloating and gas
- Fast acting
- Delicious chewable tablet
Papain (Carica papaya) (fruit) | 300,000 USP |
Amylase (Aspergillus oryzae) (whole plant) | 500 SKBU |
Bromelain (Ananas comosus) (stem) | 32,000 PU |
USP (U.S. Pharmacopeia), PU (Food Chemical Codex Papain Unit), SKBU (Sansted, Kneen, Blish Alpha Amylase Unit). |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Dextrose, fructose, natural orange colour (annatto), amla, citric acid, papaya flavour, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).
Please Note:
Children: Suitable for children at one-half the adult dosage.
Pregnancy and Nursing: As the effects of enzyme preparations during pregnancy and lactation have not been sufficiently evaluated, it should not be used during these times unless directed to do so by a health care practitioner.
Seniors: No special precautions are known.
Enzyme Chart (pdf)