Papaya is the source for the enzyme Papain

Papaya Enzyme

By: Articles by a Naturopathic Doctor and a Holistic Nutritionist

Papain can be beneficial for people with food allergies, low immune function, inflammation and more ...

Updated Mar. 04th, 2022

The papaya seeds contain papain a naturally occurring protein-digestive (proteolytic) enzyme. The term “leaky gut” is used to describe undigested protein particles that get into the bloodstream and cause allergic reactions. By effectively breaking down protein papain supplements decrease the number of undigested protein particles that gain entrance to the body.

Papain improves food allergies, indigestion, and immune functioning. Besides being used as a protein digestive aid, the enzymes in papain inhibit inflammatory chemicals called prostaglandins. The anti-inflammatory effect has been studied for its effectiveness in inflammatory conditions like arthritis and sinusitis.

In order to get substantial amounts of papain from papaya, you must dry the papaya seeds and grind them. They can be sprinkled onto food. Papain can be purchased in capsules. Papain is found as a component of digestive, multi-enzyme or anti-inflammatory formulas.

Do not take papain if you have active stomach ulcers, active bleeding, hypertension or cardiovascular disease. Papain should not be used with blood thinners, NSAIDs or aspirin. Discontinue papain 2 weeks prior to dental work or surgery.

Nutritional Information

	papain – quick facts
sources	· papaya.
applications	· protein indigestion, food allergies, low immune function, inflammation, arthritis, sinusitis
optimum dosage	· digestive aid, 1-2 tablets with each meal. inflammation 1-3 tablets daily between meals. (clinical doses may be higher as recommended by your practitioner).
works well with	· multi-enzymes, papain, turmeric, devil’s claw, boswelia
important information click for products	· do not take papain if you have active stomach ulcers, active bleeding, hypertension or cardiovascular disease. · papain should not be used with blood thinners, nsaids or aspirin. · discontinue papain 2 weeks prior to dental work or surgery.
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