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PAPAYA ENZYMES
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Papain can be beneficial
for people with
food allergies, low immune
function, inflammation and
more ...
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PAPAYA ENZYMES
(PAPAIN) |
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Papaya is the source
for the enzyme
Papain |
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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. |
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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. |
Papain –
QUICK FACTS
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SOURCES
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Papaya. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Protein
indigestion,
food
allergies,
low immune
function,
inflammation,
arthritis,
sinusitis.
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OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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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
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Multi-enzymes,
papain,
turmeric,
devil’s
claw,
boswelia. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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Do not take
papain if
you have
active
stomach
ulcers,
active
bleeding,
hypertension
or
cardiovascular
disease.
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Papain
should not
be used with
blood
thinners,
NSAIDs or
aspirin.
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Discontinue
papain 2
weeks prior
to dental
work or
surgery.
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