Info: 180 Chewable Lozenges
Made from whole, unripe (since its proteolytic enzymes papain and chymopapain are no longer present in the ripened fruit), spray-dried papaya powder, each lozenge contains 40mg of papaya, along with other food enzymes such as Bromelain (from pineapple) and Protease (from the same beneficial fungus used in Koji Fermentation to transform rice, similar to the way yeast can transform hard to digest grains of wheat into easily digested bread) to break down the proteins, fats, starches and carbs, aid digestion, and reduce inflammation.
Info: 180 Chewable Lozenges
Made from whole, unripe (since its proteolytic enzymes papain and chymopapain are no longer present in the ripened fruit), spray-dried papaya powder, each lozenge contains 40mg of papaya, along with other food enzymes such as Bromelain (from pineapple) and Protease (from the same beneficial fungus used in Koji Fermentation to transform rice, similar to the way yeast can transform hard to digest grains of wheat into easily digested bread) to break down the proteins, fats, starches and carbs, aid digestion, and reduce inflammation.
Product Notes:
These chewable lozenges of Papaya Enzymes with Mint and Chlorophyll have a refreshing taste and are excellent when taken after meals.
NOW Foods Papaya Enzymes work very quickly, especially when chewed, and are suitable both for those who have difficulty swallowing pills and for vegetarians or vegans.
Ingredients:
Each capsule contains:
Papain (Carica papaya) (Fruit): 50 mg (100 FCC PU)
Papaya (Carica papaya) (Whole): 40 mg
Bromelain (Ananas comosus) (Stem): 10 mg (360,000 FCC PU)
Protease (Aspergillus oryzae) (Whole): 10 mg (50 FCC HUT)
Lipase (Aspergillus niger) (Whole): 1 mg (10 USP LU)
Cellulase (Aspergillus niger) (Whole): 0.31 mg (1.25 FCC CU)
Alpha-Amylase (Aspergillus oryzae) (Whole): 1 mg (25 FCC DU)
Non-medicinal ingredients: Sorbitol, Mannitol, Stearic acid (vegetable source), Magnesium stearate (vegetable source), Silica, Peppermint Powder, Peppermint Oil and Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin.
Suggested Usage:
Adult Dosage: Take 2 lozenges, 3 times per day. Take with food/meals. For prolonged use, consult a health care practitioner. These lozenges are also useful as a mint breath freshener.
Warnings:
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to using papaya enzymes if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have diabetes, if you have an allergy to latex or fruits (such as avocado, banana, chestnut, passion fruit, fig, melon, mango, kiwi, pineapple, peach, and tomatoes), or if you have gastrointestinal lesions/ulcers, are taking anticoagulant agents, blood thinners, antibiotics, anti- inflammatory agents or other enzyme products or are having surgery. Hypersensitivity/allergy has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea have been known to occur; in which case discontinue use, and consult a healthcare practitioner.
Health Canada Natural Product Number: 80034150.