Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found in pineapple that aids in breaking down proteins. It is commonly used as a natural ...
Papaya trees, native to Central America, are now grown in tropical regions all over the world. The large, yellow-orange papaya fruit is a good source of vitamin C, folic acid, potassium -- and an ...
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers identified a papain-like protease inhibitor for treating severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections.
Q: I have read your articles about various ways to treat heartburn naturally. What I have found most helpful are chewable papaya enzymes. A: We have heard from other readers that chewing a tablet with ...
Papaya contains papain and chymopapain, proteolytic enzymes that break down proteins into amino acids. This reduces the workload on the digestive tract, especially after heavy meals.