NOW Foods Papaya Enzyme
NOW Foods Papaya Enzyme is a chewable lozenge made with papaya powder plus mint and chlorophyll, intended to be chewed after meals. The mint gives it a refreshing taste, so it also doubles as a breath freshener.
Key features
- 40 mg of papaya per lozenge
- Made from whole, unripe papaya that has been spray dried into a powder
- Also contains the enzymes protease, lipase and cellulase
- Flavoured with mint and includes chlorophyll
- Chewable lozenge format
Digestive enzymes are proteins that help break food down into smaller parts. The added protease, lipase and cellulase broaden the formula, as these enzymes act on protein, fat and plant fibre respectively. The chewable format makes it easy to keep a pot on the kitchen table.
Available in 180 lozenges (chewable) and 360 lozenges (chewable).
Serving information
| Label shown for | 360 lozenges(Chewable) (other sizes or versions may differ, so check the pack) |
| Serving size | 2 Lozenges |
| Servings per container | 180 |
Amounts per serving
| Ingredient | Recommended daily dose (2 Lozenges) |
|---|---|
| Papain (from Papaya) (2000 USP/mg) | 100 mg |
| Papaya Fruit Powder | 80 mg |
| Bromelain (from Pineapple) (2400GDU/g) | 20 mg |
| Protease (5000 FCC/g) | 20 mg |
| Lipase (10,000 USP/g) | 2 mg |
| Cellulase (4000 FCC/g) | 0.60 mg |
| Alpha-Amylase (25,000 USP/g) | 2 mg |
Ingredients
Papain (from Papaya) (2000 USP/mg), Papaya Fruit Powder, Bromelain (from Pineapple) (2400GDU/g), Protease (5000 FCC/g), Lipase (10,000 USP/g), Cellulase (4000 FCC/g), Alpha-Amylase (25,000 USP/g), Stearic Acid (vegetable source), Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source), Silica, Peppermint Leaf Powder, Peppermint Oil and Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin (Chlorophyll). Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Recommended use
Adults chew or dissolve 2 lozenges in mouth following meals or as needed. For children (over 4), chew or dissolve 1 lozenge in mouth following meals or as needed. This tablet is also useful as a mint breath freshener.
Suitability / allergen information
- Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
- Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Allergens are shown in bold in the ingredients.
Warnings and storage
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.
Country of origin: United States of America. Information taken from the UK product label; always read the label on the pack before use.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
