Nature's Plus, Chewable Papaya Enzyme Supplement - 360 Tablets

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

• Healthy Digestion and Overall Well-Being
• Digestive Aid
• Hypo-Allergenic
• Vegetarian
• Gluten Free
• Quality Natural Supplements

Natures Plus Papaya Enzyme chewable tablet is derived from 100% all-natural papaya. Natures Plus Papaya Enzyme are free from artificial colors and preservatives. Natures Plus Papaya Enzyme are also free from the common allergens yeast, wheat, soy, and milk.

Digestive Enzymes
Digestive enzymes are complex proteins involved in digestion that stimulate chemical changes in other substances. They work optimally at specific temperature and pH. Digestive enzymes include pancreatic enzymes, plant-derived enzymes, and fungal-derived enzymes. There are three classes of digestive enzymes: proteolytic enzymes needed to digest protein, lipases needed to digestfat, and amylases needed to digest carbohydrates.

Where are they found?
Only small amounts of the animal-based proteolytic enzymes, trypsin and chymotrypsin, are found in the diet; however, the pancreas can synthesize these enzymes. The plant-based proteolytic enzyme bromelain comes from the stems of pineapples and is useful in many conditions. Papain comes from unripe papayas. All of these enzymes are available as supplements.

Who is likely to be deficient?
People with pancreatic insufficiency and cystic fibrosis frequently require supplemental pancreatic enzymes (which include proteolytic enzymes, lipases, and amylases). In addition, those with celiac disease or Crohn's disease and perhaps some people suffering from indigestion may be deficient in pancreatic enzymes. As bromelain and papain are not essential, deficiencies do not exist.

How much is usually taken?
The digestive enzymes-proteolytic enzymes, lipases, and amylases-are generally taken together. Pancreatin, which contains all three digestive enzymes, is rated against a standard established by the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP). For example, "4X pancreatin" is four times stronger than the USP standard. Each "X" contains 25 USP units of amylase, 2 USP units of lipase, and 25 USP units of protease (or proteolytic enzymes). Three to four grams of 4X pancreatin (or a lower amount at higher potency) with each meal is likely to help digest food in some people with pancreatic insufficiency.

Those with chronic pancreatitis need to discuss enzyme intakes with their physician. Under medical supervision, seriously ill people with pancreatic insufficiency caused by pancreatitis are given very high levels of enzymes to improve fat digestion. In one successful trial, enough pancreatin was used with each meal to supply slightly over 1,000,000 USP units of lipase. Because pancreatin is rapidly emptied from the stomach during digestion, people taking these enzymes may obtain better results by spreading out supplementation throughout the meal.
 

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Suggested Use:
As a dietary supplement, chew one tablet with a meal.

Other Ingredients:
Xylitol, fructose, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, natural flavor and natural color.
Free from artificial colors and preservatives. Free from the common allergens yeast, wheat, soy and milk.

Warnings:
Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.