Papaya Complete Daily Digestive Enzymes 120t by Enzymedica – Meal-Time Digestive Enzyme Support
Papaya Complete chewable digestive enzymes by Enzymedica combine organic papaya juice powder with enzymes for proteins, carbohydrates, fats and plant fiber. These papaya-mint tablets pair papain and bromelain with Thera-blend® enzymes, offering broader food-breakdown support than papain alone. The 120-tablet bottle provides 60 two-tablet servings for use around meals.
Key Papaya Complete Daily Digestive Enzymes 120t Benefits
- Supports protein digestion with complementary papain, bromelain and protease enzymes that break proteins into smaller pieces.
- Assists carbohydrate digestion through amylase, which acts on starch rather than targeting protein or fat.
- Provides lipase for dietary fat breakdown, complementing the formula's protein-digesting and starch-digesting enzyme activities.
- Includes cellulase to act on cellulose, a structural component of plant foods in everyday meals.
How Papaya Complete Daily Digestive Enzymes 120t Works
Enzymes act on specific food components: a protein-digesting enzyme does not perform the same job as a starch-digesting enzyme. Papaya Complete brings these activities together for mixed meals. Protease joins papain and bromelain in breaking protein bonds, while amylase, cellulase and lipase work on different food components.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Papain: This papaya enzyme breaks protein chains into smaller peptides. Its role is food-protein breakdown; it is distinct from the organic papaya juice powder also included in these tablets.
- Bromelain: This pineapple-derived enzyme also breaks protein bonds. Alongside papain and protease, it contributes another protein-digesting component to the formula rather than replacing enzymes that work on starch or fat.
- Amylase Thera-blend®: Amylase splits starch into smaller carbohydrates. This activity complements protein digestion when a meal contains starchy foods such as rice, potatoes or bread as well as protein.
- Lipase Thera-blend®: Lipase breaks dietary fats into smaller components that can undergo further digestive processing. Its fat-focused activity supplies a different function from the protein and carbohydrate enzymes in this chewable.
- Cellulase Thera-blend®: Cellulase breaks bonds in cellulose, the structural material in plant cell walls. Its substrate is different from the starch targeted by amylase; including it does not replace dietary fiber.
Papaya Complete Daily Digestive Enzymes 120t Is Formulated For
- Adults seeking meal-time digestive support in a chewable rather than a capsule.
- People comparing enzyme formulas by the foods their enzymes act on.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other GI Digestion/Enzyme Supplements, GI Health Supplements, and Enzymedica Supplements and Vitamins collections.
Recommendation: Chew 2 tablets before or after meals.
Serving Size: 2 Tablets
Servings Per Container: 60
Total Carbohydrate ... 1 g ... <1%*
Organic Papaya Juice Powder ... 50 mg ... †
Papaya Complete Enzyme Blend ... 16 mg ... †
Protein-Digesting Enzymes
Papain (150,000 PU), Bromelain (40,000 PU),
Protease Thera-blend® (180 HUT)
Carbohydrate-Digesting Enzyme
Amylase Thera-blend® (250 DU)
Fiber-Digesting Enzyme
Cellulase Thera-blend® (40 CU)
Fat-Digesting Enzyme
Lipase Thera-blend® (15 FIP)
Organic Alfalfa Powder ... 2 mg ... †
* Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
† Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients: Xylitol, organic clear coating, malic acid, natural papaya flavor, organic peppermint leaf powder, organic peppermint flavor
Does Not Contain: Casein, crustaceans, eggs, fish, gluten, milk, nuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, wheat; Artificial colors, fillers or flavors
Additional precautions: Bromelain can cause stomach upset, diarrhea or allergic reactions. Do not combine with warfarin, other blood thinners or tetracycline antibiotics without your prescriber's guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Papaya Complete Daily Digestive Enzymes 120t
What are the benefits of Papaya Complete Daily Digestive Enzymes 120t?
Papaya Complete supports food breakdown with several enzyme activities rather than papain alone. Each two-tablet serving contains papain and bromelain for proteins, plus protease, amylase, cellulase and lipase within a 16 mg blend. These enzymes act on protein, starch, plant cellulose and fat. The formula also includes 50 mg of organic papaya juice powder. Its chewable papaya-mint format is an alternative for people who prefer not to swallow an enzyme capsule.
Who should take Papaya Complete Daily Digestive Enzymes 120t?
This formula is an option for adults seeking a chewable enzyme supplement to accompany mixed meals. The directions are to chew two tablets before or after meals, so it differs from an enzyme capsule swallowed whole. It contains xylitol and papaya and peppermint flavor ingredients, which matter when comparing personal ingredient preferences. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications or have a medical condition, consult a physician before use as the manufacturer directs.
Are there any side effects of taking Papaya Complete Daily Digestive Enzymes 120t?
Bromelain can cause stomach upset or diarrhea, and allergic reactions are possible. Consult with a physician prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications or have a medical condition. Because the formula contains bromelain, do not combine it with warfarin, other blood thinners or tetracycline antibiotics without your prescriber's guidance; bromelain can affect bleeding risk or antibiotic exposure. Stop using the tablets and seek medical advice if you develop a suspected allergic reaction.
How does Papaya Complete Daily Digestive Enzymes 120t support overall health?
Its role is digestive support around food, not broad nutritional replacement. Breaking meal components into smaller pieces is part of normal digestion: papain, bromelain and protease work on proteins, amylase on starch, lipase on fats, and cellulase on cellulose in plant cell walls. These distinct activities explain why this formula contains several enzymes. The tablets do not supply the protein, fiber or variety of nutrients provided by meals, so a varied diet remains important.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
