Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found in pineapple that aids in breaking down proteins. It is commonly used as a natural ...

Papain, an enzyme derived from papaya, may help alleviate sore throat discomfort, although research is limited and often involves combination treatments. Papain may help reduce pain and inflammation ...

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 ...

Papain is an important industrial protein-degrading enzyme that is used, for example, in the food and cosmetic industries. When humans or animals come in contact with papain, strong allergic reactions ...

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 ...

Activities of papain-like cysteine proteases cathepsins B, C, F, H, K, L, S, V, X, papain and legumain were tested using the caspase substrates Ac-DEVD-AFC and Ac-WEHD-AMC ...