Papaya Enzyme

Papaya is a plant. The leaves and fruit are used to make medicine.

Papaya contains a chemical called papain, which is commonly used as a meat tenderizer.

Papaya contains a chemical called papain. Papain breaks down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. That’s why it works as a meat tenderizer. However, papain is changed by digestive juices, so there is some question about whether it could be effective as a medicine when taken by mouth.

Papaya also contains a chemical called carpain. Carpain seems to be able to kill certain parasites, and it might affect the central nervous system.

Papaya also seems to have antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-stimulating effects.