Digestive Aid that Breaks Down Proteins
Papaya is a tropical fruit that is eaten and used in various ways. At the mature, still green stage, papaya is harvested as a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. A special dehydration process renders green papaya into powder. Green papaya powder is rich in the proteolytic enzyme Papain. Papain is well-known for its ability to break down proteins. In fact, Papain is superior to the Pepsin enzyme produced in our stomach at breaking down proteins. In addition to digesting protein, its enzymes also help digest carbohydrates and fats.
Because of its ability to digest proteins, Papain is very helpful to those who have a low hydrochloric acid output. The Pepsin naturally produced by the stomach is only activated in an acid environment. A low stomach acid output is unable to sufficiently digest food. This relatively common deficiency can be alleviated by the daily intake of green papaya powder.
Papain has the ability to transform proteins into the various amino acids that are essential in nutrition. Arginine, for example, is one of the essential amino acids not normally produced within the body. It must be obtained from specific foods. Arginine is an important link in the production of the human growth hormone (HGH) produced by the pituitary gland. Papain has the distinctive ability to convert a certain portion of all the protein available into arginine.
Papain is also known as a powerful mucus and pus solvent. The waste matter from excessive mucus and dead tissue commonly forms on the intestinal walls including the colon. It is hydrolized and cleansed away by papain.
Another proteolytic enzyme found in green papaya is Chymopapain. Both Papain and Chymopapain have been recommended for use in the prevention of stomach ulcers. They both help soothe and calm the digestive system.
Green papaya powder also has strong antiseptic properties: It helps to curb the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines. One of the alkaloid compounds in green papaya with this ability is Carpaine. Carpaine is found in the leaves of the papaya plant. A more balanced environment for beneficial intestinal flora, which is crucial to health, can therefore be maintained.
Green papaya powder is high in Vitamins A, C, and E, important for a healthy immune system and healthy skin. There are high levels of potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron in Green Papaya powder. It has anti-inflammatory properties, is high in fiber, and has relatively low calories. Green papaya powder also contains carotenoids, polyphenols, a significant amount of lycopene, and various amino acids. These are nutrients that the body needs.
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Sizes: 1-pound heat-sealed bags
