Chewable Papaya Enzymes
by NOW · Lozenge
Supplement facts from the label of Chewable Papaya Enzymes by NOW: Calories 5.0 Calorie(s), Total Carbohydrates 2.0 Gram(s), Papain 100 mg, Papaya fruit powder 80 mg….
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5.0 Calorie(s) | — | — |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.0 Gram(s) | 1% | — |
| └ Sugar Alcohols (Mannitol, Sorbitol) | 1.0 Gram(s) | — | — |
| Papain | 100 mg | — | — |
| Papaya fruit powder | 80 mg | — | — |
| Bromelain (Pineapple) | 20 mg | — | — |
| Protease | 20 mg | — | — |
| Lipase | 2.0 mg | — | — |
| Cellulase | 0.60 mg | — | — |
| Alpha-Amylase | 2.0 mg | — | — |
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Children 4 or More Years of Age · Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Kosher · Gluten Free · Dairy Free
Claim types: All Other · Structure/Function
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Use: Adults chew or dissolve 2 lozenges in mouth following meals or as needed. For children (over 4), chew or dissolve 1 lozenge in mouth following meals or as needed.
Formula re: Contains: Digestive enzymes are essential to the body's absorption and full use of food. The capacity of the body to make enzymes diminishes with age, and therefore the efficiency of digestion declines. NOW Papaya Enzyme Lozenges have a refreshing taste and support digestion when taken after meals. Our lozenges are made with whole, unripe, spray dried Papaya powder, and have 40 mg of Papaya per Lozenge. In
FDA Disclaimer Statement: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Caution: Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition (including allergy to papaya, pineapple).
Precautions re: Allergies: Caution: Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition (including allergy to papaya, pineapple).
Precautions re: Children: Keep out of reach of children.
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).