Papaya Enzyme®

Other Combinations

Brand: 21st Century

Tablet or PillOther CombinationsOn Market
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Net Contents

100 Tablet(s)

Serving Size

1 Tablet(s)

Servings Per Container

100

Supplement Form

Tablet or Pill

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 40985 22662 9

Product Version

500539-0620N

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

1Active Ingredients

Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Label includes a proprietary blend, so some individual amounts are not itemized.

1Dietary Attributes

Label states: Gluten-Free.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Allergen Guide

Free From

  • Gluten

Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Tablet(s) · 3 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
Papaya Enzyme Blend22 mg
Papaya, Powder
Bromelain(Pineapple)
Papain(Papaya)

Not Present

Other Ingredients

SucroseSorbitolPineapple Flavor, NaturalCelluloseStearic AcidSilicon DioxideFD&C Yellow #6Magnesium Stearate

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten Free

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, adults chew one (1) tablet with any meal, three (3) times daily or as directed by a healthcare provider. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Individual results may vary.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: All Other

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Warning: Consult a healthcare provider prior to use if pregnant, nursing, on medications, have a medical procedure.

Precautions re: All Other

Stop use and contact a physician if adverse reactions occur. Do not use if product appears to be tampered with or seal is broken.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Storage

Store at room temperature.

Formulation

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

No added salt, yeast, preservatives or artificial flavors.

Formulation re: Other

Chewable Digestive support

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Gluten free

Formula re: Contains

Papaya Enzyme is a delicious chewable tablet that supports digestive function.

FDA Statements

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

Seals/Symbols

Guaranteed Quality Laboratory Tested

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

21st Century HealthCare, Inc.

2119 S. Wilson St., Tempe, AZ, 85282, USA

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Research & Studies

  • Carica papaya L.: A Tropical Fruit with Benefits beyond the Tropics

    B Koul, B Pudhuvai, C Sharma, A Kumar, V Sharma… - Diversity, 2022 - mdpi.com

    … , making papaya a plant of considerable therapeutic relevance. Endopeptidases, papain, caricain, and proteinase enzymes found in papaya latex are important industrial enzymes used …

    2022165 citations
  • Papaya: A gifted nutraceutical plant-a critical review of recent human health research

    K Karunamoorthi, HM Kim, K Jegajeevanram, J Xavier… - Cellmed, 2014 - oak.go.kr

    … Papain is the lauded enzyme derived from the papaya that is incorporated into several types of enzymatic health supplements. … even suggest that papain is helpful in fighting Hepatitis C. …

    201474 citations
  • Therapeutic benefits of Carica papaya: A review on its pharmacological activities and characterization of papain

    BA Babalola, AI Akinwande, AA Otunba… - Arabian Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier

    … Papain extraction methods and their activity modulation in … papain, addressing both its pharmacological implications and potential side effects. Its far-reaching applications in the medical…

    2024128 citations
  • Beneficial role of Carica papaya extracts and phytochemicals on oxidative stress and related diseases: a mini review. Biology. 2021. 10: 287

    YR Kong, YX Jong, M Balakrishnan… - … of Medicinal Plants …, 2021 - nooria-swiss.com

    … , and 22% (w/w) fructose [14]; but the fruit is also rich in food fibers, which increases intestinal motility, which is enhanced with papain enzyme when it is present in large quantities [15]. …

    20218 citations
  • Nutritional and Phyto-Therapeutic Potential of Papaya (Carica Papaya Linn.): An Overview

    F Saeed, MU Arshad, I Pasha, R Naz… - … journal of food …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis

    … Clinical trials needed to have been carried out to validate the research findings and gain confidence with papain enzyme to open the way for enzyme therapy for palliative care of celiac …

    2014145 citations
  • Promise approach on chemical stability enhancement of papain by encapsulation system: A review

    C Channamade, JM Raju, SB Vijayaprakash… - Journal of Young …, 2021 - academia.edu

    … In the era of the twenty-first century, the industries and the researchers are more spreading their … This study has been done to gather information about the papain enzyme and its …

    202110 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2025-02-23. DSLD Label ID: 326340. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.