Now Foods Papaya Enzyme is a dietary supplement in pills containing digestive enzymes. The preparation uses dried papaya powder in an amount of 40 mg per tablet. The formula is suitable for use as a supplement to the daily diet. The refreshing mint flavor of the tablets can also be helpful to freshen your breath. Each tablet contains a complex of enzymes : 50 mg papain (from papaya), 10 mg bromelain (from pineapple), 10 mg protease - an enzyme that hydrolyzes proteins, 1 mg of lipase - an enzyme that hydrolyzes fat, 0.3 mg of cellulase - an enzyme that hydrolyzes cellulose, 1 mg of alpha-amylase - an enzyme that hydrolyzes starch. Enzymes are an essential part of every chemical reaction that takes place in our body. Biological reactions are regulated by different types of enzymes. These large molecule proteins are responsible for breaking down complex compounds into simpler forms. The Now Foods Papaya Enzyme pack contains 180 tablets to support your daily diet.