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Ingredients (5)
Calcium
79%Dose
157 mg
Target
200–600 mg
Form
Not listed
Papain
45%Dose
45 mg
Target
100–500 mg
Form
—
Amylase
2%Dose
240 du
Target
10000–24000 du
Form
—
Papaya Fruit
3 mgNot in our database
Protease
6 mgUnit not recognized — not scored
Other Ingredients (7)
MaltodextrinBinder
Spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar (glycemic index 85–105). Research links it to gut bacteria changes that may promote intestinal inflammation (Nickerson et al. 2015). Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.
SucroseSweetener
Added sugars and high glycemic load; dental caries risk
Magnesium StearateLubricant
A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production
Natural FlavorsFlavor
Broad regulatory category of flavor constituents derived from natural sources. Composition is proprietary and not disclosed — 'Natural Flavors' can include several hundred different compounds depending on the target flavor profile, including hexane-extracted constituents and proprietary carrier solvents. 'Natural' is a regulatory definition (21 CFR §101.22), not a safety guarantee.
Calcium CarbonateBuffer
Common calcium salt used as a buffering agent, filler, or mineral fortification in supplements
StarchBinder
Carbohydrate polymer used as a binder, filler, and disintegrant in tablets and capsules
Stearic AcidLubricant
Saturated fatty acid used as tablet lubricant
How to Take It
Take it anytime
Take with food and split doses above 500 mg — absorption drops at higher single doses.
On the label
For adults, chew three (3) tablets following a meal, one to three times daily, or dissolve one (1) or two (2) tablets in mouth when needed.
General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.
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Sources & Scoring
Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.
The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.