Papaya helps maximize the digestion of proteins essential to good health. Each capsule New Roots of Papaya contains 250 mg of papaya formulated with 6 mg of papain, to alleviate stomach upset and ease protein digestion. Papaya is formulated to ease overall digestion, with an emphasis on the digestion of proteins. Pancreatic production of proteolytic enzymes is often compromised as we age. Each New Roots capsule contains 250 mg of papaya with the added 600,000 PU (proteolytic units) from 6 mg of papain. [VCAPS]