Question 1

i'm planning to take "bsn true mass" weight gainer.. i want to know if 'papain' and 'bromelain' are dangerous for health?? thank you..

Accepted Answer

See details: Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapple juice and may function as an anti-inflammatory agent. Papain is an enzyme found in papaya and is used as a meat tenderizer. Avoid the papain.

Question 2

got a whitening toothpaste tht claims to b al natural w bromelain n papain.no chemical bleach.it's frm a well known n gud brand.can it harm my enamel?

Accepted Answer

Unsure: Here in the US products pass stringent tests before going to market, not sure about where you live. There isn’t enough scientific evidence to determine whether or not bromelain is effective for any of its uses, Papain is also used in some toothpastes however, its whitening effect is minimal.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3573376/

Question 3

will taking a digestive enzyme with papain and bromelain make my birth control pill less effective?

Accepted Answer

: There should be no interaction between them and BCPs. There is no scientific evidence that Bromelain is effective.

Question 4

are papayas safe to eat? i keep reading that they contain papain which is bad.. can you tell me anything about this? is this toxic? just bought one for first time, and unsure now if it's ok to eat?

Accepted Answer

: Papayas are safe to eat. People have been doing it for 1000’s of years. Don’t eat 10 in a row. Improve your reading selections

Question 5

i brought some papaya i didn't know that unripe papayas contained papain latex , i read that if we ate them it could ruin a certain part of my body, i'm more worried about this latex interfering with my covid shot tommarrow, should i reschedule.?

Accepted Answer

: Reschedule eating the papaya or taking the covid vaccine; it means you plan to eat the papaya anyway and looking for an excuse to avoid taking your COVID vaccine. It is possible to do both so enjoy your unripe papaya, I actually enjoy the not fully ripe ones too, but do go and take the sheduled vaccine, the latex should not affect it.

Question 6

is taking 6 pills that each contain simethicone, papain,sanzyme 3500, sodium dehydrocholate, dicyclomine hydrochloride  on daily basis bad?

Accepted Answer

Irritable Bowel?: Are you taking this for IBS??? Irritable Bowel Syndrome?? Sounds like treatment for this and if Prescribed and taken according to directions may be very helpful!

Hope this helps

Dr Z

Question 7

is it safe to use gnc natural brand super digestive enzymes (http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productid=2291) during pregnancy? it has papain, which i have heard mixed things about. i have ibs.

Accepted Answer

Read the warning: Nearly all these products state "consult your physician prior to using this product it you are pregnant, nursing, ....." so please consult your OB or fp. If the manufacturer was certain this supplement does not cause harm to the fetus they would not include this warning. Probably safe, but no one can tell you for sure since the product has not been tested in pregnant women with ibs. Good luck.

Question 8

what is bromelain used for? all the uses....

Accepted Answer

See details: This is an enzyme found in pineapple juice. It has been thought to reduce inflammation, interfere with the growth of tumor cells and slow blood clotting. All of this lacks any scientific data to substantiate the claims.

Question 9

is there a diuretic  in quercetin with bromelain ?

Accepted Answer

No: Neither component is a diuretic.

Question 10

is it safe to take a very low dose of bromelain every day for inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation where?: Need a proper exam and diagnosis first in order to recommend best treatments.

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I'm planning to take "bsn true mass" weight gainer.. i want to know if 'papain' and 'bromelain' are dangerous for health?? thank you..

A member asked:

Got a whitening toothpaste tht claims to b al natural w bromelain n papain.no chemical bleach.it's frm a well known n gud brand.can it harm my enamel?

A member asked:

Will taking a digestive enzyme with papain and bromelain make my birth control pill less effective?

A member asked:

Are papayas safe to eat? i keep reading that they contain papain which is bad.. can you tell me anything about this? is this toxic? just bought one for first time, and unsure now if it's ok to eat?

A member asked:

I brought some papaya i didn't know that unripe papayas contained papain latex , i read that if we ate them it could ruin a certain part of my body, i'm more worried about this latex interfering with my covid shot tommarrow, should i reschedule.?

A member asked:

Is taking 6 pills that each contain simethicone, papain,sanzyme 3500, sodium dehydrocholate, dicyclomine hydrochloride on daily basis bad?

A member asked:

Is it safe to use gnc natural brand super digestive enzymes (http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productid=2291) during pregnancy? it has papain, which i have heard mixed things about. i have ibs.

A member asked:

What is bromelain used for? all the uses....

A member asked:

Is there a diuretic in quercetin with bromelain ?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take a very low dose of bromelain every day for inflammation?

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