As a digestive aid, this handy & tasty chewable is excellent for people on the go. Chewed following a meal, papaya enzyme helps the digestive system break down food. Feature Summary Enzymes are molecules that speed up chemical reactions they either help build new molecules or they split the bonds that join molecules together to break them into smaller units. This is extremely important in a vast number of bodily functions & is absolutely essential for healthy, comfortable digestion of food. Pregnancy & Nursing: As the effects of enzyme preparations during pregnancy & lactation have not been sufficiently evaluated, it should not be used during these times unless directed to do so by a health care practitioner.1 tablet 34 times daily with meals or as directed by a health care practitioner. Papain (Carica papaya) (fruit) 300, 000 USP Amylase (Aspergillus oryzae) (whole plant) 500 SKBU Bromelain (Ananas comosus) (stem) 32, 000 PU