American Health Original Chewable Papaya Enzyme, 250 Tablets supplement bottle
American Health

Original Chewable Papaya Enzyme, 250 Tablets

What We Researched
9 active ingredients analyzed · 7 inactive ingredients decoded · 4 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
67
Product Score Fair

Product Analysis

Transparency Very Good

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Calcium 157 mg 12%
Papain (from Papaya) (90,000 USP) 45 mg ***
Amylase (240 DU) 6 mg ***
Protease (from Papaya) (9,600 USP) 6 mg ***
Papaya Fruit (Carica papaya) 3 mg ***
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Calcium Good
  • Papain (from Papaya) (90,000 USP) Fair
  • Amylase (240 DU) Good
  • Protease (from Papaya) (9,600 USP) Good
  • Papaya Fruit (Carica papaya) Fair
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Sucrose
  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Natural Flavors
  • Maltodextrin
  • Corn Starch
  • Stearic Acid
  • Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
Efficacy Very Poor

Dosage Analysis

  • Calcium 157 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 5
Total Carbohydrate 1 g <1%*
Total Sugars 1 g ***
Includes 1 g Added Sugars 2%**
Calcium 157 mg 12%
Papain (from Papaya) (90,000 USP) 45 mg ***
Amylase (240 DU) 6 mg ***
Protease (from Papaya) (9,600 USP) 6 mg ***
Papaya Fruit (Carica papaya) 3 mg ***

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Sucrose Generally_safe

It is used as a sweetener.

Calcium Carbonate Safe

Acts as a filler and provides supplemental calcium.

Natural Flavors Safe

Improves taste of chewable, gummy, or liquid supplements.

Maltodextrin Generally_safe

Helps carry and stabilize active ingredients. Provides bulk.

Corn Starch Generally_safe

It is used as a filler, binder, or thickener.

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Vegetable Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to equipment. Derived from vegetable sources.

Price Comparison

iHerb $7.84 $0.09 / serving
Best Price
Vitacost $8.19 $0.10 / serving
Target $17.37 $0.21 / serving

Price History

Tracked across major retailers. Updated periodically.

$10$9$8$6$5 Mar 12 $8.19$7.00
iHerb
Vitacost

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Brand Trust Report
American Health

· Bohemia, NY, USA · 25 products · americanhealthus.com/

Transparency

2 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Claimed

Violation History

2 incidents
Lawsuit FTC charged The Bountiful Company with 'review hijacking' on Amazon.com, deceiving consumers by merging new products with different, well-established products to steal their positive ratings and reviews.2023Source
Lawsuit FTC charged NBTY, Inc. (former name) with violating a 1995 order by making unsubstantiated claims that products could cause weight loss or cure various health problems.2005Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is American Health Original Chewable Papaya Enzyme, 250 Tablets a good supplement?

American Health Original Chewable Papaya Enzyme, 250 Tablets received a product quality score of 67/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 9 active ingredients with 83 servings per container. Of the 7 inactive ingredients, 4 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review.

What are the ingredients in American Health Original Chewable Papaya Enzyme, 250 Tablets?

American Health Original Chewable Papaya Enzyme, 250 Tablets contains 9 active ingredients: Calories (5), Total Carbohydrate (1 g), Total Sugars (1 g), Includes 1 g Added Sugars, Calcium (157 mg), Papain (from Papaya) (90,000 USP) (45 mg), and 3 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is American Health Original Chewable Papaya Enzyme, 250 Tablets safe to take?

American Health Original Chewable Papaya Enzyme, 250 Tablets has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

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