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Papain 75 mg
Ginger
Bromelain 200 mg
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Score63
A proteolytic enzyme and botanical blend with only moderate digestive relevance. White willow, missing activity units, and poor value are major trade-offs.
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Quantity:60 Liquid(s) • (30 servings)
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Digestive Health

Score 63

A proteolytic enzyme and botanical blend with only moderate digestive relevance. White willow, missing activity units, and poor value are major trade-offs.
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Analysis

Bromelain is present at a meaningful weight, with papain adding another protein-digesting enzyme. Ginger and turmeric are lightly dosed, while hops and white willow shift the formula toward comfort support rather than digestion.

Digestive relevance comes mostly from the enzymes and ginger. White willow can irritate the stomach, and the blend does not provide meal-timing guidance or enzyme activity units.

Botanical species are better identified than in many blends, but active strengths remain incomplete. The high serving cost is difficult to justify without standardized enzyme potency or clearer delivery advantages.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a comfort-oriented enzyme blend
  • Users able to avoid aspirin-like interactions
  • People who tolerate papain and bromelain
Best for
  • Bromelain and papain supplementation
  • Botanical comfort support
  • Short-term rather than routine digestive use

Pros

  • Meaningful bromelain weight
  • Includes papain, ginger, and turmeric
  • Names several botanical species or parts

Cons

  • Enzyme activity units are absent
  • Ginger amount is low
  • Serving cost is high

Warnings

  • White willow is inappropriate with aspirin allergy, active ulcers, anticoagulants, or antiplatelet medicines.
  • Papain may trigger reactions in people allergic to papaya or latex.
  • Bromelain may increase bleeding tendency and can react with pineapple allergy.

Nutrient quality

70 High impact

Bromelain and papain have meaningful weights, while ginger and turmeric are lightly dosed. Missing activity units and extract markers limit potency assessment despite a focused inflammation design.

Ingredient transparency

74 High impact

Listed active ingredients have specific weights and no proprietary blend hides their doses. Complete use directions and a full other-ingredients list are not included in the supplied facts.

Customer satisfaction

53 Moderate impact

The supplied average rating is only moderately favorable, and the small review sample limits confidence. No detailed comments are provided to assess repeated complaints or whether experiences match the intended use.

Value for money

48 Lower impact

Weak dose efficiency, safety concerns, or a high recurring cost limit practical value. Incomplete form, activity, or use details remain the main value trade-off.

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Goals

Digestive Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C Goal FitD+ Strength of SupportC CoverageC- Formula Quality
Papain · 75 mgBromelain · 200 mg

Bromelain and papain provide proteolytic enzyme support, while ginger may help nausea and upper digestive comfort. The formula therefore has several relevant mechanisms despite being positioned mainly for inflammation.

Enzyme activity units are not disclosed, ginger is lightly dosed, and the botanical extracts lack standardization details. White willow can irritate the stomach and may increase bleeding risk with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines.

Study evidence
Bromelain Supportive 2 studies
Ginger Supportive 31 studies
Papain Adverse 2 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
5 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
0.5 Gram(s)
Hops (Humulus lupulus) (cones) extract (Alpha Acids, Iso-Alpha Acids)
375 NP
Bromelain (Pineapple)
200 mg
White Willow
100 mg
Papain
75 mg
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (root) extract
50 mg
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) (root) extract
50 mg
Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
Papain · 75 mg OverallScore61
D+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The label reports papain only by weight, so biological activity cannot be verified in standardized units. The source and purification details are not identified, limiting confidence in enzyme consistency. The clearly disclosed 75 mg dose is suitable for standard protein-digestion support, and the high serving cost weakens value without activity-standardized papain or an advanced delivery feature.

Ginger · 50 mg OverallScore44
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Clear species and root labeling helps confirm botanical identity, while potency remains unstandardized. At 50 mg daily, the amount is too low for dependable focused ginger support. Dose efficiency is poor relative to the serving cost.

F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The formula includes a meaningful bromelain amount alongside several inflammation-focused botanicals. Pineapple is named, but enzyme activity and plant-part details are absent. The liquid-filled format lacks stated acid protection, and bromelain-specific value is poor.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Efficacy and safety of steamed ginger extract for gastric health: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multi-center clinical trial.
    Baek HI; Ha NR; Kim C; Im TJ; Kim YY; Hwang SH; Bae JW · Food & function · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsDigestive Health forGinger
  2. A Purported Detoxification Supplement Does Not Improve Body Composition, Waist Circumference, Blood Markers, or Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Healthy Adult Females.
    Tinsley G; Urbina S; Santos E; Villa K; Foster C; Wilborn C; Taylor L · Journal of dietary supplements · 2020
    Randomized trialDigestive Health forGinger
  3. The effects of ginger on gallbladder motility in healthy male humans.
    Chuah SK; Wu KL; Tai WC; Changchien CS · Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility · 2012
    Randomized trial19 participantsDigestive Health forGinger
  4. Effect of ginger on gastric motility and symptoms of functional dyspepsia.
    Hu ML; Rayner CK; Wu KL; Chuah SK; Tai WC; Chou YP; Chiu YC; Chiu KW; Hu TH · World journal of gastroenterology · 2011
    Randomized trial11 participantsDigestive Health forGinger
  5. The incidence and clinical implications of hypersensitivity to papain in an allergic population, confirmed by blinded oral challenge.
    Mansfield LE; Ting S; Haverly RW; Yoo TJ · Annals of allergy · 1985
    Clinical trial500 participantsDigestive Health forPapain
  6. The role of enzyme supplementation in digestive disorders.
    Roxas M · Alternative medicine review : a journal of clinical therapeutic · 2009
    Narrative reviewDigestive Health forBromelain
  7. Effects of bromelain supplementation on disease activity and quality of life in patients with ulcerative colitis: a randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Delgarm P; Mokhtare M; Ebrahimi Daryani N; Abolghasemi J; Rahideh ST · Scientific reports · 2025
    Randomized trial70 participantsDigestive Health forBromelain
  8. The effects of ginger supplementation on common gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial.
    Foshati S; Poursadeghfard M; Heidari Z; Amani R · BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2023
    Randomized trial52 participantsDigestive Health forGinger
  9. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled, Parallel-Group, Comparative Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of OLNP-06 versus Placebo in Subjects with Functional Dyspepsia.
    Panda MPharm SK; Nirvanashetty PhD S; Parachur BTech VA; Krishnamoorthy MPharm C; Dey MSc S · Journal of dietary supplements · 2022
    Randomized trial50 participantsDigestive Health forGinger
  10. Ginger on Human Health: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of 109 Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Anh NH; Kim SJ; Long NP; Min JE; Yoon YC; Lee EG; Kim M; Kim TJ; Yang YY; Son EY; Yoon SJ; Diem NC; Kim HM; Kwon SW · Nutrients · 2020
    Systematic review109 studies pooledDigestive Health forGinger
  11. [Is ginger a relevant antiemetic for postoperative nausea and vomiting?].
    Morin AM; Betz O; Kranke P; Geldner G; Wulf H; Eberhart LH · Anasthesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS · 2004
    Meta-analysis538 participantsDigestive Health forGinger
  12. Papaya preparation (Caricol®) in digestive disorders
    Muss C, Mosgoeller W, Endler T · Neuro Endocrinology Letters · 2013
    Randomized trial76 participantsDigestive Health forPapain