Proteolytic enzymes as a therapeutic supplement.

Proteolytic enzymes (proteases) help the body digest the proteins in food. Although the body produces these enzymes in the pancreas, certain foods also contain proteolytic enzymes. Papaya and pineapple are two of the richest plant sources, as attested by their traditional use as natural tenderizers for meat. Papain and bromelain are the names for the proteolytic enzymes found in these fruits. The enzymes made in the human body are called trypsin and chymotrypsin.