The carotenoids are yellow orange pigment deriving their name from carrots. They are found in all photosynthetic plants and bacteria where they play a function in protecting the plants cell against damage from the highly reactive by-products of the photosynthetic process. Animals are unable to synthesize carotene and must derive them from plant food sources. Beta-Carotene is converted to two Vitamin A molecules by the intestinal mucosa. Vitamin A is essential for growth and development, vision, reproduction immunity and to maintain the integrity of all epithelial tissues such as teeth, skin, hair and the mucous membranes of the digestive and respiratory tract.
Papain helps break down protein to a digestible state.
It also helps relieve the body of excessive mucous. It is not habit forming. Associated with killing and expelling parasites. Assists in the elimination of toxins. A very useful herb for cleansing the system during fasting.