Papaya seeds as pancreatic enzyme replacement after surgery?

Posted by hado123456 @hado123456, Oct 21 4:29pm

I had pancreatectomy and splenectomy. Can I take papaya seeds

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 3 5:49pm

Hi @hado123456,
Papaya seeds contain papain, a proteolytic enzyme that aids in protein digestion and may support general digestive health. However, I do not believe that they can replace prescribed pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) for conditions like exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) or after surgery for pancreatic cancer. This is a good question for your cancer doctor.

You may be interested in these related discussions:
- What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pancreatic-enzyme-replacement/

- How do I eat after digestive tract surgery? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-do-i-eat-after-digestive-tract-surgery/

How long ago did you have surgery? How are you doing?