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Papaya

Papaya is the fruit of Carica papaya. It supplies vitamin C and fiber, and the unripe fruit is a source of the enzyme papain.

Gut HealthLongevityHair & SkinImmune Support

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

Bloating & gas reliefGut HealthModerateBNo linked study
Oxidative stressLongevityModerateBNo linked study
Skin textureHair & SkinSmallCNo linked study
Skin InflammationHair & SkinSmallCNo linked study
Gut healthSmallCNo linked study
Immune SupportSmallCNo linked study
Every rating with its studiesGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

What is papaya?

Papaya is the fruit of Carica papaya. It supplies vitamin C and fiber; the unripe fruit is also a source of the protein-splitting enzyme papain. 1

Why people take it

Immune Support20.5%
Essential Health18.6%
Gut Health14.9%
Detox13.2%
Energy11.6%
Longevity3.3%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Questions people ask

Is fresh fruit equivalent to Caricol?

The trial tested a specific preparation at 20 mL daily, so its results cannot be assigned to an ordinary portion of fruit. 2

Has fermented papaya been shown to extend life?

The cited trial measured antioxidant and DNA-damage markers, not lifespan. It cannot answer that question. 3

Is the pregnancy warning based on human trials?

The cited experiment used rats and isolated rat uterine tissue. It distinguishes ripe fruit from latex but does not provide a human pregnancy safety trial. 4

Sources

  1. Boletín de Frutas y Hortalizas del Convenio INTA-CMCBA No. 65: Papaya INTA and Mercado Central de Buenos Aires; nutrition table sourced to USDA, 2017