- Papaya contains a naturally occurring,
anti-inflammatory compound called papain.
- Papain has been proven effective at reducing joint pain, stiffness, and as such, is an excellent supplementation for anyone who suffers from arthritis.
Papaya seeds are rich in
- vitamin C,
- compounds like
- alkaloids,
- flavonoids,
- polyphenols.
All these compounds exhibit anti-inflammatory properties. They are thus useful in preventing and reducing inflammation in diseases like gout, arthritis.