The progesterone and estrogen from the ovarian cycle also control the menstrual cycle: 1  If implantation doesnât occur and the levels of estrogen and progesterone fall, the endometrium sloughs off, and menstrual bleeding begins. 2  As the levels of estrogen begin to rise, the endometrium thickens.
Digestion: Papayas contain an enzyme called papain that aids in digestion and can also be used as a meat tenderizer. Papaya is also high in fiber and water content, both of which help to prevent constipation and promote regularity and a healthy digestive tract. Heart disease: The fiber, potassium and vitamin content in papaya all help to ward off heart disease.
Papain Digests Proteins. As in the case of bromelain, papain is also a protein digesting enxyme. Papain, also known as papaya proteinase, is a cysteine protease enzyme found in papayas. I used papain in combination with bromelain to remove proteins caught in the mucoid lining my small intestine as part of my small intestine cleanse. ADVERTISEMENT.