Papaya

Papaya/Nutrient Depletion:

  • GlucoseGlucose: In human study, fermented papaya significantly lowered fasting and post-prandial blood glucose levels (7).
  • PotassiumPotassium: In human study, green papaya along with other fruits and vegetables were found to increase urinary potassium excretion (72); the effect of green papaya alone on potassium excretion is unclear and papaya is typically used as a source of potassium.