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(3) The gastric enzyme, pepsin , along with hydrochloric acid, help break proteins into smaller units called peptones.

(4) The essential oils in this herb ease muscle spasms in your gastrointestinal tract and may also decrease your body's production of pepsin , a digestive enzyme that exacerbates indigestion.

(5) Many people take extra doses of naturally produced enzymes, such as lactase, pepsin and trypsin, in supplement form.