The Story behind Proactazyme Proactazyme contains digestive enzymes that break food into smaller molecules that the body can more easily absorb and use. It features a blend of protease enzymes that work in different acidic conditions in the gastrointestinal system. Plus a variety of other enzymes to digest starch, sugars, fats, fibers and more. You get all of this power in a complementary herbal base that features caraway, fennel and ginger for maximum digestive support. Fennel is a member of the carrot family and is native to the Mediterranean area. Its feathery green leaves and white base are almost a cross between celery and carrots. Fennel seeds have been used to flavor Middle Eastern, Indian and Chinese dishes. Traditional uses include cramping, bloating and gas. The crescent-shaped seeds of caraway, AKA meridian fennel or Persian cumin, are actually the fruit of this plant. It has long been used for digestive issues like gas and bloating. Caraway also provides antioxidants. Its pungent flavor may be attributed to the active compounds limonene and carvone.