Is Pepsin Vegan?
AvoidPepsin is a stomach enzyme that usually comes from pigs.
Pepsin and the Vegan Diet
Pepsin is a proteolytic enzyme found in the gastric juices of animals, including humans, where it aids in the digestion of proteins by breaking them into peptides. Commercially, pepsin is often derived from the stomach linings of pigs, making it unsuitable for vegetarians and vegans.
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