Indications

• Provides 500 mg of bromelain from pineapple stems per capsule
• Supports healthy digestion by enhancing the breakdown of dietary proteins
• Provides the clinical dose used in controlled trials for supporting musculoskeletal health
• Bromelain is well-absorbed and retains enzymatic activity, allowing for systematic anti-inflammatory effects

Ingredients

Each Capsule Contains:
Bromelain (
Ananas comosus
var.
comosus
) (stem) : 7,500,000 FCC PU (500 mg)

Gelatin capsule (gelatin, purified water), vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).

Description

Bromelain, found in pineapple stems, is a combination of multiple proteolytic enzymes classified as cysteine or thiol proteinases. Bromelain’s long history as a digestive aid is partly attributed to its protein-digesting ability over a wide pH range. However, it has also been shown to stimulate pancreatic enzyme production and improve epithelial integrity in experimental models.
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In addition to its function as a digestive enzyme, bromelain has been shown to be absorbed in the digestive tract and retain its enzymatic activity in the blood.
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Among its many enzymatic effects, bromelain has been shown to be a potent anti-inflammatory agent, reducing levels of inflammatory signals, such as tumour necrosis factor (TNF) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kappaB).
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Bromelain’s anti-inflammatory, fibrinolytic, and analgesic effects mediate many of its musculoskeletal benefits as well. In an open-label trial, bromelain supplementation was shown to reduce acute knee pain as well as stiffness and function, with a dose-dependent effect.
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In another clinical trial of mild/moderate knee osteoarthritis, bromelain had similar efficacy to standard therapy at four weeks. By 16 weeks, improvements in pain, stiffness, and function were observed with bromelain supplementation.
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More rapid recovery and reduction of pain and swelling following multiple types of minor trauma have been reported with bromelain as well.
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Quantity

90 Capsules

Dose

Recommended Adult Dose: 1 capsule per day with food or as directed by a health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for prolonged use.

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