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Bromelain is an enzyme from the pineapple plant which accelerates the breakdown of proteins. It is active in a wide pH range and can function in the acidic environment of the stomach. Bromelain may also assist the body in its response to physical stress. KEY FEATURES -
Contributes to the digestion of protein. -
Helpful in healing minor injuries, particularly sprains and strains, muscle injuries, and the pain, swelling, and tenderness that accompany sports injuries. -
Reduces postoperative swelling. -
Effective in reducing swelling, bruising, and pain, for women having minor surgery in conjunction with giving birth (episiotomy). -
Anti-inflammatory effect. -
Enhances (in combination with trypsin) the effect of antibiotics in people with a urinary tract infection. -
Prevents excessive blood platelet stickiness. -
Reduces the thickness of mucus. -
May possess antitumor activity. -
Can induce beneficial changes in white blood cells with possible effects on immune function. Bromelain does contribute to the digestion of protein, and may therefore be used as a digestive aid. Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory agent and for this reason is helpful in healing minor injuries, particularly sprains and strains, muscle injuries, and the pain, swelling, and tenderness that accompany sports injuries. Also as a result of its anti-inflammatory effect, bromelain has been found to dramatically reduce postoperative swelling in controlled human research. Double-blind research has found bromelain effective in reducing swelling, bruising, and pain, for women having minor surgery in conjunction with giving birth (episiotomy). The anti-inflammatory effect of bromelain is the probable reason this enzyme has been found effective for people suffering from sinusitis. Some of the evidence supporting bromelain in the treatment of sinusitis comes from double-blind research. Bromelain, in combination with trypsin (another enzyme), may enhance the effect of antibiotics in people with a urinary tract infection (UTI). In a double-blind study, 100% of people who received bromelain/trypsin in combination with antibiotics had a resolution of their UTIs, compared to only 46% of those who received antibiotics alone. Again, probably due to its anti-inflammatory action, bromelain was reported to help patients with rheumatoid arthritis in preliminary research. In that trial, in which bromelain was given for varying (3-week to 13-month) periods, 73% had good to excellent results. Bromelain is a natural blood thinner because it prevents excessive blood platelet stickiness. This may explain, in part, the positive reports in a few clinical trials of bromelain to decrease symptoms of angina and thrombophlebitis. In addition, bromelain reduces the thickness of mucus, which may benefit patients with asthma or chronic bronchitis. Preliminary evidence in both animals and people suggests that bromelain may possess antitumor activity. Bromelain can induce beneficial changes in white blood cells with possible effects on immune function. Suggested Use: For breakdown of proteins-- 1 tablet with a meal. For physical stress--- 1 tablet three times daily between meals. Supplement Facts
Size: 60 Tablets Item Code SN0906
Serving Size: 1 Tablet | | Amount per serving: | % Daily Value | | Calcium | 94 mg | 10 % | | Bromelain (600 G.D.U.* per gram) *Gelatin Digesting Units | 500 mg | * | * Daily Value not established Other Ingredients: dibasic calcium phosphate, sorbitol, stearic acid, modified cellulose gum, magnesium stearate, and colloidal silicon dioxide. Warning: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
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