What is Bromelain?

Pure bromelain powder is a mixture of enzymes found naturally in the juice and stems of the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus). Available in dietary supplement form, bromelain is considered a proteolytic enzyme, a class of enzymes thought to aid in the digestion of protein. Bromelain supplements are said to treat a variety of health conditions. People use it as a protein digestion aid, anti-inflammatory agent and meat tenderizer.

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Health Benefits 

1. Promote Healthy Digestion

When Bromelain is taken with a meal, it assists with protein digestion. It helps to break down certain proteins that can be difficult for the body to digest in the same way that human digestive enzymes work.

2. Sinusitis (Sinus Inflammation)

As an anti-inflammatory agent, it bromelain may help reduce cough and nasal mucus associated with sinusitis.

3. Burns Healing

When applied to the skin, pure bromelain powder may be useful in removing dead tissue from burns, a process called debridement. Do not apply bromelain to broken skin.

4. Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)

It has significant anti-inflammatory activity and may help reduce joint swelling and improve joint mobility. One study suggested that a combination of bromelain, rutin, and trypsin worked very well for reducing knee pain from arthritis.

5. Wound Healing, Sprains and Strains, and Tendinitis

Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory agent and for this reason it is helpful inreducing swelling, bruising, healing time, and pain after surgery and physical injuries. It is also used to reduce inflammation from tendinitis, sprains and strains, and other minor muscle injuries.