What is it? (physiology and clinical effects) Bromelain is a digestive
enzyme, used to help break down proteins. It is also anti-inflammatory when
taken on an empty stomach.
Clinically relevant conditions:
Allergies / Sinusitis / Hay fever
Asthma
Angina
Chronic pain
Crohn's disease
Indigestion / Heartburn / Flatulence
Inflammation
Joint pain / Lower-back pain
Osteoarthritis / Rheumatoid arthritis
Sprains,
Surgery recovery / wounds.
Food
Sources: Bromelain is derived from pineapple stems.
Risk
factors and symptoms of deficiency: (who is likely deficient) Deficiency
is unlikely.
Recommended dosage: (how much usually taken) 500
mg daily (with food for digestion, and away from food for inflammation)
Contraindications:(side effects / precautions / interactions /
drug interactions) Do not use if you are on blood-thinning medications.
