Bromelain - 120 Veg Capsules
Bromelain - 2400 GDU - 120 Veg Capsules
" Bromelain is a crude extract from the pineapple that contains, among other components, various closely related proteinases, demonstrating, in vitro and in vivo, anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic and fibrinolytic activities."1Several studies have concluded that Bromelain has well-recognized properties, including anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic and fibrinolytic affects., 2,3,4
Under therapeutic uses on the NIH's pubchem database entry for Bromelain are "Acute postoperative and post-traumatic conditions of swelling, especially of the nasal and paranasal sinuses."5
Precautions:
Pregnancy/Nursing: This should be safe to take while pregnant/nursing, but always consult a healthcare practitioner.
Blood Thinning Meds: Because Bromelain acts as a blood thinner and little is known about how Bromelain interacts with blood-thinning drugs, people on blood thinners should consult a healthcare practitioner prior to taking Bromelain.
1. Maurer HR. Bromelain: biochemistry, pharmacology and medical use. Cell Mol Life Sci. 2001 Aug;58(9):1234-45. doi: 10.1007/PL00000936. PMID: 11577981.
2. Rathnavelu V, Alitheen NB, Sohila S, Kanagesan S, Ramesh R. Potential role of bromelain in clinical and therapeutic applications. Biomed Rep. 2016 Sep;5(3):283-288. doi: 10.3892/br.2016.720. Epub 2016 Jul 18. PMID: 27602208; PMCID: PMC4998156.
3. Chobotova K, Vernallis AB, Majid FA. Bromelain's activity and potential as an anti-cancer agent: Current evidence and perspectives. Cancer Lett. 2010 Apr 28;290(2):148-56. doi: 10.1016/j.canlet.2009.08.001. Epub 2009 Aug 22. PMID: 19700238.
4. Taussig SJ, Batkin S. Bromelain, the enzyme complex of pineapple (Ananas comosus) and its clinical application. An update. J Ethnopharmacol. 1988 Feb-Mar;22(2):191-203. doi: 10.1016/0378-8741(88)90127-4. PMID: 3287010.
5. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Bromelain
Manufactured in the USA.
FDA Disclaimer: * This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
Serving Size: 1 Veg Capsules Servings Per Container: 120 |
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Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | |
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Bromelain (2,400 GDU/g) (from pineapple) | 500 mg | † |
* Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet. † Daily Value not established. |
Other ingredients: Cellulose (capsule), Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source) and Silica.
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.