Bromelain

Possible applications:

• Atherosclerosis
• Cancer
• Dysmenorhea
• Infection
• Inflammation
• Osteoarthritis
• Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Scleroderma
• Sports Injuries
• Wound Healing

Bromelain is a mixture of sulfur-containing protein-digesting enzymes (proteases) from the stem of the pineapple plant.  Bromelain has been shown to be effective in the reduction of inflammation and helpful in the reduction of swelling.   Bromelain blocks the production of kinins which are produced during inflammation.   It is recommended to be taken between or before meals and dosage is typically between 250 to 750 milligrams thrice daily.   There are known allergic reactions which include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, netrorrhagia and menorrhagia.

ŠJamie Longstreet 1996-2004