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BROMELAIN
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
The stem of a pineapple
contains bromelain, which is
very helpful for protein
indigestion, inflammation,
arthritis and sinusitis ... |
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BROMELAIN |
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Bromelain is sourced
from fresh pineapple |
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The bromelains are a
group of naturally
occurring
protein-digestive
(proteolytic)
enzymes. They are
found in the stem of
the pineapple.
Other components of
the stem, including
various enzymes and
calcium, are also
present in
commercial bromelain
preparations. |
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Besides being used
as a protein
digestive aid, the
enzymes in bromelain
inhibit inflammatory
chemicals called
prostaglandins.
The
anti-inflammatory
effect has been
studied for its
effectiveness in
inflammatory
conditions like
arthritis and
sinusitis.
In order to get
substantial amounts
of bromelain from
pineapple you must
eat the fibrous
stem, therefore it
is much easier to
use a supplement
form.
Bromelain can be
purchased in
capsules.
Enteric-coated
capsules limit the
use of bromelain in
food digestion.
They have been
studied, with mixed
results, for
anti-inflammatory
conditions.
Bromelain is found
as a component of
digestive,
multi-enzyme or
anti-inflammatory
formulas.
Supplements should
be standardized as
an assurance of the
enzyme activity of
the preparation.
Do not take
bromelain if you
have active stomach
ulcers, active
bleeding,
hypertension or
cardiovascular
disease. Bromelain
should not be used
with blood thinners,
NSAIDs or aspirin.
Discontinue
bromelain 2 weeks
prior to dental work
or surgery. |
Bromelain –
QUICK FACTS
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SOURCES
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Pineapple. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Protein
indigestion,
inflammation,
arthritis,
sinusitis.
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OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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Digestive
aid, 1-2
tablets with
each meal
(standardized
to at least
2000MCU).
Inflammation
1-3 tablets
daily
between
meals
(standardized
to at least
2000MCU).
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Multienzymes,
papain,
turmeric,
devil’s
claw,
boswelia. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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Do not take
bromelain if
you have
active
stomach
ulcers,
active
bleeding,
hypertension
or
cardiovascular
disease.
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Bromelain
should not
be used with
blood
thinners,
NSAIDs or
aspirin.
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Discontinue
bromelain 2
weeks prior
to dental
work or
surgery.
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