Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme that is extracted from pineapples. Bromelain has a number of unique health benefits such as:
- When Bromelain is taken with a meal, it helps with digestion. It helps to break down certain proteins that are found in foods similar to the way that human digestive enzymes work. *
- When taken on an empty stomach, it enters the blood and has beneficial anti-inflammatory activity in the body. Bromelain's anti-inflammatory activity is due not only to its proteolytic enzymes but also to various other constituents in the pineapple. It acts as a natural pain reliever to reduce joint pain or pains related to inflammation. *
BENEFITS OF BROMELAIN: *
1. DIGESTIVE HEALTH
Bromelain is a mixture of proteolytic enzymes it is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract in a functionally intact form. These enzymes work together to help your digestive system break down and absorb proteins from the foods you eat. * Additionally, bromelain may help relieve stomach aches, heartburn, diarrhea, and other digestion related issues.*
2. ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTIES
Bromelain's anti-inflammatory activity appears to occur in a variety of ways. It is believed that bromelain inhibits the formation of thromboxanes, substances that cause joint soreness and stiffness. * Bromelain's ability to help control runaway inflammation in the body has broad health benefits. It helps to reduce swelling (inflammation) especially of the nose and sinuses, minimize muscle soreness after intense exercise, etc.*
3. NUTRIENT ABSORPTION
When used as a digestive enzymes supplement, bromelain is known to assist with the breakdown of nutrients that can be difficult for the body to digest and absorb, thus promoting efficient digestion. *
