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Lamberts Bromelain 500mg
2000 GDU (gelatin-dissolving units) per gram
Each
capsule of Bromelain provides:
500mg
Bromelain (Enzyme activity level: 2000GDU/g(
Encapsulated with:
Rice Bran, Capsule Shell (Vegetable Cellulose).
Potential applications where bromelain may be
helpful in alleviating symptoms:
(please
read this important notice concerning supplement medical claims)
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sports injuries, such as sprains and strains
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inflammation relating to injuries
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promote good digestion, especially of protein
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may reduce pain of arthritis
Features of bromelain
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Bromelain is an enzyme derived from the stem
of fresh pineapples
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Bromelain is a digestive aid, especially to
assist in the digestion of fatty or high-protein meals
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Recent research has shown bromelain is helpful
for sports people with sprains and strains
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Bromelain is believed to inhibit the body's
production of prostaglandins associated with inflammation and pain, whilst
promoting the formation of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins (prostaglandins
are hormone-like substances)
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Bromelain can work especially well when taken
in conjunction with turmeric, and many practitioners recommend taking both
bromelain and turmeric alongside each other
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Bromelain appears to aid the absorption of
curcumin, the active compound in turmeric
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To be of use a product must contain at least
2000 gelatin dissolving units (G.D.U.) per gram, which is why it is
important to use a high strength product that contains this relevant level
References
Klein G,
Kullich W. Short-term treatment of painful osteoarthritis of the knee with oral
enzymes. A randomized, double-blind study versus diclofenec. Clin Drug Invest.
2000;19(1):15-23
Mori S, Ojima Y, Hirose T,
Sasaki T, Hashimoto Y. The clinical effect of proteolytic enzyme containing
bromelain and trypsin on urinary tract infection evaluated by double blind
method. Acta Obstet Gynaecol Jpn. 1972;19(3):147-153
Uhlig G, Seifert J. The effect
of proteolytic enzymes (traumanase) on posttraumatic edema. Fortschr Med.
1981;99:554–556
This information is not intended to
replace the advice of a qualified Healthcare Professional.
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Lamberts
Bromelain 500mg