Solgar
Bromelain 500mg
Supplying natural digestive enzymes from fresh pineapple
SUITABLE FOR VEGANS
Directions for Use: As a food
supplement for adults, one (1) or more
tablets daily, preferably at mealtime, or as
directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Each tablet provides: Bromelain (2000
Gelatin Digesting Units per gram - from
fresh pineapple) 500 mg
Tableted with these natural ingredients:
microcrystalline cellulose, citric acid,
cellulose gum, lecithin, silicon dioxide,
magnesium stearate, hydroxypropylmethyl
cellulose, vegetable glycerin.
Bromelain may be helpful for:
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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
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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