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Bromelain (Pineapple Enzyme)
A powerful enzyme from pineapple stems that breaks down proteins — it's surprisingly effective for reducing inflammation, swelling, and aiding digestion.
Benefits
- +Reduces inflammation and swelling (especially after surgery or injury)
- +Acts as a powerful digestive enzyme for protein breakdown
- +May help with sinusitis and respiratory inflammation
- +Has anti-inflammatory effects comparable to some NSAIDs
- +May support muscle recovery after exercise
Dosage & Cost
Range200–400 mg/day (standardized to 2,000 GDU — gelatin digesting units)
TimingBetween meals for anti-inflammatory effect; WITH meals for digestive support
Daily cost0.15–0.50
For inflammation, take on an empty stomach. For digestion, take with meals. The two uses have different timing.
Side Effects
- !Can cause stomach upset or diarrhea
- !May thin the blood — avoid with blood thinners
- !Allergic reaction risk for people with pineapple or latex allergies
- !Can cause mouth irritation if taken without food
- !May increase absorption of other drugs (be aware of interactions)
Food Sources
- • Pineapple (especially the stem — which you don't normally eat)
- • Pineapple juice has some but much less than a concentrated extract
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