Bromelain, 500mg
79,49 AUD
Pineapple power for digestion and sore muscles.
Sore after a hard session or heavy after a meal? Did you know bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapple stems and fruit? It may help support digestion and recovery from exercise.
Bromelain gives you 500mg per serving.
Bromelain is a natural mixture of protein-digesting enzymes found in the stem and fruit of the pineapple. It has been used for generations in Central and South America, where pineapple was valued as a digestive aid. Today bromelain supplements are popular for supporting digestion, comfort after exercise, and healthy joints and tissues. Because bromelain is an enzyme, it can work both in the gut, where it helps break down proteins, and potentially beyond it.
Delivery: Usually arrives within 3 days to 2 weeks.
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Benefits & common uses
Benefits
- Helps support protein digestion
- May help relieve digestive discomfort after protein-rich meals
- May help relieve minor swelling and bruising after exercise or minor injury
- May help support joint comfort and mobility
- Traditionally used to support healthy sinus comfort
- May help support recovery after physical activity
What people commonly use it for
- Fullness after a high-protein meal (Some clinical studies suggest it supports protein digestion)
- Minor bruising and swelling (Some clinical studies suggest benefits)
- Joint stiffness and sore muscles (Some clinical studies suggest benefits)
- Nasal and sinus congestion (Early research only)
- Post-exercise muscle soreness (Early research only)
Suggested to use alongside
- Quercetin: Plant flavonoid often combined
- Turmeric: Popular golden spice supplement
- Digestive enzymes: Support breakdown of food
The science behind it
Bromelain is not a single substance. It is a complex of cysteine proteases, enzymes that cut proteins at specific points, plus other components. Stem bromelain is the form most often used in supplements, and fruit bromelain is also available.
In the stomach and small intestine, bromelain helps break proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids, which is the basis of its use as a digestive aid. It is active across a broad pH range, so it can remain active in the stomach as well as the intestine.
Unlike most enzymes, a small portion of oral bromelain appears to be absorbed intact. Studies in animals and people suggest that this absorbed fraction may influence inflammatory signalling, including the kinin and prostaglandin pathways, and help clear fibrin, a protein involved in swelling and bruising. This is a proposed explanation for its use after minor injury and exercise.
Activity is measured in units such as GDU (gelatin digesting units) or MCU (milk clotting units). Higher units mean stronger enzyme activity, and this is a better guide than the milligram weight.
- Enteric-coated forms: protect the enzyme from stomach acid, aimed at systemic use.
- Uncoated forms: act in the stomach for digestive support.
Reviews such as those on Examine.com note encouraging but mixed trial results, and bromelain is best viewed as a supportive supplement.
Product details & ingredients
- Strength: 500mg
Ingredients: Bromelain
Directions: Take 1-2 capsules twice a day after meals.
Natural Proteolytic Enzyme/2400 GDU/g - 500 mg: Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme derived from the stem of the pineapple plant that has protein-digesting properties.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. This information is general in nature and not medical advice. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
Supplier ref: Bromelain 500Mg- Antioxidant,Di
Common questions
What is bromelain?
Bromelain is a mix of protein-digesting enzymes from pineapple stem and fruit. It is used to support digestion and recovery.
Is bromelain the same as eating pineapple?
The fresh fruit contains only small amounts of bromelain. Supplements provide a much more concentrated and standardised amount, mostly from the stem.
When is the best time to take bromelain?
For digestion, take it with meals. For recovery and comfort, many people take it between meals on an empty stomach.
What do GDU and MCU mean?
They are measures of enzyme activity. A higher number means a more active product, regardless of the weight in milligrams.
How long does bromelain take to work?
For digestion, effects can be felt within a meal. For joint or recovery support, studies run for one to several weeks.
Can I take bromelain with turmeric?
They are commonly combined in joint comfort products. Check with your pharmacist if you take blood thinners.
Safety
Avoid if you are allergic to pineapple, latex, or related allergens such as celery or wheat flour. Bromelain may increase the effects of blood thinners and some antibiotics, and may affect bleeding. Stop before surgery as directed. Seek advice in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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