Bromelain
Benefits of Bromelain
- Digestion
- Form: Extract
- Food source: Pineapple. A serving of pineapple fruit or juice contains very little bromelain, so the bromelain used in supplements is extracted and concentrated, mainly from the stem of the plant.
What is Bromelain?
Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found in the pineapple plant. It has been used in traditional practice in Central and South America for centuries. The active components in bromelain are proteases (also called proteinases), enzymes that break proteins down into smaller pieces.
What does the research say about Bromelain?
Its protein-digesting activity makes bromelain a versatile enzyme, and researchers have reviewed its potential role in a wide range of clinical applications.
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