The Amazing Bromelain
September 12, 2023
Bromelain is a natural plant enzyme extracted from the fruit, leaves, and stem of pineapples. It is widely used in both the food and pharmaceutical industries. Bromelain is a glycoprotein composed of various enzymes with different molecular weights and structures, including at least five types of proteolytic enzymes. In addition, it may contain phospholipases, peroxidases, cellulases, other glycosidases, and non-protein substances. It is more effective than the body's own proteases at breaking down food proteins in the digestive tract and can increase the permeability of the intestinal mucosa, aiding in the absorption and utilization of amino acids. Bromelain has many medical applications. Its first use in medicine was in 1957, when it was successfully applied to inhibit certain inflammatory metabolites that would otherwise accelerate and worsen inflammatory responses. Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory agent without the side effects typically associated with drugs. It is used for sports injuries, trauma, arthritis, and other types of swelling. Its primary applications include treatment for sports injuries, gastrointestinal issues, phlebitis, sinusitis, and post-surgical recovery. A dosage of 200 mg of bromelain has been shown to...
