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Bromelain
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Bromelain is an enzyme that naturally occurs in pineapple extract. Bromelain supplements are often used for inflammation and pain, especially from osteoarthritis, to debride burns or other wounds (as Debridase), to increase absorption of antibiotics or other medications, and for sinitus or bronchitis.[1][2][3] Bromelain supplements usually contain stem bromelain rather than fruit bromelain from the pineapple fruit.[3]
Theory[edit | edit source]
ME/CFS[edit | edit source]
Evidence[edit | edit source]
Bromelain has been found to help modulate the immune system.[3]
Costs and availability[edit | edit source]
Bromelain is an inexpensive supplement that can be bought over the counter.[2]
Bromelain is sometimes combined with trypsin/rutin (as Phlogenzym).[3]
Risks and safety[edit | edit source]
See also[edit | edit source]
Learn more[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Bromelain". WebMD. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 "Pineapple". drugs.com. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ↑ Jump up to: 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Pavan, Rajendra; Jain, Sapna; Shraddha; Kumar, Ajay (2012). "Properties and Therapeutic Application of Bromelain: A Review". Biotechnology Research International. doi:10.1155/2012/976203. ISSN 2090-3138. PMC 3529416. PMID 23304525.
