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Research Notes on Benefits of Bromelain
Bromelain supplements aid in digestion by breaking down proteins found in the digestive tract after a meal.1 Bromelain supplements may also reduce swelling, bruising, inflammation, and pain after surgery or injury. For those with sinusitis, bromelain may help reduce congestion, improve breathing, and suppress coughing.1 Bromelain may also help reduce pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis.2
Fast Facts:
- Bromelain is a mixture of protein-digesting (proteolytic) enzymes found in the juice and stems of pineapples.
- It is extracted from the fruit and made into a capsule or tablet for use as an alternative medicine.
- Some studies suggest bromelain may affect immune function and that it may help reduce the negative side effects of chemotherapy.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 MedlinePlus: Bromelain
- ↑ A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Bromelain
- ↑ American Cancer Society: Bromelain
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- Last update: Nov. 10, 2009
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