Does Bromelain Work WisdomCard™
Our Guides and Physician Review team have organized the Top 10 Health Resources on Does Bromelain Work and compiled helpful research notes below.
Success!
Thanks for helping us improve this WisdomCard. We'll let you know if your resource makes the Top 10!.
Have another great resource to share? Go ahead and nominate another resource!
Nominate a Resource for this WisdomCard™
We have 8 top resources but need 2 more. Are there additional great resources about Does Bromelain Work that we should add here? The OrganizedWisdom team looks forward to reviewing your nomination!
Research Notes on Does Bromelain Work
Clinical studies revealed some evidence that bromelain may be comparable to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in relieving pain and inflammation.1 It is a proteolytic enzyme found in pineapples and has been approved to treat swelling and inflammation following surgery in Germany.2 Consult a health care provider prior to starting therapy with bromelain; more clinical studies are needed to show efficacy.
Fast Facts:
- Bromelain is classified as an herb, extracted from the pineapple plant Ananas comosus.3
- It may be a treatment option for conditions such as blood clots, cancer, gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. It may also work as a digestive aid, aid in burn debridement, and reduce sinus symptoms.4
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and increased menstruation are some side effects associated with bromelain.2
- Bromelain is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
There's more WisdomCard content below this ad.
Advertisement
Research Notes References
- ↑ Arthritis Today: Supplement Guide: Bromelain
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Bromelain Overview
- ↑ Natural Standard (via MedlinePlus): Bromelain: Evidence
- ↑ eMedTV: Does Bromelain Work?
About this WisdomCard
- Contributor: Carolyn DeLucas
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 17, 2009
Each WisdomCard is handcrafted by our team of physician-guided health advocates. Our goal is to make it easy for you to find the most useful health resources for any health topic. In addition to filtering out spam and bad links, WisdomCards highlight tips and warnings, such as:
- Guide Favorite
- Guide Warning
- Scroll down to reach relevant content
- Video
- In Memoriam
Help improve this WisdomCard by suggesting great links.
Advertisement
Are You Depressed?
1. Have you been feeling blue, or "down in the dumps"?
About WisdomCard
Meet our contributors and reviewers
- Contributor: Carolyn DeLucas
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: How Does Bromelain Work, Does Bromelain Work?
- Last update: Nov. 17, 2009
Each WisdomCard is handcrafted by our team of physician-guided health advocates. Our goal is to make it easy for you to find the most useful health resources for any health topic by filtering out spam and bad links.
