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Bromelain is a protein-digesting (proteolytic) enzyme that is known for its ability to ease digestion by reducing inflammation. It’s found mainly in pineapple, particularly in the flesh and stem.

On a molecular level, bromelain is made up of several compounds, such as cellulase, peroxidase, glucosidase and protease inhibitors. Though the medicinal properties of bromelain are just starting to receive modern scientific validity, it has long been used medicinally in Hawaii and parts of South America.

The studies behind bromelain as a digestive enhancer are strong. One research study suggests that the enzyme may inhibit the production of inflammatory cytokines. [ Ссылка ]

Another study arrived at similar conclusions. The researchers suggest that plant-based proteolytic enzymes like bromelain may be a powerful aid for alleviating various digestive disorders. [ Ссылка ]

Athletes and post-surgery patients are also increasingly turning to bromelain as a natural alternative. A study in 2004 revealed that bromelain is effective for treating pain from an ankle injury. In the trial, 73.7 percent of subjects that supplemented with bromelain for seven days reported less pain. [ Ссылка ]

Another study showed that bromelain reduced pain and swelling in patients recovering from post-operative surgery to heal a fracture injury. [ Ссылка ]

One study on asthmatic mice showed that bromelain may reduce allergic reactions that cause the airways to swell and become inflamed. [ Ссылка ]

The immune support may also alleviate associating symptoms, such as nasal decongestion and itchy eyes. It’s believed that bromelain suppresses certain dendritic cells known to trigger asthma.

In one study, patients recovering from nasal surgery saw a vast improvement in symptoms after taking all-natural bromelain tablets. Subjects also reported zero side effects. Like many other ailments, sinus congestion occurs as a result of the nasal passageways flaring up from inflammation. Bromelain’s inflammation-reducing properties clear up the passageways.

One study concluded that bromelain shows promise for treating arthritis pain in the knees and shoulders. The study also concluded that it reduced acute pain by up to 60 percent in patients suffering from pain in the spinal region. [ Ссылка ]

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