Category Archives: Bromelain

The Best Supplement For Joint Pain?

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Robert Barrington

There are a number of supplements that are currently available that claim to be beneficial for joint pain. Of these, perhaps the most well known are glucosamine sulphate, bromelain and ginger. Glucosamine was originally thought to help regenerate the joint … Continue reading →

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Two Effective Anti-Inflammatory Foods: Ginger and Pineapple

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Chronic inflammation is a serious cause of disease. Many of the diseases associated with the Western diet and Western lifestyle are initially caused by activation of inflammatory pathways, and these remain activated and this causes biochemical aberrations. Obesity may also … Continue reading →

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Bromelain for Mood?

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Bromelain is an aqueous extract from pineapple (Ananas comosus) fruits stems. The active principles in bromelain include a number of protein digesting enzymes. Bromelain has been evidenced to possess significant anti-inflammatory effects and this is often why it is recommended … Continue reading →

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Does Bromelain Regulate Mood?

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Bromelain fights Inflammation and Pain

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Bromelain: Useful in the Treatment of Sports Injuries?

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Bromelain: Anti-inflammatory Compounds

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Bromelain is a group of proteolytic (protein digesting) enzymes that are found in high concentrations in the pineapple (Ananas comosus). Bromelain is similar to the sulfhydryl proteases papain from papayas and ficin from figs. Bromelain can be obtained by eating … Continue reading →

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Plant Proteases

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Plants contain a number of well characterised proteases but their exact function is unknown. Proteases in plants may aid the mobilisation of nutrients from the seeds during germination, may aid in fruit ripening, as well as being integral to normal. … Continue reading →

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Is Bromelain Absorbed and Bioavailable in Humans?

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Plants are widely used for their therapeutic properties because they contain a large variety of chemicals that have in vivo activity in animals. Bromelain is a glycoprotein extract from the leaves and stems of pineapple that contains both protein and … Continue reading →

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