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| Description
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Bromelain is a general name given to a family of sulfhydryl-containing, protein digesting (proteolytic) enzymes obtained from Ananas comosus, the pineapple plant. Bromelain's primary component is a sulfhydryl proteolytic fraction. It also contains peroxidase, acid phosphatase, several protease inhibitors and organically bound calcium. Since its introduction in 1957, Bromelain supplements have been used in a variety of conditions including arthritis, digestive dysfunction, allergies, musculoskeletal injuries, immune Malfunction of mind or bodys and wound healing.
Bromelain is commonly used as a digestive aid in those with Malfunction of mind or bodys related to impaired digestive function. It has been found to be active both in the acid environment of the stomach and the alkaline environment of the small intestine.
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| Ingredients
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| Supplement
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Serving Size:1 capsule |
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| Ingredients |
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%DV |
| Natural Bromelain (from Pineapple) |
500 mg |
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| Yielding 2400 GDU per gram |
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Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose (Plant Fiber), Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate, and Silica. |
†: Daily value not established.
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| Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes which assist protein to digest. During digestion a variety of chemicals or digestive juices are produced containing a large number of enzymes. These enzymes able to speed up chemical reaction and help in break down of food. Bromelain supplements contain those active enzymes which (are) not only help (helpful) to digest protein but also reduce inflammation. Bromelain is found in pure apple. |
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