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GNC Laboratories
Bromelain
Product Highlights
Bromelain
is a natural blood thinner
and anti-inflammatory. It works by breaking down fibrin, a blood-clotting
protein that can impede good circulation and prevent tissues from draining
properly. Bromelain also blocks the production
of compounds that can
cause swelling and pain. When inflammation is reduced, blood can move more
easily to
a traumatized area, easing pain and speeding healing.
Specifically, bromelain may
help to:
Treat sprains, strains, and
muscle aches and pains. Bromelain reduces swelling, bruising, redness, and
tenderness that can result from tissue injuries or muscle aches and pains,
or from surgery. In a 1995 German study, 59 people with strains and torn
ligaments were given bromelain for one to three weeks; researchers found
that the supplement caused
a significant reduction in swelling, tenderness,
and pain, both at rest and during movement. The results were comparable to
those of people taking NSAIDs such as aspirin. Bromelain also has an
anti-inflammatory effect on the muscles and can help excess fluid drain from
the site of a muscle injury.
Alleviate back pain and
chronic joint pain associated with arthritis.
In addition to easing the aching and stiffness of back muscles, bromelain
also seems to relieve pain in chronically inflamed joints. It has been found
that in some arthritis patients, smaller amounts of corticosteroids (such as
prednisone) were needed when bromelain was taken at the same time.
Aid digestion and reduce
heartburn. Bromelain can enhance the effect of such digestive enzymes
as trypsin or pepsin (especially when the pancreas is producing insufficient
amounts of them). Bromelain can also ease the pain of heartburn and lessen
the effects of diarrhea when these conditions are caused by a shortage of
digestive enzymes.
Reduce the swelling and
pain of gout. In some studies, bromelain relieved the joint and tissue
swelling and severe pain related to an attack of gout. If taken regularly,
bromelain may also prevent recurrent gout attacks.
Ease chronic bronchitis,
sinusitis, and respiratory allergies.
In individuals with chronic bronchitis, bromelain has been shown to suppress
cough and ease congestion. Patients with sinusitis and allergies that affect
the sinuses have also responded to bromelain therapy; it helps reduce
inflammation and fluid retention in the nasal membranes.
Relieve carpal syndrome
tunnel. Bromelain reduces tissue swelling that causes the finger numbness,
shooting pains, and weakness in the hand associated with this repetitive
stress injury.
Lessen the swelling and
accelerate the healing of cuts and scrapes, and insect bites and stings.
The enzymes in bromelain reduce the inflammation of skin wounds, insect
bites, and stings, and also promote healing.
Reduce the symptoms of
eczema. Bromelain taken with the flavonoid quercetin can relieve the red and
often intensely itchy rashes of eczema.
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Bromelain is popular with
those who take enzymes and use joint products.
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Each serving contains 500
mg of Bromelain derived from pineapple.
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Bromelain is a
proteolytic enzyme that aids in the digestion of proteins.
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Small easy-to-swallow
tablets.
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Vegetarian
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