{"id":9593,"date":"2018-11-15T23:20:30","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T23:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=9593"},"modified":"2024-12-05T00:06:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T00:06:43","slug":"bromelain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/bromelain\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Impressive Benefits of Bromelain You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alex Caspero, MA, RD<\/em><\/a>, introduces us to bromelain, the pineapple enzyme, and, details its benefits for digestion<\/a>, skin, and more.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

Struggling with digestive issues or simply looking to give your system a boost? Enter: bromelain, an enzyme that does wonders for your gut, skin, and bones. If you’re searching for a digestion miracle worker, look no further. Found in pineapples, this enzyme works to digest protein<\/a> (which can often be difficult for your system to process). People with a medical condition called pancreatic insufficiency may be prescribed bromelain as part of a combination of digestive enzymes because their pancreas does not make enough on its own. Research has also shown that high doses of bromelain may help improve indigestion, circulation, and cardiovascular health. Plus, it boasts some serious anti-inflammatory properties.Read on to learn about bromelain, what bromelain is good for, and some bromelain benefits to know about.<\/p>\n\n\n

What Is Bromelain?<\/h2>\n\n\n

First things first: What is bromelain? <\/p>\n\n\n

Bromelain is a protein-digesting enzyme derived from the pineapple plant. While our body naturally produces digestive enzymes to help break down foods, for aided digestion, you can get them from supplemental sources. Historically, it\u2019s been used to treat many medical ailments. In fact, native people in Central and South America<\/a> used to apply pineapple dressings to wounds and skin injuries to reduce inflammation<\/a> and drank pineapple juice to ease stomach aches and indigestion. Because of its health benefits, bromelain is often found in digestive supplements<\/a> (including HUM\u2019s Flatter Me<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n

So… is eating a little pineapple every day enough to get your bromelain fix?\u00a0Even though there are small amounts of bromelain in fresh pineapple and pineapple juice, it’s likely not a large enough dose for it to have benefits shown in clinical studies. Why? The enzyme is mostly concentrated in the parts you don’t eat, particularly the stem. For that reason, it’s much easier to take a supplement that contains bromelain to experience its benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n

How do we get Bromelain?<\/h2>\n\n\n

By now we know that bromelain comes from a pineapple. Bromelain can be extracted from the core, stem, and other parts of the pineapple using various methods freezing and pressing certain parts of the fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5 Bromelain Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What is bromelain good for? Here are the key benefits of this enzyme all-star.<\/p>\n\n\n

1. Bromelain Improves Digestion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

If you\u2019re struggling with indigestion, bromelain can help. Here’s how it works: Our bodies make enzymes, which then help to break down food and improve our digestion of macronutrients. Some help break down fat, others break down carbs, and others break down protein. However, several factors can decrease natural levels of digestive enzymes, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n