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Bromelain
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According to the North American Pharmacal, pineapple
has been used as a medicinal plant in several native cultures and Bromelain
has been known chemically since 1876. Bromelain is a digestive enzyme
found in the stem and fruit of the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus).
It is best known as a digestive aid and for its anti-inflammatory effects
in traumatic injuries and after surgery. Bromelain has also been used
successfully to treat a number of disorders, including heart disease,
arthritis, upper respiratory tract infection, and Peyronie's disease
(a condition that affects the genito-urinary tract and can cause sexual
dysfunction in men). Along with this, it has been used successfully
to heal wounds caused by burns and to increase the actions of antibiotics.
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In laboratory experiments, bromelain prevents several
steps of blood clotting and reduces levels of prostaglandins and thromboxane,
substances that cause inflammation. By digesting proteins, bromelain increases
the absorption of antibiotic drugs and, when used topically, supports the
removal of dead and damaged tissue from burns. Bromelain is used as an adjunctive
cancer therapy principally because it can facilitate food digestion and absorption
in patients with disgestive tract cancers. Any other anti-cancer activities
are not fully understood: scientists propose that bromelain may reduce levels
of substances that suppress the immune system, inhibit the growth of tumors,
alter cell-to-cell connections, and prevent blood clots.
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Scientific Name
Sulphydryl proteolytic enzyme, cysteine-proteinase
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Food Sources
Pineapple (Ananas comosus)
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Uses
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To treat arthritis
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To quicken the disappearance of bruises
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To treat burns of the skin
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To prevent and treat cancer
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To treat circulatory disorders
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To reduce swelling and edema
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Side Effects
Warnings
This product is regulated by
the F.D.A. as a dietary supplement. Unlike approved drugs, supplements are
not required to be manufactured under specific standardized conditions.
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Special Points
Bromelain may increase blood levels of antibiotics
by increasing their absorption in the intestine.
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