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Bromelain (bromelian)
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Family |
Bromeliaceae |
Genus and specie |
Ananas comusus |
Bromelain is the proteolytic enzyme found in the pineapple.
The pineapple is a fruit produced by an evergreen perennial growing about 1 meter high and is native to Brazil.
The juice of the ripe fruit as well as the stems are used.
The juice of the ripe fruit is acidic, cooling and soothing, which improves digestion and also acts as an uterine tonic.
It contains at least five enzymes, known as bromelains, with the main compounds being bromelain A and B. The ripe fruit also contains vitamin C (20 mg per 100 gram), sucrose and ester of caffeic and p-coumaric acid.
The bromelain in pineapples has anti-inflammatory, anti-oedemic and anti-platelet aggregation properties, as well as fibrinolytic activity. It has been shown that a small amount of bromelain is absorbed in the blood and lymph system when taken orally.
Consuming large amounts of pineapple may cause gastric disturbances and diarrhea. Pregnant women should not use the juice ofthe fruit or leaves, as it stimulates the uterus and may cause miscarriage.
There is an increased risk of bleeding when using high amounts of bromelain together with blood thinning medication.
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