In the
medical world, this fascinating compound has traditionally been used as a
potent anti-inflammatory and anti-swelling agent. Additionally, recent studies
have showed us that it stops lung metastasis in its tracks, which suggests that
bromelain can be used to treat a wide variety of diseases.
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Also, because it’s commonly used as a meat tenderizer, bromelain
can also help soothe and relaxes tense, inflamed muscles and connective tissue.
The widespread healing power of this enzyme is truly remarkable!
When I looked at the scientific literature, I found that
bromelain has been used to treat a wide range of health problems including:
·
ACL tears
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Allergies
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Arthritis and joint pain
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Asthma
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Autoimmune diseases
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Cancer
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Inflammatory Bowel
Disease
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Sinus infections
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Sprained ankles
·
Tendonitis
Of the 1,600 + articles evaluating
the medicinal benefits of bromelain, I decided to narrow down this brief review
to some of the more important topics because of their prevalence in our society
and because of the sheer volume of research that supports its use.
1. Cancer
Not just an effective treatment against lung cancer,
the journal Anticancer Drugspublished the results of a clinical
trial this past February that evaluated how bromelain affects malignant
peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) – a rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
According to the study, it was uncovered that “The addition of
bromelain increased the die off of cancer cells (cytotoxicity) significantly…
Bromelain has the potential of being developed as a therapeutic agent in
treating malignant cancer.”
To learn more about the Bromelain Cancer treatment,
check out my article on the top 10 natural cancer
therapies.
2. Digestive Disorders
Because it’s an enzyme that
specifically digests proteins, bromelain has been found to help your body digest
food and absorb nutrients more efficiently, as well as being extremely
effective at healing issues in the gastrointestinal tract:
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Inflammatory Bowel
Disease
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Ulcerative Colitis
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Dyspepsia
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Colon Cancer
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Constipation
·
Crohn’s Disease
3. Faster Recovery from Surgery and Injury
Just this past July, a study was published that
evaluated bromelain’s ability to treat patients just had impacted 3rd molars
extracted. Most patients who undergo this surgery experience significant
post-operative pain and swelling. Unfortunately, antibiotics and painkillers
are not only quite ineffective; they bring with them a slew of side effects.
Of the 80 people participating in the study, those who were
prescribing bromelain reported “significantly lower” post-operation pain, swelling
and even redness compared to the control group that were prescribed a generic
pain killer.
Bromelain’s anti-inflammatory properties make it a great natural
replacement to harmful medications like aspirin.
4. Allergies and Asthma
Last year, the journal Evidenced-Based Complementary
and Alternative Medicinehighlighted the results of a study that
investigated how bromelain affected mice with asthma. The study produced some
interesting results. In addition to showing that bromelain reduces allergic
sensitization, it was discovered that the development of allergic airway
disease was also markedly decreased.
This is actually quite profound because it suggests that
bromelain helps modulate the entire immune system. It was observed in the study
that CD11c (+) dendritic cells and DC44 antigen-presenting cells were kept at
bay, which proves that bromelain does more than mask the primary immune
response that most people suffering from allergies experiences (stuffy/runny
nose, itchy eyes and skin, etc.). It can bring actually prevent allergies by
addressing the root cause – a hyperactive, over-sensitive immune system!
5. Sinus Infections (Rhinosinusitis)
To see whether or not a daily dose of bromelain (300
FIP units)(600 mg tablet) could help people suffering from chronic sinusitis (inflammation of the
sinuses), University of Cologne, Germany researchers recently took 12 patients
who had already had sinus surgery and treated them with bromelain for 3 months.
They discovered the following bromelain benefits:
·
Total symptom scores
improved.
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Total rhinoscopy scores
improved.
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Overall quality of life
was enhanced.
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And no adverse affects
were reported.
Because surgery can oftentimes be ineffective at treating
sinusitis, this research brings a lot of hope to people suffering from
irretraceable sinus problems!
6. Joint Pain
Due to its powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic
characteristics, bromelain is fantastic for acute or chronic joint pain. This past winter, the journal Alternative Therapies in Health
and Medicine published
a research trial that evaluated 42 osteoarthritis patients with degenerative
spine or painful joint conditions.
Two 650 mg capsules of bromelain were given to the patients 2 –
3 times each day on an empty stomach (depending on whether they had acute or
chronic pain) and it was discovered that pain decreased up to 60% for acute
situations and more than 50% for chronic disorders!
Bromelain Supplements and Diet
There are 3 primary ways to incorporate bromelain in your
natural health regimen:
1.
Eating the fiber-rich
core of a juicy, ripe pineapple is the best way to consume natural sources of
bromelain. Keep in mind that the riper the fruit is, the softer the core will
be. So, make sure you keep it out on your counter an extra day or two to make
sure that you’re not gnawing on a tough stem! Note that the flesh of a pineapple is also good for you, but
doesn’t have the high bromelain content like the core does.
2.
Juicing the core of the
pineapple or throwing it into a smoothie along with other vegetables like
cucumber. Drinking fresh pineapple juice has been shown to be a powerful
remedy against inflammatory diseases. I recommend drinking 4 ounces a day to
help prevent digestive issues and up to 8 ounces to treat illnesses like
ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease or constipation.
3.
Taking a natural
bromelain supplement or proteolytic enzyme supplement with bromelain can also
be quite effective if you’re targeting some specific inflammatory or chronic
disease. If you are trying to improve digestion you will take it with meals but
for all other health conditions you will take it on an empty stomach.
Bromelain Dosage and Uses
The most common prescribed dosage for Bromelain is 500mg
daily. However for various conditions, many physicians may recommend:
Arthritis – 400mg 1-2x daily
Allergies – 1000mg daily of
Bromelain + Quercitin
Cancer – 2000mg+ daily of Bromelain
with other proteolytic enzymes
Digestion – 500mg with meals
Surgery Recovery – 1000mg 3x daily
between meals
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