Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found naturally in the juice and stems of pineapples. These are called a proteolytic enzyme, bromelain is believed to help with the digestion of protein.
Bromelain
Description | |
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6-bromo-5-chloro-3H-1,3-benzoxazol-2-one | |
9001-00-7 | |
C7H3BRCINO2 | |
ananase;BROMELIN;BROMELAIN;3.4.22.32;Bromezyme;Bromelein;Edemase D;bromelains;BROMELASIN;EC 3.4.22.1 | |
Bromelain is also used as a natural anti-inflammatory for conditions such as arthritis. It's one of the most popular supplements in Germany, where it is approved by the Commission E for the treatment of inflammation and swelling of the nose and sinuses due to surgery or injury |