What is bromelin?

Answer by  Nancy (578)

This is an enzyme that helps reduce swelling. It is found in both the pineapple and pineapple stem. It also helps to further help with any antibiotics that you may be taking.

Answer by  biologyteacher (13)

Bromelin is an enzyme (a protein that breaks down or catalyzes a reaction) that is extracted from plants in the Bromeliaceae family. It might reduce inflammation.

Answer by  drews (149)

Bromelain is an group of enzymes most commonly found in pineapple. It is thought to help in the digestion of protein in the human body. There have been some additional studies that show it can be useful after surgery or illness in helping to reduce swelling, inflammation and bruising. It also been shown to help with Sinusitis and other diseases.

Answer by  athimbrel (206)

Bromelin is also known as pineapple extract. It is very helpful in digestion, especially in the digestion of protein, and in the reduction of swelling.

Answer by  rogera (788)

Bromelin is one of the group of proteolytic enzymes found in the pineapple stem and also the juice. It helps in the digestive system, and is also good for arthritus,diggesting problems and many other ailments. It is easily to obtain just by eating pineapple or drinking the juice.It has no harmful effects.