Supplement Guide: Bromelain

Pineapple, Ananas comosus

Origin: Group of enzymes found in pineapple that break down protein. Dosage: Capsules and tablets; take 500 mg to 2,000 mg three times a day between meals.

Claims: Decreases pain and swelling of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis, and increases mobility.

What we know: There is some evidence that enzymes like bromelain have pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects comparable to NSAIDs.

Studies: A 2005 study done in Germany showed that bromelain activated immune cells that fight infection.

Bromelain can cause stomach upset and diarrhea and should be avoided if you are allergic to pineapples. It can also increase the effect of blood-thinning medicine.

Katie

01 Feb 2010, 08:44

I wish I had found this out before now .This week after eating pineapple my arthritic knees are 75% better .Its like a miracle . Just by having a small dish of fresh pineapple every meal I can walk the pain has almost gone way better then any drugs . I even tryed acupuncture and shots in my knees not to much helped me before . A lot of swelling has gone down I an so happy about this find .I Just hoping it keeps up ?
Katie

Judith Weaver

15 Dec 2009, 16:15

Brenda, take a look at www.obesityhelp.com and visit the Arthritis forum. I post there, and I too have bone-on-bone knees. I use Lidoderm patches, take Aleve, and have lost 165 pounds.

Brenda Houck

15 Dec 2009, 10:10

First of all I am overweight and I have bad knees. They say bone against bone and I hurt all the time. I'm sure there is imflamation. I have been taking Arthrotec 50mg for probably 3 years and I am worried about what this is doing to my organs. I do know that it can cause pin holes in your intestines, cause it already has. I can't walk without taking them. Please, someone please tell me how to loose weight and tell me what to take to ease the pain. I still
work part-time and it is so painfull. I want to know about to take stuff that won't hurt my body. I have wonderful grandkids and I would love to be able to enjoy them and play with them without so much pain.;

Caol Ann Guido

30 Oct 2009, 08:53

How do I receive a list of drugs this supplement might react with ?Are there others?

deepali

26 Aug 2009, 07:39

Pls.send me the usees of pineapple on arthritis.

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Supplement Guide: Bromelain

Supplement Guide: Bromelain

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