bromelain
noun
bro·me·lain
ˈbrō-mə-lən 
-ˌlān
variants
or less commonly bromelin
ˈbrō-mə-lən
brō-ˈmē-
: a protease obtained especially from the pineapple
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Who should not take bromelain? Before taking bromelain, consult your doctor.
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Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
As a protease enzyme, bromelain affects the inflammatory process and may be helpful for asthma, cancer, IBD, and other inflammatory conditions.3 Other phytonutrients, called polyphenols, found in pineapple also influence the inflammatory process.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Nutrients found in pineapple, including vitamin C and bromelain, are thought to be especially beneficial for women's health specifically.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Pineapples: Reduce inflammation Pineapples contain bromelain, an enzyme that helps reduce inflammation and improve digestion.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 22 July 2024
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Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
As a protease enzyme, bromelain affects the inflammatory process and may be helpful for asthma, cancer, IBD, and other inflammatory conditions.3 Other phytonutrients, called polyphenols, found in pineapple also influence the inflammatory process.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Nutrients found in pineapple, including vitamin C and bromelain, are thought to be especially beneficial for women's health specifically.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Pineapples: Reduce inflammation Pineapples contain bromelain, an enzyme that helps reduce inflammation and improve digestion.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 22 July 2024
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“Bromelain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bromelain. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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bromelain
noun
bro·me·lain
variants
also bromelin
: a protease obtained from the juice of the pineapple
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