How to Take Bromelain

Bromelain is a compound with medicinal properties and comes from the stem of the pineapple plant. It has been heralded for its ability to reduce inflammation, becoming a popular addition to arthritis and sports injury treatments, as well as a digestive aid in cancer and gout.

Instructions

How to Take Bromelain

• 1

  Check with your doctor about the dosage, generally 500 mg in a tablet form two times a day.

• 2

  Take on an empty stomach to aid absorption unless taking it as a digestive aid.

• 3

  Take after a meal if the meal has created an upset stomach.

• 4

  Do not take it before surgery, as it can act as a blood thinner, which may prevent clotting during surgery.

• 5

  Apply topical bromelain to treat burns in some cases.

• 6

  Do not give bromelain to children.