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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

  1. How to Take Bromelain

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

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      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.

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