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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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 Consuming high amounts of vitamin C and bromelain, which are enzymes that digest protein, could also potentially cause issues including diarrhea, excessive menstrual bleeding and skin rash, per WebMD. —

Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bromelain