enzyme
Bromelain
What it’s good for
Bromelain for Joint Pain
Mixed2 studies · 1 supporting · 1 against
A pineapple enzyme, proposed to break down the chemicals that carry inflammation to a joint.
Dose: 500–800 mg
Tested as: oral bromelain (stem-derived enzyme concentrate), 500-800 mg/day — knee osteoarthritis
Bromelain for Chronic Inflammation
Evidence1 study · 1 supporting · 0 against
A pineapple enzyme, proposed to lower the inflammatory markers circulating in your blood.
Dose: 200–1050 mg
Tested as: oral bromelain alone, 200-1050 mg/day for 1-16 weeks — effect on blood inflammatory markers (CRP, IL-6, TNF-alpha etc.), not a specific inflammatory disease
Bromelain for Muscle Soreness
No Benefit1 study · 0 supporting · 1 against
How it was tested: Neither bromelain nor ibuprofen changed pain, movement or strength after a hard session.
A pineapple enzyme, meant to break down the inflammatory chemicals a hard session produces.
Dose: 900 mg
Tested as: oral bromelain, 300 mg three times daily (900 mg/day) — delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after eccentric exercise