enzyme · for muscle soreness
Bromelain
A pineapple enzyme, meant to break down the inflammatory chemicals a hard session produces.
Say that in clinical terms
Proposed proteolytic/anti-inflammatory action that in theory could reduce inflammatory mediators generated by exercise-induced muscle micro-damage.
How strong is the research?
No Benefit evidence
Neither bromelain nor ibuprofen changed pain, movement or strength after a hard session.
Low-quality evidence
1 paper read, 1 against.
Tested as: oral bromelain, 300 mg three times daily (900 mg/day) — delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after eccentric exercise
How much to take
900 mg