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Natural Digestive Enzyme

Derived from the stems of pineapple, Bromelain is a natural digestive enzyme. Digestive enzymes are responsible for breaking down food into different nutrients. As a natural enzyme, Bromelain helps digest protein in the gastrointestinal tract.

*Pineapple Enzyme Extract 500 MG, EQUIVALENT TO
* 600 GDU's or
* 900 MCU's

Nutritionally Supports Digestive Health*

Bromelain is the genuine mixture of Bromelain A and B, the proteolytic enzymes of pineapple fruit.

Directions:
As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule three times daily with meals.

Who Can Benefit from this Product?
Bromelain can be used by anyone pursuing better digestion or seeking a healthy inflammation response.* May also be a helpful adjuvant to wound-healing and with minor sports injuries.*

How Does Each Active Ingredient Function in this Product?
Bromelain: A protein-digesting enzyme that enhances the digestion and assimilation of food.* It has also been shown to be beneficial to the cardiovascular and immune systems.*

Proteolytic Enzyme Support
Bromelain is a protein-digesting enzyme which is present naturally in pineapple sap and in the pineapple stem. Much smaller amounts are found in the fruit. Bromelain is classified as a proteolytic enzyme because of its ability to digest proteins. Due to its ability to spare the body’s own store of proteolytic enzymes, bromelain supplementation may positively affect protein turnover rates in the body; this influence extends to the proteins found in joint tissues and in the muscles.*

Bromelain has a long history of use in folk medicine traditions of the Pacific Rim. This mixture of compounds (bromelain A and B) extracted from the stem of the pineapple (Ananas comosus) has been used in herbal healing traditions dating back to the 17th century to address different ailments and complaints.

Digestion and Assimilation
Bromelain, because of its tolerance of both acidic and alkaline conditions, is active in the stomach as well as in the small intestine. This means that the extract can be taken at the beginning or the end of a meal and yet remain effective as an aid to digesting proteins.* Its robust pH tolerance is also important for bromelain’s use by the elderly. As we age, our ability to secrete hydrochloric acid in the stomach declines. Therefore, much of the digestive activity that takes place under acidic conditions in younger stomachs begins to occur under progressively more alkaline conditions as we age. This impairs protein digestion. Because bromelain is active under both acid and alkaline conditions, it is superbly suited for helping older individuals to digest protein-based foods.*

Additional Benefits
Bromelain may promote a healthy inflammation response by stimulating the production of “active peptides” that increase levels of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins (PGs).* One problem with modern diets can be large amounts of omega-6 fatty acids, such as those found in corn and many seed oils. Excess omega-6 fatty acids can increase the body’s production of inflammation-producing compounds which are members of certain classes of prostaglandins and eicosanoids. Bromelain can help to re-establish balance by promoting the production of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins, eicosanoids and related compounds.* Likewise, bromelain has been shown to support cardiovascular health by promoting healthy platelet function and healthy levels of fibrinogen.* Finally, scientific evidence indicates that bromelain may support a healthy immune system by the production of specific cytokines and its affect on T-cell activity.*

Caution:
If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your physician before taking this product.

Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.

Made in USA in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

**Formula 229 contains 600 Gelatin Digestive Units (GDU's) per gram, equivalent to 900 Milk Clotting Units (MCU's) per gram.

Certified free of: yeast, wheat, corn, milk, egg, soy, glutens, sugar, starch, artificial colors and preservatives.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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