
Bromelain 500mg SO
Bromelain supplied as 500 mg per capsule to support the digestion of food, musculoskeletal health, and joint comfort. Bromelain 500 mg Musculoskeletal Health PRODUCT DATA Bromelain, provided by Douglas Laboratories®, supplies 500 mg of bromelain per capsule with enzymatic activity of 2,400 GDU/gram. Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme that may support musculoskeletal health, and joint comfort. ‡INDICATIONS •Musculoskeletal health‡ •Joint comfort‡ •Supports healthy microbial balance‡ FUNCTION AND MECHANISM OF ACTION Bromelain is obtained from the lower stems of the pineapple plant which contains cysteine proteases. They are glycoproteins with one carbohydrate chain per protein molecule with an active site represented by the reactive sulphhydryl group of cysteine. These proteolytic enzymes support healthy cytokine levels and regulatory balance in the body. Research suggests that bromelain may promote muscle and joint comfort by providing support for healthy platelet function at the highe