Bromelain 400 mg — 60 Capsules — Proteolytic Enzyme from Pineapple for Inflammation & Recovery*
Bromelain is a powerful proteolytic enzyme derived from pineapple stem that supports a healthy inflammatory response, digestive protein breakdown, and soft-tissue recovery after physical stress.* Produced in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities and
3rd-party lab tested for purity, potency & label accuracy.*
Research Promise: At LifeSource Vitamins, our commitment is rooted in research and results. Every benefit below is supported by human clinical studies indexed in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) via PubMed, with full texts available in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed Central (PMC) when available. In addition, we reference reviews from 39 leading health organizations and insights from 20 top global universities to ensure our guidance aligns with credible science.*
Clinically Studied Benefits (with research)
• Joint comfort in knee OA* — A bromelain/trypsin/rutoside enzyme combo matched diclofenac for pain relief over 6 weeks in knee osteoarthritis. (NIH/PubMed — Akhtar, 2004)
• Post-dental surgery recovery* — Oral bromelain improved postoperative swelling/pain and quality of life after third-molar extraction. (NIH/PubMed — Majid, 2014)
• Head-to-head RCT (2024)* — Purified bromelain and bromelain-standardized pineapple extract reduced pain, swelling, and trismus vs placebo after wisdom-tooth surgery. (NIH/PubMed — Colletti, 2024)
• Inflammatory markers* — Systematic review of RCTs reports reductions in CRP and pro-inflammatory cytokines in most trials. (NIH/PubMed — Pereira, 2023)
• Immunomodulation in humans* — Crossover trial found oral bromelain altered antigen-specific T-cell responses. (NIH/PubMed — Müller, 2013)
• Sinonasal exposure* — Bromelain detected in sinonasal mucosa and serum of chronic rhinosinusitis patients after oral dosing. (NIH/PubMed — Passali, 2018)
• Exercise recovery* — In trained cyclists, protease/bromelain supplementation showed signals consistent with reduced muscle damage/inflammation. (NIH/PubMed — Shing, 2016)
• Digestive enzyme support* — Reviews describe proteolytic activity aiding protein breakdown and digestive comfort. (NIH/PMC — Agrawal, 2022)
• Safety/tolerability* — Review notes mainly mild GI adverse events and tolerability comparable to NSAIDs in enzyme studies. (NIH/PMC — Brien, 2004)
Additional Studies Showing Promising Benefits*
• Narrative review highlights proteases (incl. bromelain) for post-exercise recovery and soreness. (NIH/PMC — O’Connor, 2022)
• Pediatric acute sinusitis reports effectiveness/safety with bromelain as adjunct enzyme therapy. (NIH/PubMed — Braun, 2005)
• OA reviews describe symptomatic improvements with enzyme/bromelain preparations. (NIH/PMC — Brien, 2004)
• Overview notes edema/pain reductions and supportive roles for wound-healing contexts. (NIH/PMC — Rathnavelu, 2016)
• Additional maxillofacial data suggest reduced edema/inflammation after procedures with enzyme support. (NIH/PubMed — Bormann, 2016)
We monitor research from the world’s leading institutions — including Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge University, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, MIT, the University of Florida, Oregon State University – Linus Pauling Institute, Boston University, Cornell, Columbia, and Ohio State — to ensure our guidance remains aligned with the highest standards of credible science.*
Brief Benefit Bullets
• Enzyme complex shown comparable to NSAIDs for knee OA pain (combo studies)*
• Helps reduce inflammatory markers (CRP, cytokines)*
• Supports post-procedure swelling & soft-tissue comfort*
• Aids protein digestion & digestive comfort*
• Generally well-tolerated vs NSAIDs*
• Plant-derived enzyme from pineapple stem*
3rd-party lab tested for purity, potency & accuracy
Suggested Use
Take as directed on the product label or by your healthcare professional. If pregnant, nursing, taking medications (especially blood thinners), or have a medical condition, consult your physician.*
Product Specifications
• Serving Size — 1 Capsule • Active — Bromelain 400 mg (standardized to 2,400 GDUs/g) • Capsule — Gelatin • Other ingredients — Cellulose, magnesium stearate, silica • Free From — Non-GMO, gluten-free, no artificial colors* • Quality — Third-party tested for identity, potency & purity
Key Ingredient
Bromelain (from Ananas comosus stem) — Proteolytic enzyme complex studied for inflammation modulation, recovery support, and digestive protein breakdown.*
LifeSource Vitamins — Proudly American — Since 1992
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Bromelain 400 mg — proteolytic enzyme from pineapple for inflammation, recovery, and digestion. Gelatin capsule. 3rd-party tested. Clinically Studied Ingredients — NIH/PubMed!*
