Name: Bromelain
SKU: 801-7
Availability: InStock

Product description

Bromelain is a dietary supplement in powdered form containing pineapple stem extract with high enzymatic activity of 12,000 GDU.

GDU (Gelatin Digesting Units) are a measure of proteolytic activity, indicating the enzyme’s ability to break down protein structures.

Bromelain dietary supplement:

supports overall digestive function,
facilitates the breakdown of macronutrients in the gastrointestinal tract, especially proteins,
contributes to the digestion of high-molecular-weight compounds from food,
supports the natural function of the pancreas by complementing digestive enzyme activity,
promotes post-meal comfort by helping reduce bloating,
provides anti-inflammatory support, aiding the body’s natural tissue-repair processes,
helps reduce swelling and bruising, particularly after injuries or procedures,
may enhance the absorption of active compounds, such as flavonoids, due to its proteolytic action.

Supplement facts

Ingredient	Amount per daily serving 1200 g (2 measuring cups)
Bromelain 1200 GDU/g extract from the stem of the edible pineapple (Ananas comosus L.)	1200 mg	–

*DV – Daily Value

Ingredients: extract from the stem of the edible pineapple.

Gluten-free.

Amount per container: 90 g.

Suggested use

Take 2 measuring cups daily.

Do not exceed suggested use. Dietary supplements should not replace a varied diet. The product is recommended for adults.

Warning: if pregnant or nursing, consult your doctor before use.

Organoleptic properties: a well-soluble powder with a pleasant pineapple aftertaste.

Keep away from the sun at a temperature below 25°C in the original packaging, out of reach of small children. Store the product in a dry place. Exposure to moisture will make the product clump faster. Clumping does not affect the properties of the substance.

Production lot number / Best before – see the unit label (left side of the label).

Tests

Batch tests performed towards:

Microbiology: the presence of listeria, staphylococcus, Escherichia coli and coli groups, salmonella, total microbial count,
Presence of: echimidine and heliosupine, erucifolin, europine, heliotrin, intermedina, jacobin, lasjocarpine, licopsamine and indicine, monocrotaline, echimidine N-oxide, erucifolin N-oxide, europine N-oxide, heliosupine N-oxide, heliothrin N-oxide, N -intermedin oxide, indicin N-oxide, echinatin N-oxide, rinderine N-oxide, jacobin N-oxide, lasiocarpine N-oxide, lycopsamine N-oxide, monocrotaline N-oxide, retrorzyne N-oxide, usaramine N-oxide, N-oxide senecionine, integerrimine N-oxide, senecyvernine N-oxide, seneciphylline N-oxide, sparthioidine N-oxide, retrorzyne, usaramine, rinderine and echinatin, seneciphylline, sparthioidine, senecivernine, integerrymine, senecionine, senkirkine, trichodesmin, atropine, scopolamine, the presence of pyrrolizidine and tropane alkaloids,
ethylene oxide and 2-chloroethanol,
gluten content.

The tests were carried out at the independent, accredited Laboratorium GBA Polska – Certificates of Accreditation no: AB 1095.

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Bromelain – support for the digestive system

GDU (Gelatin Digesting Units) is a unit of enzymatic activity used to measure bromelain’s ability to hydrolyze gelatin—in simple terms, it reflects how quickly and effectively the enzyme can break down proteins.

The higher the GDU value, the greater the proteolytic potency, and therefore the more efficiently bromelain performs its digestive function.

A value of 1200 GDU is considered high enzymatic activity, indicating that such bromelain has strong proteolytic action and effectively supports the breakdown of proteins in the digestive tract.

Bromelain does not replace endogenous enzymes secreted by the pancreas, but it can function as a supplementary enzyme supporting proteolysis, meaning the breakdown of proteins into smaller structures. In simpler terms, it helps the body finish the job when its own enzymes are temporarily insufficient.

In situations of reduced pancreatic activity caused by aging, metabolic stress, mucosal inflammation, or a diet rich in hard-to-digest proteins, the secretion of proteases such as trypsin, chymotrypsin, and elastase decreases. These are the key enzymes responsible for protein digestion.

Bromelain, acting independently of these pathways, can partially compensate for this reduced activity.

In practice, this means that bromelain initiates preliminary proteolysis in the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine, beginning protein digestion earlier than pancreatic enzymes would. This reduces the amount of undigested residues that move into the lower sections of the digestive tract.

As a result, the phenomena of food stagnation and delayed gastric emptying are diminished, which typically manifest as a feeling of heaviness, fullness, and post-meal discomfort. The risk of protein fermentation in the intestine is also reduced, limiting gas formation and bloating associated with incomplete digestion.

Additionally, bromelain may ease the metabolic workload of the pancreas, as fewer undigested proteins mean a reduced need for intensive pancreatic enzyme secretion. This is particularly beneficial for individuals with temporarily weakened pancreatic function. Consequently, the entire digestive system operates under more optimal enzymatic conditions, and digestion proceeds more smoothly and efficiently, translating into a tangible improvement in digestive comfort.

During technological trials and testing, as well as after extensive analysis of available studies, we observed that in many individuals an enzymatic activity level of 2400 GDU leads to diarrhea and intestinal discomfort. To avoid such effects, we selected an activity level of 1200 GDU for our supplement, which effectively supports digestion while not causing side effects such as increased intestinal peristalsis.