NOW Foods Bromelain

Name: NOW Foods Bromelain
Brand: NOW Foods
SKU: 733739029478
Price: 30.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: NOW Foods

£30.99

NOW Foods Bromelain keeps it simple: 500mg per vcap, in two pack sizes.

What it is

Bromelain, a group of protein-digesting enzymes found naturally in pineapple
Enzyme activity is normally listed in GDU or FCC units as well as by weight

How to use

Take as directed on the pack.

Good to know

Choose from 2 sizes: 500mg - 120 vcaps / 500mg - 60 vcaps
Format: vcaps
Caffeine free
Vegetarian-friendly capsule shell

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

Size: 500mg - 120 vcaps

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SKU: 733739029478

At a glance

£0.25

per daily dose

Limited

evidence for bromelain

Our honest take

Plain bromelain, the protein-digesting enzymes from pineapple stem: 500 mg per capsule at 2,400 GDU per gram (about 1,200 GDU). Evidence for bromelain is limited and there are no authorised claims, and most people digest protein perfectly well without help. At about 26p a capsule on the larger bottle it is fair value if you want to try it.

You want a single-ingredient bromelain without other enzymes or herbs
You want a vegan capsule at a fair price
You are happy to try it for a few weeks and judge for yourself
You are allergic to pineapple or latex
You take blood thinners, anti-platelet medicines or antibiotics, or have surgery coming up
You are pregnant or breastfeeding

The science

Bromelain· evidence: Limited

Bromelain is a group of protein-digesting enzymes taken from pineapple stems. Its strength is measured in enzyme activity units (GDU), so two products with the same milligrams can differ a lot.

Studies have looked at bromelain for digestion and for recovery after exercise or minor surgery, but the trials are small and the results are mixed. There are no authorised health claims for bromelain, so we make no claims about what it does.

Most people digest protein perfectly well without enzyme supplements.

Typical dose: Supplements typically provide 200 to 1,000 mg a day; check the GDU activity on the label.

Safety: Avoid if you are allergic to pineapple, latex, wheat or celery (cross-reactions are reported). Bromelain may add to the effect of blood thinners and some antibiotics. Stop taking it before surgery. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you take regular medication or are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Research we looked at:
NCCIH. Bromelain fact sheet. National Institutes of Health.
Pavan R, Jain S, Shraddha, Kumar A (2012). Properties and therapeutic application of bromelain: a review. Biotechnology Research International 2012:976203.

Ingredients & nutrition

Ingredients: Bromelain (from pineapple, 2,400 GDU/g), hypromellose (cellulose capsule), rice flour, magnesium stearate (vegetable source), silicon dioxide.

Per daily dose (1 capsule): bromelain 500 mg (about 1,200 GDU). 60 capsules = 60 daily doses; 120 capsules = 120 daily doses.

Allergens and diet: Not made with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts or sesame, but produced in a facility that handles them. Suitable for vegans.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Take 1 capsule once or twice a day, with or between meals. Adults only. Do not use if you are allergic to pineapple. Stop before planned surgery, and speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you take medication. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	500mg - 120 vcaps	£30.99	£0.25
This product	500mg - 60 vcaps	£16.99	£0.28
Doctor's Best High Potency Bromelain		from £31.99	£0.36
NOW Foods Turmeric & Bromelain		from £21.99	£0.49
Osavi Digestive Enzymes + Probiotic		from £22.99	£0.22

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.