Gut health
Bromelain
Also called: pineapple enzyme
An enzyme from pineapple stems.
- Why people take it
- Swelling, sinusitis, digestion.
- What the evidence says
- Some evidence for swelling after surgery and sinusitis.
- How it is usually taken
- Usually 200 to 500 mg two or three times a day between meals.
- Be careful
- May add to blood thinners; allergy in people allergic to pineapple.
- Medicines it can interact with
- May raise amoxicillin and tetracycline levels and add to blood thinners.
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Common questions
What is Bromelain?
An enzyme from pineapple stems.
Why do people take Bromelain?
Swelling, sinusitis, digestion.
Does Bromelain work?
Some evidence for swelling after surgery and sinusitis.
How much Bromelain do people take?
Usually 200 to 500 mg two or three times a day between meals.
Is Bromelain safe?
May add to blood thinners; allergy in people allergic to pineapple.
Does Bromelain interact with medicines?
May raise amoxicillin and tetracycline levels and add to blood thinners.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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