Enhanced protein digestion
Improves protein breakdown and digestive comfort
Bromelain
Proteolytic enzyme from pineapple that supports digestion, reduces inflammation, and aids in protein breakdown
Scientific nameAnanas comosus extract
FormulaComplex enzyme mixture
Molecular weightVariable enzyme proteins g/mol
CAS9001-00-7
80
absorption score
7
safety / 10
30
USD per month
5
documented interactions
Check it against something
Bromelain with:
- Amylase
- Ashwagandha
- Avocado Oil
- BCAA (Branched-Chain Amino Acids)
- Beetroot Powder
- Beta-Alanine
- Bifidobacterium lactis
- Bifidobacterium longum
- Bovine Collagen
- Caffeine
- Calcium
- Calcium Bone Formula
- Calcium Carbonate
- Casein Protein
- Chicken Collagen
- Choline (Bitartrate)
- Chondroitin Sulfate
- Coconut Oil
- Collagen Peptides
- Comprehensive Immune Support Complex
- Comprehensive Multivitamin-Mineral Complex
- Creatine HCL
- Creatine Monohydrate
- D-Mannose
- DHA
- Electrolyte Blend
- EPA
- Fish Oil (EPA/DHA)
- Folate (5-MTHF)
- Ginger
- Iron Fumarate
- Iron Sulfate
- Joint Mobility Formula
- Keratin
- Krill Oil
- L-Carnitine
- L-Citrulline
- Lactase
- Lactobacillus acidophilus
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus
- Lipase
- Magnesium Citrate
- Magnesium Glycinate
- Magnesium Oxide
- Marine Collagen
- Melatonin
- Modafinil
- Olive Oil Extract
- Omega-3 + Curcumin + Vitamin D Triple Anti-Inflammatory Formula
- Papain
- Protease
- Quercetin
- Saccharomyces boulardii
- Turmeric
- Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
- Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
- Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate)
- Vitamin D3
- Whey Protein
- Zinc Gluconate
Nothing found
86
out of 100
Works better together
Compatible. Timing differs, so follow each supplement's own window.
What it does
mechanism and evidence for each claimReduced inflammation and swelling
Decreases inflammation, swelling, and pain
Improved wound healing and recovery
Accelerates healing from injuries and surgeries
Sinus and respiratory support
Helps thin mucus and improve respiratory function
Enhanced nutrient absorption
Improves absorption of nutrients and other supplements
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Same goal, different mechanism — check any of them against this one
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Gut health & immune modulation
10-100 billion CFU daily
B
60%
Magnesium Glycinate
Superior absorption sleep & muscle support
200-600 mg
A
90%
Magnesium Citrate
Balanced absorption & digestive support
300-600 mg
A
35%
Chloride
Electrolyte & digestive support
2300mg
A
95%
Bone Broth Collagen
Gut healing & collagen support
20-40g powder
B
85%
Psyllium Husk
Digestive health & cholesterol support
5-15g
A
95%
Every pair we checked
12 combinations scored by the engine
Bromelain + Caffeine
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Bromelain + Creatine Monohydrate
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Bromelain + Vitamin D3
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Bromelain + Calcium Carbonate
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Bromelain + Whey Protein
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Bromelain + Lactase
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Bromelain + Bovine Collagen
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Bromelain + DHA
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Bromelain + Turmeric
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Bromelain + Omega-3 + Curcumin + Vitamin D Triple Anti-Inflammatory Formula
Enhanced anti-inflammatory effects
Works better together
78
Bromelain + Digestive Enzymes
Enhanced overall digestive function
Works better together
78
Bromelain + Quercetin
Enhanced anti-inflammatory and absorption effects
Works better together
86
Dosage
Daily500-3000mg
Digestive support500-1000mg with meals
Anti inflammatory1000-3000mg between meals
Respiratory support500-1500mg between meals
Wound healing1000-2000mg between meals
When to expect it
First Effects30 minutes to 2 hours for digestive benefits
Peak Benefits3-7 days for anti-inflammatory and healing benefits
Deficiency DevelopmentReturn to baseline inflammation and digestive issues
Toxicity OnsetRare, mainly increased bleeding risk
How to measure it
MarkerInflammatory markers (CRP, ESR) or clotting parameters
OptimalReduced inflammation markers, normal clotting times
Deficient belowNot applicable for enzyme supplement
FrequencyMonitor clotting parameters if using with blood thinners
What people actually reported to the FDA
CAERS, 31 reports naming it as the suspectMost reported effects
Excluded from the list above: dysphagia (2). Those are people struggling with the tablet itself, not with the compound.
Named as the suspect
31 reports
of 39 that mention it at all
Serious outcome
80%
hospitalisation, emergency room or worse
Other Serious or Important Medical Event19
Visited Emergency Room9
Visited a Health Care Provider7
Reports are voluntary and unverified — they record what someone experienced while taking something, not what the compound caused. Counts skew towards products people take a lot of, and a serious outcome is more likely to be reported than a mild one, so these are not rates. How we filter them →
What actually reaches you
The label counts the carrier, your body does not
Absorption
Very high 80 of 100 · best absorbed form of this compound
Delivered daily
1400 mg
Cost per 100 mg delivered
$0.07 comparative — uses the absorption score, not a measured percentage
Works better with
+
Quercetin
Enhanced anti-inflammatory and absorption effects
Quercetin improves bromelain absorption and both reduce inflammation · level B
+
Turmeric Curcumin
Enhanced anti-inflammatory effects
Complementary anti-inflammatory pathways · level B
+
Digestive Enzymes
Enhanced overall digestive function
Comprehensive enzyme support for protein, fat, and carb digestion · level BWhat not to take with Bromelain
!
Antacids Acid Blockers
Reduced stomach acid may impair enzyme activation
Bromelain needs acidic environment for optimal activity · moderate significance
!
Heat Processing
Heat destroys enzyme activity
High temperatures denature enzyme proteins · major significanceMedication interactions
Discuss these with a pharmacist before combiningMay enhance anticoagulant effects
What to do: Monitor INR closely, avoid before surgery
May enhance antibiotic absorption and effectiveness
What to do: May improve antibiotic therapy
May enhance sedative effects
What to do: Monitor for increased sedation
Available forms
Bromelain (2400 GDU/g): Digestive support, Anti-inflammatory, Natural enzyme, Well-researched
Enteric-Coated Bromelain: Protected from stomach acid, Better systemic absorption, Reduced stomach upset, Enhanced bioavailability
Food sources
Fresh pineapple (core and stem)
Highest natural concentration · 60
Fresh pineapple juice
Moderate enzyme activity · 50
Canned/processed pineapple
Minimal enzyme activity (heat destroyed) · 10
Bromelain supplements
500-3000mg per capsule · 80-90
Too little
- Poor protein digestion and bloating after meals
- Increased inflammation and slow healing
- Thick mucus and respiratory congestion
- Poor recovery from injuries or exercise
- Digestive discomfort with protein-rich meals
- Slow wound healing and prolonged swelling
- Poor circulation and blood flow
Too much
- Generally safe but potential risks:
- Increased bleeding and bruising
- Stomach upset and nausea
- Diarrhea with high doses
- Allergic reactions in pineapple-sensitive individuals
Who benefits most
digestive-protein-digestion
Excellent for improving protein digestion and reducing bloating
500-1000mg with meals
inflammation-injury-recovery
Effective for reducing inflammation and speeding recovery
1000-3000mg between meals
sinus-respiratory-mucus
Helps thin mucus and improve respiratory function
500-1500mg between meals
post-surgery-wound-healing
May accelerate healing and reduce post-surgical swelling
1000-2000mg between meals
athletes-muscle-recovery
May reduce exercise-induced inflammation and muscle soreness
1000-2000mg between mealsWhere to buy it
Look for Bromelain at 500-3000mg per serving. The form that matters here is Bromelain (2400 GDU/g).
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What else affects it
Beyond other supplements
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Heat processing
Heat destroys enzyme activity
High temperatures denature enzyme proteinsHow it works
- Proteolytic enzyme that breaks down protein bonds
- Reduces inflammatory mediators and cytokines
- Breaks down fibrin improving circulation and reducing clots
- Thins mucus by breaking down mucoproteins
- Modulates immune response and reduces edema
- Enhances absorption of other nutrients and compounds
Key findings
what the evidence supports- Good evidence for digestive support and anti-inflammatory effects
- Effective for post-surgical swelling and wound healing
- Monitor bleeding risk especially with blood thinners
- Timing of dosing critical - with meals for digestion, between meals for systemic effects
Sources: NIH Examine.com · data reviewed 2026-08-02
Compiled by Denis, who maintains this database and holds no medical qualification — every figure here is sourced or derived, never asserted. How we calculate it →
Common questions
What are the benefits of Bromelain?
Documented effects: Enhanced protein digestion; Reduced inflammation and swelling; Improved wound healing and recovery; Sinus and respiratory support. Improves protein breakdown and digestive comfort
How much Bromelain should you take per day?
The common daily range is 500-3000mg. By goal — digestive support: 500-1000mg with meals; anti inflammatory: 1000-3000mg between meals; respiratory support: 500-1500mg between meals; wound healing: 1000-2000mg between meals.
When is the best time to take Bromelain?
With meals for digestion between meals for inflammation. First effects are typically reported within 30 minutes to 2 hours for digestive benefits.
What are the side effects of Bromelain?
At excessive doses: Generally safe but potential risks:, Increased bleeding and bruising, Stomach upset and nausea, Diarrhea with high doses, Allergic reactions in pineapple-sensitive individuals. Safety rating at normal doses is 7 out of 10.
What should you not take with Bromelain?
Separate it from Antacids Acid Blockers, Heat Processing by two to four hours. Reduced stomach acid may impair enzyme activation
Does Bromelain interact with medications?
Documented interactions with blood-thinners-warfarin, antibiotics, sedatives. Discuss these with a pharmacist before combining.
How do you know if you need Bromelain?
The marker is Inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR) or clotting parameters, optimal range Reduced inflammation markers, normal clotting times. Common deficiency signs: Poor protein digestion and bloating after meals, Increased inflammation and slow healing, Thick mucus and respiratory congestion, Poor recovery from injuries or exercise.