Nutrient Database

Bromelain

enzyme

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Overview

Protein-splitting enzyme obtained from pineapple.

Interactions

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Bromelain enhances Quercetin

Bromelain increases intestinal permeability to quercetin and reduces its degradation in the gut, significantly improving oral quercetin bioavailability.

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Bromelain enhances curcumin absorption

Bromelain's proteolytic activity improves intestinal permeability for lipophilic compounds like curcumin.

Top 5 food sources

Pineapple (especially the stem)
Expert consensus: Moderate

Usually taken between meals.

Bromelain — Stackwell