Bromelain
Other names: Bromelain
Harm score: 1 (Natural substances)
Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapple, specifically in its stem, that has a number of health benefits. It is a mixture of enzymes that digest proteins and inhibit inflammatory processes in the body. This substance is also known as bromelain.
Bromelain is included in many products due to its medicinal benefits. It is primarily used in the food industry, where it is used, for example, to tenderise meat. It can also be found widely in high-quality dietary supplements to aid digestion or to relieve swelling and pain after surgery. It is included in medicines for rheumatism and arthritis. Bromelain is also present in some cosmetic products, where it aids in natural skin rejuvenation by removing dead cells from the surface of the skin.