User Reviews for bromelain

Increased my heart rate way too much. Will stop inmediately. Dose 150mg twice daily included in artritis solution brand.

I have found taking 3 x 500mg capsules per day of 2,000 GDU/GRAM Bromelain, before, with, or after each meal, to be really helpful in reducing inflammatory pain response in the GI (the cause of which is not fully known but thought to be either an allergic response to Cr, Co, and Ni heavy metal ions from a metal/metal THJR artifact, and/or possible allergic reaction to fish oil/krill supplementation, and/or genetic predisposition to inadequate digestive capability for fatty proteins, or potential combinations of these malfactors). The taking of the Bomelain has shown a reduction of CRP's measured in blood from as high as '47' (during an acute inflammatory episode of the GI) to as low as '1' in a matter of one week. Before taking the Bromelain the period of elevated CRP (as one marker)in blood, and pain and GI inflammation, was significantly extended during such an episode. Therefore it appears to be a helpful substance in this instance.Read More Read Less

Had much swelling due to trauma and after taking this for one week I could feel a noticeable difference and an increase in size because inflammation was decreasing

I use Bromelain for Gout relief. It has a very dramatic effect, and works much better than colchicine, without the side effects, and its much less expensive as well. I'm surprised bromelain is not recommended as the the primary treatment for inflammation and pain gout.

Seems to decrease congestion, stuffiness, and swelling in paranasal sinuses and/or nostrils for me. I have a deviated septum ("S"-shape curve: to left on top and to the right on bottom of sinus) from sports and enlarged left sinus and am usually congested nearly 24/7. I still do not feel that my breathing is completely clear but this seems to decrease swelling, congestion, and stuffiness in my face. Did not use in conjunction with corticosteroid sprays, Sudafed, etc. Do also use Emergen-C (but do not think that directly relates to help in this condition as I had been taking that before Bromelain). Specific supplement used is the WEBBER NATURALS TURMERIC BROMELAIN, so yes, it could also be the turmeric. Planning to buy pure bromelain supplement next. Specific Product: WEBBER NATURALS TURMERIC BROMELAIN.Read More Read Less

This worked great for about 2 months and then all in pain returned. I was so disappointed but I had a good few months.

Caused rash and some itching on torso!

Started getting terrible sinus infections once a month, Dr's kept gving me antiB's, infections kept coming back. Started taking bromelain, no more sinus infections and I finally don't sneeze 5,000 times a day,as I did for my entire life

Couldn't breath through my nose for 5 years. Couldn't sleep at night because I couldn't breath. My wife researched to find something that wouldn't harm my health since she worried about all the nose sprays, Tylenol, ibuprofen I consumed daily. She came up with Bromelain 500 mg (1000 GDU's) 3 times a day. After the second dose I noticed a difference. I slept through the night, first time in years..... Needless to say Bromelain IS a blessing. To top it off my knee pain & swelling is also gone from sports injuries. Basketball & Football. Bromelain I INCREDIBLE stuff. The trick is to take the bromelain on an empty stomach to rid allery/sinusitis. Don't take my word for it, try it yourself. What a relief. Read More Read Less

Before eye surgery my doctor recommended Bromelain for swelling. I am still taking it one month after my surgery and I noticed my osteoarthritis in the right knee has no swelling and little pain. I have had swelling for the last 8 years and now my knee feels so much better. The only thing that I have done differently is I take 500 mg of Bromelain once a day. I threw the pain meds away.

Arthritis with knee pain, neck pain, muscle tenderness was relieved successfully. I was previously taking 800 mg ibuprophen tid and was able to go to prn ibuprophen at 200 mg. I noticed that my hands became more limber. Also took this with Lyme disease. I feel that the "rash" and other symptoms significantly diminished with taking bromelain.

I have Rheumatoid but when I eat fresh pineapple can notice a difference in inflammation. Strange tho as I think it has histamine in it. I cannot eat fish because of its histamine. Better results with SAMe tablets - my crp & esr greatly improved after 1 month on SAMe

Several years ago I used Bromelain capsules because I read about the effect it had on body fat. After a few weeks I noticed my body looking slimmer and feeling tighter. I started exercising for about 10 minutes everyday and I felt and looked so good. For me, Bromelain help get rid of some of my excess fat. I plan to start using it again to help tone my body.

I use it to help with gout. If taken after eating food that may cause a gout attack oratfirst hints if symptoms - seems to work better than any convetional drug

Diagnosed with gastritis & hiatal hernia over 20 years ago. I have been taking every antacid medicine, both prescribed & OTC. All of them had bad side effects for me. I have been chewing one Bromelain tablet after each meal for two weeks & the stomach pain is gone & no side effects. Have not taken any antacid tablets for two weeks. I feel like a new person. I use Puritans Pride.

71 year old active, overweight male osteoarthritis L5. Pain when standing more than 10 min. Began 700mg bròmelain tid on empty stomach beginning April 2011. Pain abruptly ceased January 3, 2012. psoriasis greatly improved; no longer treated c-reactive protein extremely low also took Pancreatin, Papain, Trypsin, Chemotrypsin, & Rutin

After 3 days of 600 GDU/gm 500mg 3x daily, my sinus still have yellowish mucus, then I got new bottle 2400 GDU/gm 500mg. After taking 2nd dose, it made the big difference, the mucus from the nose and chest are clear.

I have a long history of chronic migraines but hate the idea of all the chemicals the doctor wanted to give me in the form of prescription drugs. Yesterday I could feel some muscle tightening in my neck and my halo started, ONE dose of 400 mg Bromelain stopped that migraine in it's tracks! My neck muscle relaxed the halo disappeared! In 16 years of dealing with migraines, this is the FIRST product to help me! And the speed in which it helped amazed me. I have already been recommending this stuff to friends!Read More Read Less

I have ongoing sinus issues which cause extreme pain at times, which traditional pain meds won't even touch. I've had sinus surgery (never again!) and it didn't help at all. Bromelain is the only thing that really helps me and it acts quickly with no side-effects (for me). Interactions aren't an issue for me because I'm not on any meds. I only use it when needed.