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bromelain

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bromelain [′brō·mə‚lān]
(biochemistry)
An enzyme that digests protein and clots milk; prepared by precipitation by acetone from pineapple juice; used to tenderize meat, to chill-proof beer, and to make protein hydrolysates. Also spelled bromelin.


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That said, there is some scientific support for some alternative supplements and certain foods in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis including tumeric, ginger, Boswellia and bromelain (an enzyme from pineapple).
Spiru-Tein also includes such goodies as spirulina (a protein source and purported immune enhancer), bee pollen, papaya and bromelain for digestion, and bran, cellulose and apple pectin for fiber.
Bromelain, an enzyme derived from pineapple, has been reported to relieve symptoms of acute sinusitis
 
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