Function:

Bromelain is an extract derived from the stems of pineapples, although it exists in all parts of the fresh plant and fruit, which has many uses. Bromelain is isolated from the stems, leaves, and the skin of pineapple by employing modern biological extraction technology. The broad substrate specificity of Bromalin enables the enzyme to easily and efficiently hydrolyzed most soluble proteins. Proteins from hemoglobin, gelatin, soybean, fish and others are hydrolyzed to lower molecular weight peptides and amino acids which are soluble in trichloroacetic acid.

The extract has a history of folk and modern medicinal use. As a supplement it is thought to have anti-inflammatory effects. Bromelain also contains chemicals that, according to laboratory research, might interfere with the growth of tumor cells and slow blood clotting. As a culinary ingredient it is used primarily as a tenderizer. Bromelain, increases blood fibrinolytic activity as well as inhibiting fibrinogen synthesis; bromelain also directly degrades fibrin and fibrinogen. Kininogen and bradykinin serum and tissue levels are lowered by bromelain and it also affects prostaglandin synthesis, which gives its antiinflammatory effects.Bromelain has been found to reduce the excretion of proinflammatory cytokines as well as chemokines in a study into its possible mechanism of action in ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and Crohn's disease and promote the absorption of nutrients. Bromelain can also control the cardiovascular disease and good for scab of the burns.

The extract made from pineapples (Ananas comosus) ALSO has a variety of positive effects on the skin and promotes skin elasticity while removing dead damaged skin, while improving hydration and moisture and promoting a more elastic and clear looking skin.