Bromelain is an a cysteinic proteasic enzyme found in pineapple fruit and stem, possessing strong anti-inflammatory capacity.
If administered orally it certainly aids protein digestion and, well resisting gastric pH, it is further absorbed in the guts; bromelain acts systemically reducing edemas, pain and inflammation through its considerable fibrinolytic activity and through reduction of bradykinin, prostaglandins and migration of leucocytes to inflamed areas with no side effects.