Bromelain 500mg | 2400 GDU High Potency Pineapple Stem Digestive Enzyme
Each capsule contains 500mg of bromelain from pineapple stem (Ananas comosus var. comosus), providing 2400 GDU (Gelatin Digesting Units) of proteolytic enzyme activity. Bromelain is a naturally occurring proteolytic enzyme complex extracted from pineapple stem, used as a digestive enzyme to support the breakdown of dietary protein. At 2400 GDU per capsule, this is a high-potency bromelain formula delivering meaningful enzyme activity in every serving. Health Canada approved (NPN 80075725) as a digestive enzyme. 100% vegan, non-GMO, and gluten-free. Made in Canada in a GMP-certified facility. 120 vegan capsules.
Key Benefits
• Digestive enzyme for protein digestion support
• High potency: 2400 GDU per capsule
• 500mg bromelain per capsule
• 18,000,000 FCC papain units per capsule
• Pineapple stem source (Ananas comosus var. comosus)
• Proteolytic enzyme activity
• Supports dietary protein breakdown
• Supports nutrient assimilation
• Health Canada approved (NPN 80075725)
• 120 vegan capsules
• Made in Canada in a GMP-certified facility
• 100% vegan and non-GMO
• Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free
What Is Bromelain?
Bromelain is a naturally occurring proteolytic enzyme complex found in pineapple (Ananas comosus). It is extracted primarily from the stem of the pineapple plant, which contains a higher concentration of bromelain than the fruit itself. As a proteolytic enzyme, bromelain breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids, supporting the digestion and assimilation of dietary protein. Bromelain has been used as a digestive enzyme supplement for decades and is one of the most studied plant-derived proteolytic enzymes.
Understanding Enzyme Potency: GDU and FCC Units
Enzyme supplements are measured by their activity, not just their weight. Two potency measurements are used for bromelain:
GDU (Gelatin Digesting Units): The primary potency measurement for bromelain. GDU measures the enzyme's ability to digest gelatin protein under standardized conditions. Higher GDU indicates greater proteolytic activity. This formula provides 2400 GDU per capsule, a high-potency level for bromelain supplementation.
FCC Papain Units: An alternative activity measurement based on the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) standard. This formula provides 18,000,000 FCC papain units per capsule, reflecting the same high level of proteolytic enzyme activity measured by a different standardized method.
Why Activity Matters More Than Weight: Two bromelain products with the same milligram weight can have very different enzyme activity levels depending on the quality and concentration of the enzyme. GDU and FCC units provide a standardized, objective measure of actual enzyme potency, allowing meaningful comparison between products.
2400 GDU: High Potency Context: Many bromelain supplements on the market provide 1200 to 1800 GDU per capsule. At 2400 GDU per capsule, this formula delivers a high-potency level of bromelain enzyme activity per serving.
Pineapple Stem: The Premium Bromelain Source
Stem vs. Fruit: Bromelain is found throughout the pineapple plant, but the stem contains a significantly higher concentration of bromelain enzyme activity than the fruit flesh. Commercial bromelain supplements are extracted from pineapple stem for this reason, providing a more concentrated and potent enzyme source.
Ananas comosus var. comosus: This is the botanical name for the common pineapple, the species from which commercial bromelain is extracted. The stem of this plant is the standardized source for pharmaceutical and supplement-grade bromelain.
Natural Enzyme Complex: Bromelain from pineapple stem is not a single enzyme but a complex of multiple proteolytic enzymes working together, providing broad-spectrum protein-digesting activity.
Understanding the Dosage
Bromelain (Pineapple Stem): 500mg per capsule
Enzyme Activity: 2400 GDU per capsule
FCC Activity: 18,000,000 FCC papain units per capsule
Suggested Use: As directed by a healthcare practitioner
Total Capsules: 120
Consult your healthcare provider to determine the appropriate dosage and timing for your individual needs. Digestive enzymes are typically taken with meals for digestive support.
Digestive Enzyme Support
Protein Digestion: Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme, meaning it breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids. Taken with meals, it supports the digestion of dietary protein from food sources including meat, fish, eggs, legumes, and dairy.
Nutrient Assimilation: Efficient protein digestion supports the absorption and assimilation of amino acids and other nutrients from food. Bromelain supports the digestive process that makes dietary protein available for the body's use.
Digestive Comfort: Supporting efficient protein breakdown with a digestive enzyme like bromelain may contribute to digestive comfort after protein-rich meals.
Complementary to Digestive Health: Bromelain can be used alongside other digestive enzymes (such as lipase for fat digestion and amylase for carbohydrate digestion) as part of a comprehensive digestive enzyme protocol.
Who May Consider This Product
• Individuals seeking digestive enzyme support for protein digestion
• Those wanting high-potency bromelain at 2400 GDU per capsule
• People wanting to support nutrient assimilation from dietary protein
• Those interested in plant-derived proteolytic enzymes
• Individuals seeking a vegan digestive enzyme supplement
• Those wanting a clean, minimal-ingredient enzyme formula
• Vegans and vegetarians
• Those seeking Canadian-made enzyme supplements
Quality and Purity
• Health Canada approved (NPN 80075725)
• 500mg bromelain per capsule (pineapple stem)
• 2400 GDU enzyme activity per capsule
• 18,000,000 FCC papain units per capsule
• High-potency proteolytic enzyme
• Vegan capsules (hypromellose)
• 120 capsules
• Made in Canada in a GMP-certified facility
• 100% vegan and non-GMO
• Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep bottle tightly sealed. Enzymes can be sensitive to heat and moisture; proper storage preserves enzyme activity.
Safety Information
Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications (particularly blood thinners such as warfarin, or antibiotics), or have a medical condition. Do not use if you have a known allergy to pineapple or latex (latex-fruit syndrome may cause cross-reactivity). Bromelain may interact with anticoagulant medications. Not recommended before or after surgery without healthcare practitioner guidance.
Keep out of reach of children.
This product is approved by Health Canada (NPN 80075725).
About Bromelain: High-Potency Pineapple Stem Digestive Enzyme
Bromelain is one of the most studied plant-derived proteolytic enzymes, extracted from pineapple stem where enzyme concentration is highest. This formula delivers 500mg of pineapple stem bromelain at 2400 GDU per capsule, a high-potency level of proteolytic enzyme activity for digestive support. Enzyme activity is what matters in a bromelain supplement, and at 2400 GDU per capsule this formula provides meaningful, standardized enzyme potency in every serving. Health Canada approved (NPN 80075725) as a digestive enzyme, 100% vegan, and made in Canada in a GMP-certified facility.
Bromelain 500mg | 2400 GDU High Potency Pineapple Stem Digestive Enzyme
Each capsule contains 500mg of bromelain from pineapple stem (Ananas comosus var. comosus), providing 2400 GDU (Gelatin Digesting Units) of proteolytic enzyme activity. Bromelain is a naturally occurring proteolytic enzyme complex extracted from pineapple stem, used as a digestive enzyme to support the breakdown of dietary protein. At 2400 GDU per capsule, this is a high-potency bromelain formula delivering meaningful enzyme activity in every serving. Health Canada approved (NPN 80075725) as a digestive enzyme. 100% vegan, non-GMO, and gluten-free. Made in Canada in a GMP-certified facility. 120 vegan capsules.
Key Benefits
• Digestive enzyme for protein digestion support
• High potency: 2400 GDU per capsule
• 500mg bromelain per capsule
• 18,000,000 FCC papain units per capsule
• Pineapple stem source (Ananas comosus var. comosus)
• Proteolytic enzyme activity
• Supports dietary protein breakdown
• Supports nutrient assimilation
• Health Canada approved (NPN 80075725)
• 120 vegan capsules
• Made in Canada in a GMP-certified facility
• 100% vegan and non-GMO
• Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free
What Is Bromelain?
Bromelain is a naturally occurring proteolytic enzyme complex found in pineapple (Ananas comosus). It is extracted primarily from the stem of the pineapple plant, which contains a higher concentration of bromelain than the fruit itself. As a proteolytic enzyme, bromelain breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids, supporting the digestion and assimilation of dietary protein. Bromelain has been used as a digestive enzyme supplement for decades and is one of the most studied plant-derived proteolytic enzymes.
Understanding Enzyme Potency: GDU and FCC Units
Enzyme supplements are measured by their activity, not just their weight. Two potency measurements are used for bromelain:
GDU (Gelatin Digesting Units): The primary potency measurement for bromelain. GDU measures the enzyme's ability to digest gelatin protein under standardized conditions. Higher GDU indicates greater proteolytic activity. This formula provides 2400 GDU per capsule, a high-potency level for bromelain supplementation.
FCC Papain Units: An alternative activity measurement based on the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) standard. This formula provides 18,000,000 FCC papain units per capsule, reflecting the same high level of proteolytic enzyme activity measured by a different standardized method.
Why Activity Matters More Than Weight: Two bromelain products with the same milligram weight can have very different enzyme activity levels depending on the quality and concentration of the enzyme. GDU and FCC units provide a standardized, objective measure of actual enzyme potency, allowing meaningful comparison between products.
2400 GDU: High Potency Context: Many bromelain supplements on the market provide 1200 to 1800 GDU per capsule. At 2400 GDU per capsule, this formula delivers a high-potency level of bromelain enzyme activity per serving.
Pineapple Stem: The Premium Bromelain Source
Stem vs. Fruit: Bromelain is found throughout the pineapple plant, but the stem contains a significantly higher concentration of bromelain enzyme activity than the fruit flesh. Commercial bromelain supplements are extracted from pineapple stem for this reason, providing a more concentrated and potent enzyme source.
Ananas comosus var. comosus: This is the botanical name for the common pineapple, the species from which commercial bromelain is extracted. The stem of this plant is the standardized source for pharmaceutical and supplement-grade bromelain.
Natural Enzyme Complex: Bromelain from pineapple stem is not a single enzyme but a complex of multiple proteolytic enzymes working together, providing broad-spectrum protein-digesting activity.
Understanding the Dosage
Bromelain (Pineapple Stem): 500mg per capsule
Enzyme Activity: 2400 GDU per capsule
FCC Activity: 18,000,000 FCC papain units per capsule
Suggested Use: As directed by a healthcare practitioner
Total Capsules: 120
Consult your healthcare provider to determine the appropriate dosage and timing for your individual needs. Digestive enzymes are typically taken with meals for digestive support.
Digestive Enzyme Support
Protein Digestion: Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme, meaning it breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids. Taken with meals, it supports the digestion of dietary protein from food sources including meat, fish, eggs, legumes, and dairy.
Nutrient Assimilation: Efficient protein digestion supports the absorption and assimilation of amino acids and other nutrients from food. Bromelain supports the digestive process that makes dietary protein available for the body's use.
Digestive Comfort: Supporting efficient protein breakdown with a digestive enzyme like bromelain may contribute to digestive comfort after protein-rich meals.
Complementary to Digestive Health: Bromelain can be used alongside other digestive enzymes (such as lipase for fat digestion and amylase for carbohydrate digestion) as part of a comprehensive digestive enzyme protocol.
Who May Consider This Product
• Individuals seeking digestive enzyme support for protein digestion
• Those wanting high-potency bromelain at 2400 GDU per capsule
• People wanting to support nutrient assimilation from dietary protein
• Those interested in plant-derived proteolytic enzymes
• Individuals seeking a vegan digestive enzyme supplement
• Those wanting a clean, minimal-ingredient enzyme formula
• Vegans and vegetarians
• Those seeking Canadian-made enzyme supplements
Quality and Purity
• Health Canada approved (NPN 80075725)
• 500mg bromelain per capsule (pineapple stem)
• 2400 GDU enzyme activity per capsule
• 18,000,000 FCC papain units per capsule
• High-potency proteolytic enzyme
• Vegan capsules (hypromellose)
• 120 capsules
• Made in Canada in a GMP-certified facility
• 100% vegan and non-GMO
• Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep bottle tightly sealed. Enzymes can be sensitive to heat and moisture; proper storage preserves enzyme activity.
Safety Information
Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications (particularly blood thinners such as warfarin, or antibiotics), or have a medical condition. Do not use if you have a known allergy to pineapple or latex (latex-fruit syndrome may cause cross-reactivity). Bromelain may interact with anticoagulant medications. Not recommended before or after surgery without healthcare practitioner guidance.
Keep out of reach of children.
This product is approved by Health Canada (NPN 80075725).
About Bromelain: High-Potency Pineapple Stem Digestive Enzyme
Bromelain is one of the most studied plant-derived proteolytic enzymes, extracted from pineapple stem where enzyme concentration is highest. This formula delivers 500mg of pineapple stem bromelain at 2400 GDU per capsule, a high-potency level of proteolytic enzyme activity for digestive support. Enzyme activity is what matters in a bromelain supplement, and at 2400 GDU per capsule this formula provides meaningful, standardized enzyme potency in every serving. Health Canada approved (NPN 80075725) as a digestive enzyme, 100% vegan, and made in Canada in a GMP-certified facility.
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