Bromelain 500mg | Digestive Enzyme | 2400 GDU | Pineapple Stem | 60 Vegan Capsules

Each vegan capsule delivers 500mg of pineapple stem bromelain (Ananas comosus var. comosus, stem) at 18,000,000 FCC papain units, equivalent to 2400 GDU per gram. A single-ingredient digestive enzyme supplement. Take with food.

Health Canada licensed NPN 80142901. Made in Canada. 60 vegan capsules, 30 to 60 day supply at 1 to 2 capsules per day.

Key Benefits

• 500mg pineapple stem bromelain per capsule Ananas comosus var. comosus, stem | The preferred source for supplement production due to higher bromelain concentration than the fruit
• 2400 GDU per gram | 18,000,000 FCC papain units per capsule High-potency enzyme activity standardized to two internationally recognized measurement systems
• Licensed digestive enzyme Health Canada licensed claim under NPN 80142901 | Take with food to assist digestion of dietary proteins
• Proteolytic enzyme activity Bromelain cleaves peptide bonds in dietary proteins, breaking them into smaller peptides and amino acids for absorption
• Single ingredient formula Pure pineapple stem bromelain with no unnecessary excipients beyond capsule shell
• Vegan capsule Hypromellose shell, no gelatin or animal derived ingredients
• Non-GMO, gluten free, soy free, dairy free
• Health Canada licensed NPN 80142901
• Made in Canada GMP certified facility under Health Canada oversight
• 60 vegan capsules 30 to 60 day supply at 1 to 2 capsules per day

What This Is

A single ingredient pineapple stem bromelain supplement providing 500mg per vegan capsule at a standardized activity of 2400 GDU per gram (18,000,000 FCC papain units per capsule). Licensed by Health Canada as a digestive enzyme under NPN 80142901.

Bromelain is a mixture of cysteine proteases extracted from the stem of the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus). Stem bromelain is the preferred source for supplementation because the stem contains significantly higher concentrations of bromelain than the fruit. As a digestive enzyme, it is taken with food to assist in the breakdown of dietary proteins in the meal being consumed.

Licensed by Health Canada under NPN 80142901. Manufactured in Canada to GMP standards. Vegan. Gluten free. Non-GMO.

How It Works

Bromelain as a Cysteine Protease

Bromelain is classified as a cysteine protease, a family of proteolytic enzymes that use a cysteine residue at the active site to cleave the peptide bonds that hold proteins together. This cleavage breaks dietary proteins into smaller peptides and free amino acids, reducing the digestive burden on the stomach and small intestine and supporting efficient protein absorption.

Why Pineapple Stem and Not Pineapple Fruit

Both the fruit and stem of the pineapple plant contain bromelain, but the stem contains significantly higher concentrations of proteolytic enzyme activity per gram. Stem bromelain is the standard source for pharmaceutical and supplement-grade bromelain production and is the source specified in the Health Canada NPN 80142901 licence for this product.

Understanding GDU and FCC Papain Units

Enzyme supplements are measured in activity units, not just weight. The weight (500mg) indicates how much powder is in the capsule. The activity unit indicates how much enzymatic work that powder can perform. GDU (Gelatin Digesting Units) measures how much gelatin the enzyme can digest under standardized conditions and is the most commonly recognized unit on bromelain supplement labels. FCC papain units are the standardized measurement from the Food Chemicals Codex, an internationally recognized compendium of food ingredient standards, and are the official measurement used in the Health Canada NPN licence. Both measurements refer to the same enzyme activity. This formula provides 2400 GDU per gram and 18,000,000 FCC papain units per 500mg capsule.

Why Take Bromelain With Food

When taken with food, bromelain acts on the proteins in the meal being consumed, supplementing the body's own digestive enzymes (pepsin, trypsin, chymotrypsin) in breaking down dietary proteins. This is the licensed digestive enzyme use recognized by Health Canada under NPN 80142901. Taking bromelain between meals on an empty stomach results in systemic absorption rather than digestive activity.

Medicinal Ingredient (per capsule)

• Pineapple Stem Bromelain (Ananas comosus var. comosus, stem) 500mg 18,000,000 FCC papain units | 2400 GDU per gram | Digestive enzyme | NPN 80142901

Non-medicinal ingredients: Hypromellose (vegan capsule shell), magnesium stearate (vegetable source). Non-GMO. Gluten free. Soy free. Dairy free.

Per Daily Dose

• At 1 capsule per day: Bromelain 500mg | 18,000,000 FCC papain units | 2400 GDU per gram | 60 day supply
• At 2 capsules per day: Bromelain 1000mg | 36,000,000 FCC papain units | 2400 GDU per gram | 30 day supply

Quality and Trust

• NPN 80142901 Licensed by Health Canada as a Natural Health Product digestive enzyme
• Made in Canada GMP certified facility under Health Canada oversight
• Pineapple stem source Higher bromelain concentration than fruit-derived bromelain
• 2400 GDU per gram | 18,000,000 FCC papain units per capsule Dual-standardized high-potency enzyme activity
• Vegan capsule Hypromellose shell, no gelatin or animal derived ingredients
• Non-GMO, gluten free, soy free, dairy free
• 60 vegan capsules 30 to 60 day supply at 1 to 2 capsules per day

Who This Is For

• Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a gastrointestinal lesion or ulcer, are taking anticoagulants, blood thinners, anti-inflammatory medications, or antibiotics, or are scheduled for surgery
• Adults seeking a high-potency pineapple stem bromelain digestive enzyme supplement
• Those who want a vegan digestive enzyme with no animal derived ingredients
• Individuals supporting dietary protein digestion and gastrointestinal comfort after meals

How to Use

Adults: Take 1 capsule, 1 to 2 times per day, with food.

Enzymes are sensitive to heat and moisture. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep bottle tightly sealed after each use.

Safety and Cautions

Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a gastrointestinal lesion or ulcer, are taking anticoagulants, blood thinners, anti-inflammatory medications, or antibiotics, or are scheduled for surgery.

Hypersensitivity and allergic reactions have been known to occur; discontinue use if they occur. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea have been known to occur; discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner if they occur. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if the seal is broken or missing.

NPN 80142901. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All health claims are consistent with Health Canada's Natural Health Products Regulations.