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Bromelain 500 mg 2400 GDU digestive enzyme 60 vegan capsules
High-Potency Bromelain 500 mg Supplement for Digestive Health Support
Bromelain 2400 GDU Pineapple Enzyme Formula with 60 Vegan Capsules
Pineapple Stem Bromelain 500 mg for Protein Digestion Support
Bromelain Digestive Enzyme Supplement with 2400 GDU Enzyme Activity
Bromelain supplement facts label digestive enzyme 500 mg
Bromelain 500 mg vegan capsules 60 count
Bromelain 500 mg 2400 GDU digestive enzyme 60 vegan capsules

Each capsule delivers 500 mg of bromelain from pineapple stem (Ananas comosus var. comosus) at 2,400 GDU of proteolytic enzyme activity equivalent to 18,000,000 FCC papain units per capsule.

What Is Bromelain?

Bromelain is a cysteine protease complex extracted from pineapple stem (Ananas comosus). As a digestive enzyme, it cleaves peptide bonds in dietary proteins, breaking them into smaller peptides and amino acids to support efficient protein digestion and absorption. The stem of the pineapple plant contains significantly higher concentrations of bromelain enzyme activity than the fruit flesh making it the standardized source for supplement grade bromelain. Taken with food, bromelain supplements the body’s own digestive enzymes (pepsin, trypsin, chymotrypsin) in breaking down dietary proteins from the meal being consumed.

Understanding GDU and FCC Papain Units

Enzyme supplements are measured by their activity, not just their weight. GDU (Gelatin Digesting Units) measures how much gelatin protein the enzyme can digest under standardized conditions the primary potency measure for bromelain. FCC papain units (Food Chemicals Codex) are the official measurement used in Health Canada NPN licensing. Both measure proteolytic activity. This formula provides 2,400 GDU per gram and 18,000,000 FCC papain units per 500 mg capsule a high potency level of bromelain enzyme activity.

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

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Each capsule delivers 500 mg of bromelain from pineapple stem (Ananas comosus var. comosus) at 2,400 GDU of proteolytic enzyme activity equivalent to 18,000,000 FCC papain units per capsule.

What Is Bromelain?

Bromelain is a cysteine protease complex extracted from pineapple stem (Ananas comosus). As a digestive enzyme, it cleaves peptide bonds in dietary proteins, breaking them into smaller peptides and amino acids to support efficient protein digestion and absorption. The stem of the pineapple plant contains significantly higher concentrations of bromelain enzyme activity than the fruit flesh making it the standardized source for supplement grade bromelain. Taken with food, bromelain supplements the body’s own digestive enzymes (pepsin, trypsin, chymotrypsin) in breaking down dietary proteins from the meal being consumed.

Understanding GDU and FCC Papain Units

Enzyme supplements are measured by their activity, not just their weight. GDU (Gelatin Digesting Units) measures how much gelatin protein the enzyme can digest under standardized conditions the primary potency measure for bromelain. FCC papain units (Food Chemicals Codex) are the official measurement used in Health Canada NPN licensing. Both measure proteolytic activity. This formula provides 2,400 GDU per gram and 18,000,000 FCC papain units per 500 mg capsule a high potency level of bromelain enzyme activity.

Supplement Facts

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Capsule

Servings Per Container: 60

Ingredient
Amount Per
Serving
% Daily
Value
Bromelain, Pineapple Stem (Ananas comosus var. comosus)
500 mg
†

† Daily Value not established.

Other Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule shell), Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source). Vegan. Non-GMO. Gluten Free. Dairy Free. Soy Free.

Clinical Research

Bromelain as a Digestive Enzyme: Proteolytic Activity and Protein Digestion Support

Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology, 2016

Review of bromelain's mechanism as a cysteine protease digestive enzyme, documenting its ability to cleave peptide bonds in dietary proteins under gastrointestinal conditions. Confirms that pineapple stem bromelain (Ananas comosus var. comosus) retains proteolytic activity in the stomach and small intestine when taken with food, supporting the breakdown of dietary proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids.

Oral Bioavailability and Absorption of Bromelain from Pineapple Stem

Phytomedicine, 2008

Pharmacokinetic study confirming that pineapple stem bromelain is absorbed intact across the intestinal epithelium following oral administration, retaining proteolytic enzyme activity in the bloodstream. Confirms that bromelain from Ananas comosus stem is orally bioavailable at supplemental doses and that GDU/FCC papain units are the appropriate standardized measures of bromelain potency for supplement formulation and comparison.

Bromelain: An Overview of Industrial Application and Purification Strategies

Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2012

Comprehensive review of bromelain's biochemical properties, industrial applications, and clinical safety profile. Documents that pineapple stem bromelain (Ananas comosus var. comosus) is well tolerated at supplemental doses, with a favorable safety profile in clinical use. Confirms GDU and FCC papain units as the standardized measures of bromelain proteolytic activity, and establishes pineapple stem as the preferred source for supplement-grade bromelain due to its higher enzyme concentration compared to pineapple fruit. Supports the use of bromelain as a safe, well-characterized digestive enzyme supplement.

Research information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace the product's approved label information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is bromelain and what does it do as a digestive enzyme?

Bromelain is a cysteine protease complex extracted from pineapple stem (Ananas comosusvar.comosus). As a digestive enzyme, it cleaves peptide bonds in dietary proteins, breaking them into smaller peptides and amino acids to support efficient protein digestion and absorption. It is taken with food to act on the proteins in the meal being consumed, supplementing the body's own digestive enzymes. Each capsule provides 500 mg of pineapple stem bromelain at 2,400 GDU (18,000,000 FCC papain units).

What is GDU and how do I compare bromelain potency?

GDU (Gelatin Digesting Units) is the primary standardized measure of bromelain enzyme activity it measures how much gelatin protein the enzyme can digest under controlled conditions. FCC papain units (Food Chemicals Codex) are the official measurement used in Health Canada NPN licensing. Both measure the same proteolytic activity. At 2,400 GDU per gram and 18,000,000 FCC papain units per capsule, this is a high-potency bromelain formula. Milligram weight alone does not indicate potency always compare enzyme activity units when evaluating bromelain supplements. Many bromelain products provide 1,200 to 1,800 GDU per capsule; this formula delivers 2,400 GDU.

Should bromelain be taken with food or on an empty stomach?

For digestive enzyme support, bromelain should be taken with food. When taken with a meal, bromelain acts on the proteins in the food being consumed, supplementing the body's own digestive enzymes (pepsin, trypsin, chymotrypsin) in breaking down dietary proteins. Taking bromelain between meals on an empty stomach results in systemic absorption rather than digestive activity.

How should bromelain supplement be stored?

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep the bottle tightly sealed after each use. Enzymes are sensitive to heat and moisture improper storage can degrade enzyme activity over time. Do not store in a bathroom or near a stove. Do not use if the seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children.

Who should not take bromelain?

Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a gastrointestinal lesion or ulcer, are taking an anticoagulant or blood thinner, anti inflammatory medication, or antibiotic, or are scheduled for surgery. Hypersensitivity or allergy has been known to occur discontinue use if it occurs. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea have been known to occur discontinue use if this occurs and consult a healthcare practitioner. Do not use if you have a known allergy to pineapple. Keep out of reach of children.

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