{"product_id":"bromelain-500mg-digestive-enzyme-2400-gdu-pineapple-stem-60-vegan-capsules","title":"Bromelain 500mg | Digestive Enzyme | 2400 GDU | Pineapple Stem | 60 Vegan Capsules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBromelain 500mg | Digestive Enzyme | 2400 GDU | Pineapple Stem | 60 Vegan Capsules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach vegan capsule delivers 500mg of pineapple stem bromelain (\u003cem\u003eAnanas comosus\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ecomosus\u003c\/em\u003e, stem) at 18,000,000 FCC papain units, equivalent to 2400 GDU per gram. A single-ingredient digestive enzyme supplement. Take with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth Canada licensed NPN 80142901. Made in Canada. 60 vegan capsules, 30 to 60 day supply at 1 to 2 capsules per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500mg pineapple stem bromelain per capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e Ananas comosus var. comosus, stem | The preferred source for supplement production due to higher bromelain concentration than the fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2400 GDU per gram | 18,000,000 FCC papain units per capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e High-potency enzyme activity standardized to two internationally recognized measurement systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicensed digestive enzyme\u003c\/strong\u003e Health Canada licensed claim under NPN 80142901 | Take with food to assist digestion of dietary proteins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProteolytic enzyme activity\u003c\/strong\u003e Bromelain cleaves peptide bonds in dietary proteins, breaking them into smaller peptides and amino acids for absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle ingredient formula\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure pineapple stem bromelain with no unnecessary excipients beyond capsule shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e Hypromellose shell, no gelatin or animal derived ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO, gluten free, soy free, dairy free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealth Canada licensed\u003c\/strong\u003e NPN 80142901\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e GMP certified facility under Health Canada oversight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 vegan capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 60 day supply at 1 to 2 capsules per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBromelain is a mixture of cysteine proteases extracted from the stem of the pineapple plant (\u003cem\u003eAnanas comosus\u003c\/em\u003e). 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLicensed by Health Canada under NPN 80142901. Manufactured in Canada to GMP standards. Vegan. Gluten free. Non-GMO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBromelain as a Cysteine Protease\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBromelain 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Pineapple Stem and Not Pineapple Fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnderstanding GDU and FCC Papain Units\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnzyme 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Take Bromelain With Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedicinal Ingredient (per capsule)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePineapple Stem Bromelain (Ananas comosus var. comosus, stem) 500mg\u003c\/strong\u003e 18,000,000 FCC papain units | 2400 GDU per gram | Digestive enzyme | NPN 80142901\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-medicinal ingredients: Hypromellose (vegan capsule shell), magnesium stearate (vegetable source). Non-GMO. Gluten free. Soy free. Dairy free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePer Daily Dose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 1 capsule per day: Bromelain 500mg | 18,000,000 FCC papain units | 2400 GDU per gram | 60 day supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 2 capsules per day: Bromelain 1000mg | 36,000,000 FCC papain units | 2400 GDU per gram | 30 day supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality and Trust\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNPN 80142901\u003c\/strong\u003e Licensed by Health Canada as a Natural Health Product digestive enzyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e GMP certified facility under Health Canada oversight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePineapple stem source\u003c\/strong\u003e Higher bromelain concentration than fruit-derived bromelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2400 GDU per gram | 18,000,000 FCC papain units per capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-standardized high-potency enzyme activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e Hypromellose shell, no gelatin or animal derived ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO, gluten free, soy free, dairy free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 vegan capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 60 day supply at 1 to 2 capsules per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsult 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults seeking a high-potency pineapple stem bromelain digestive enzyme supplement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose who want a vegan digestive enzyme with no animal derived ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividuals supporting dietary protein digestion and gastrointestinal comfort after meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take 1 capsule, 1 to 2 times per day, with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnzymes are sensitive to heat and moisture. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep bottle tightly sealed after each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety and Cautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHypersensitivity 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNPN 80142901. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 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