Ananas comosus

Pineapple

Digestive enzyme support

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a natural source of bromelain, a group of proteolytic enzymes that support the breakdown of proteins during digestion. By supporting protein digestion, bromelain contributes to efficient nutrient utilization and overall digestive function.

Bromelain has been used as a digestive enzyme in cases of reduced digestive capacity, where it helps support normal intestinal function and improves the processing of nutrients. It has also been associated with improvements in common digestive discomforts such as bloating and indigestion (Rathnavelu et al., 2016).

In the gut, bromelain has been shown to interact with the intestinal environment by supporting barrier function and reducing the adhesion of certain unwanted bacteria to the intestinal lining. This contributes to maintaining a balanced gut environment and normal digestive comfort (Novaes et al., 2015).

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Central and South America

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