Bromelain is a proteolytic (protein digesting) enzyme that is present in the stems, leaves, skin and fruit of pineapple plants. As a traditional herbal medicine, bromelain is one of the most versatile, non-toxic and completely natural drugs we have. Several clinical studies have demonstrated the therapeutic efficacy and low toxicity of bromelain. The most recent in-depth molecular studies in August 2021, confirm that it disintegrates spike proteins—now proposed by some researchers as one of the best targets for anti-SARS-CoV-2 drugs. If these spikes are deprived of protein the game is over, regardless of the mutations that constantly frustrate would-be drug and vaccine developers because they all contain protein. Spike proteins bind to ACE2 receptor sites that are present in several organs, including the oral and nasal mucosa, nasopharynx, lungs, arteries, heart, kidneys, stomach, and intestines. These sites are where inflammation is triggered. Bromelain also has built-in antioxidant, mucolytic, anti-inflammatory, immune-modulating and anticoagulant effects.

Even eating fresh pineapple or drinking the juice will unleash enough bromelain to help you better digest a rich meal and will clear excess protein (fibrin) from the bloodstream. This helps us to control blood coagulation (clotting), cholesterol levels, tenacious mucous (heavy cough), inflammation and swelling. Stiffness, pain and all the suffering associated with fibromyalgia or any inflammatory disease is commonly caused by an overgrowth of fibrin. Practically speaking, we can’t really tell patients to eat pineapples three times a day. Bromelain capsules that are freely available are easier to take. They can be accurately prescribed and monitored by a doctor if patients are taking medications that may be affected by bromelain.