Introduction Bromelain, a proteolytic enzyme extracted from the stems and fruit of the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus), is being investigated by alternative health practitioners and researchers for its potential to support protein digestion and reduce inflammation [1][2]. Proponents cite its use in managing post-meal discomfort and bloating, though the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved bromelain for the treatment or cure of any specific disease [2]. The enzyme is classified as a dietary supplement, a category not subject to the same pre-market approval process as pharmaceutical drugs. According to industry advocates, the growing interest in digestive aids like bromelain coincides…

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