Other Names : ananase<br>
See also
*[[Enzymes]]
* [[Digestive Enzymes]]
*[[Fibrinolytic Enzymes]]
Bromelain comes from [[pineapple]] plant, as a crude extract.
==Special Precautions of Bromelain==
*The bromelain in pineapple could potentially interact with certain medications. The University of Maryland Medical Center recommends consulting your physician before eating pineapple or taking bromelain supplements if you are currently taking antibiotics, anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, blood thinners, insomnia drugs and tricyclic antidepressants. Alcohol and certain herbs, such as valerian root or kava, might also interact with bromelain.
**Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox) interacts with BROMELAIN
**Antibiotics (Tetracycline antibiotics) interacts with BROMELAIN
**Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with BROMELAIN
* Most common side effects associated with bromelain include nausea, diarrhea and indigestion. Other side effects include tachycardia, fatigue and heavy menstruation. People with allergies to pineapple should avoid bromelain. Allergic reactions may also occur in people who are intolerant to celery, fennel, carrot, papain, & latex. People with peptic ulcers should not use bromelain either.
* Bromelain is one of the natural [[blood thinners]].