bromelain
noun
bro·me·lain ˈbrō-mə-lən 
-ˌlān
variants or less commonly bromelin
ˈbrō-mə-lən
brō-ˈmē-
: a protease obtained especially from the pineapple
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Kiwi or pineapple Both of these tropical fruits contain enzymes that aid in protein digestion—bromelain in the case of pineapple, and actinidin in the case of kiwi. —
Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 2026 The natural ingredients include Omega-3 fish oil, turmeric, grape seed extract, quercetin for dogs, pumpkin powder and bromelain. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2026 Helps With Pain Relief There is evidence that bromelain (a bioactive substance in pineapple) reduces inflammation and increases circulation at the site of an injury, leading to less pain. —Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2026 More research is necessary to determine if taking oral bromelain to manage allergies is effective.2321 Bromelain is generally well tolerated. —Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bromelain
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 2026 The natural ingredients include Omega-3 fish oil, turmeric, grape seed extract, quercetin for dogs, pumpkin powder and bromelain. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2026 Helps With Pain Relief There is evidence that bromelain (a bioactive substance in pineapple) reduces inflammation and increases circulation at the site of an injury, leading to less pain. —Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2026 More research is necessary to determine if taking oral bromelain to manage allergies is effective.2321 Bromelain is generally well tolerated. —Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bromelain
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“Bromelain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/bromelain. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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bromelain
noun
bro·me·lain
variants also bromelin
: a protease obtained from the juice of the pineapple
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