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Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found in pineapples, particularly in the stem and fruit.
key points regarding bromelain and cancer:
-Anti-Inflammatory Properties:
-Immune System Support:
-Direct Anticancer Effects:
-Synergistic Effects with Chemotherapy:
Biological activity, bromelain has been reported to exhibit a range of effects, including:
Anti-inflammatory activity: 10-50 μM
Antioxidant activity: 10-100 μM
Anti-cancer activity: 50-100 μM
Cardiovascular health: 20-50 μM
Digestive health: 10-50 μM
Approximate μM concentrations of bromelain, the active compound in pineapples, that can be achieved with different amounts of pineapple:
1 cup of fresh pineapple chunks (165g): approximately 10-50 μM of bromelain
1 cup of pineapple juice (240ml): approximately 5-20 μM of bromelain
1 tablespoon of pineapple extract (15g): approximately 20-100 μM of bromelain
1 teaspoon of bromelain powder (5g): approximately 50-200 μM of bromelain
Cooking can affect the concentration of bromelain in pineapple. Heat can denature the enzymes, making them less active. The extent of the loss of activity depends on the temperature, cooking time, and method of cooking. For example:
-Boiling or steaming pineapple for 10-15 minutes can reduce the bromelain activity by 50-70%
-Baking or roasting pineapple at 350°F (30-40min) reduce the bromelain activity by 70-90%