Bromelain 500 mg

Bromelain 500 mg

Source Naturals4.7 (4,599 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 60 Tablet(s) · 60 servings
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About this product

The single-active formula supplies 500 mg bromelain in one serving. The absence of GDU, MCU, or other enzyme-activity units leaves potency uncertain despite the substantial weight.

The source material is not specified. The standard capsule or tablet has no stated acid protection, so delivery for non-digestive use is not specifically optimized.

Timing should match the intended use: a meal-linked serving fits digestive support, while between-meal use is commonly chosen for systemic goals. Value is favorable, and the concise formula makes label assessment easy.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a single-ingredient bromelain product
  • People who prefer one active over a large enzyme blend
  • Users not taking medicines that raise bleeding risk
Best for
  • Bromelain supplementation
  • Meal-linked digestive enzyme use
  • A simple enzyme formula

Pros

  • Provides 500 mg bromelain
  • Uses a focused single-active design
  • Avoids unrelated botanical blends
  • Offers favorable value

Cons

  • Does not disclose enzyme-activity units
  • Potency cannot be compared from weight alone
  • Meal-timing directions are not supplied
  • Source material is not identified

Warnings

  • Bromelain may increase bleeding tendency with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines.
  • Bromelain should be reviewed before a planned procedure because its bleeding effect may be relevant.
  • Bromelain may cause nausea, diarrhea, or stomach discomfort in sensitive users.

Product analysis

78 out of 100
A substantial 500 mg serving is simple and economical, but weight without enzyme-activity units cannot establish potency.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient quality78

A substantial bromelain weight provides a useful focused base. Missing activity and source information make true enzyme potency uncertain.

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Ingredient transparency72

Active weights are listed and no proprietary blend hides the supplied doses. Missing enzyme activity, timing, excipients, and some source details keep disclosure incomplete.

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Customer satisfaction72

A very strong supplied average is supported by a very large review base. Specific review comments were not provided, so repeated complaints and purpose-specific experiences cannot be assessed.

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Value for money92

A substantial amount and low serving cost create strong value. Unknown enzyme activity limits effective-dose comparison.

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Format
Tablet
Container
60 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.20
Customer rating
4.7 · 4,599 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Anti-Inflammatory Support
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
Moderate effect
A+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysC EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Bromelain Supportive 12 studies
Digestive Health
Digestive Health
Impact
Moderate effect
A+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysC- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Bromelain · 500 mg
Study evidence
Bromelain Supportive 2 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Total Carbohydrate
0.5 Gram(s)
Bromelain
500 mg 90
Adults 18–50
Report overview
Bromelain · 500 mg OverallScore90
A- Composition And Label DisclosureA- Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Commercial Price And Usability
Bromelain 500 mg lists 500 mg per serving and a concentration of 2,000 GDU per gram. The facts identify pineapple as its source but don't specify stem. Its cost is low for the stated commercial comparison amount.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure89

It discloses enzyme activity, and its GDU-per-gram concentration falls in the middle of the supplied comparison bands.
Enzyme Activity Disclosure
The label includes bromelain activity information, expressed in GDU per gram.
Declared GDU per Gram
Its 2,000 GDU per gram concentration falls within the supplied 1,200 to under 2,400 comparison range.

Composition and Label Disclosure87

It lists 500 mg per serving and identifies pineapple as the source, but doesn't specify stem.
Declared Bromelain Mass
The label lists 500 mg of bromelain per serving.
Botanical Source Disclosure
The facts identify pineapple as the source but don't specify stem.

Commercial Price and Usability100

The cost is low relative to the normalized 500 mg commercial comparison amount.
Cost per 500 mg Declared Bromelain
Its cost is low when compared at the 500 mg declared-mass unit.
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86 Performance

Bromelain 2400 GDU/g - 500 mg

NOW

A 500 mg pineapple bromelain serving with clearly stated high activity makes potency easier to assess, improving ingredient clarity and performance compared with Bromelain 500 mg. Meal timing is not stated, and bromelain may increase bleeding tendency with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines.

83 Performance

High Potency Bromelain 3000 GDU 500 mg

Doctor's Best

A 500 mg serving with clearly disclosed high enzyme activity provides a potent focused option, improving ingredient clarity and performance compared with Bromelain 500 mg. Standard capsule delivery and missing meal timing limit confidence about systemic use.

82 Performance

Bromelain 2400 GDU/g 500 mg

Protocol For Life Balance

A 500 mg pineapple bromelain serving with disclosed high activity provides clear enzyme potency, improving ingredient clarity and performance compared with Bromelain 500 mg. Meal timing is missing, and bromelain may increase bleeding tendency with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines.

81 Budget

Bromelain 500 mg

AN Amazing Nutrition Amazing Formulas

A lower serving cost makes Bromelain 500 mg an economical alternative to Bromelain 500 mg. A focused 500 mg pineapple bromelain serving keeps the formula simple. Activity units and meal timing are not disclosed, and bromelain may increase bleeding tendency with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines.

81 Budget

Bromelain 500 mg

The Vitamin Shoppe

A lower serving cost makes Bromelain 500 mg an economical alternative to Bromelain 500 mg. A focused 500 mg pineapple bromelain serving provides a substantial enzyme weight. Activity units and meal timing are not disclosed, and bromelain may increase bleeding tendency with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines.

74 Budget

Turmeric & Bromelain 450 mg

Natural Factors

A lower serving cost makes Turmeric & Bromelain 450 mg an economical alternative to Bromelain 500 mg. Turmeric and 150 mg of pineapple bromelain broaden the formula beyond a single enzyme. Neither botanical is standardized, and both may increase bleeding tendency with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines.

82 Value

Bromelain 500 mg

Natural Factors

A substantial 500 mg pineapple-extract serving combines a focused formula with economical routine use, providing a favorable serving cost relative to Bromelain 500 mg. Activity units and meal timing are not disclosed, so the formula is not fully characterized.

82 Value

Specially-Coated Bromelain 500 mg

Life Extension

A protected tablet and 500 mg of pineapple bromelain support delivery beyond a basic uncoated product, providing stronger ingredient quality for the added cost relative to Bromelain 500 mg. Activity units and meal timing remain undisclosed, so the formula is not fully characterized.

82 Value

Quercetin 880 mg with Bromelain

Nutricost

A substantial quercetin dihydrate amount and 165 mg of bromelain provide broader antioxidant-enzyme coverage, providing stronger ingredient quality for the added cost relative to Bromelain 500 mg. Bromelain activity and source details are missing, so the formula is not fully characterized.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Therapeutic efficacy of bromelain in impacted third molar surgery: a randomized controlled clinical study.
    Ordesi P; Pisoni L; Nannei P; Macchi M; Borloni R; Siervo S · Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) · 2016
    Randomized trial80 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forBromelain
  2. Efficacy of proteolytic enzyme bromelain on health outcomes after third molar surgery. Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
    Mendes ML; do Nascimento-Júnior EM; Reinheimer DM; Martins-Filho PR · Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal · 2019
    Meta-analysis6 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forBromelain
  3. Placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial on the immunomodulating activities of low- and high-dose bromelain after oral administration - new evidence on the antiinflammatory mode of action of bromelain.
    Müller S; März R; Schmolz M; Drewelow B; Eschmann K; Meiser P · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2013
    Randomized trial12 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forBromelain
  4. An Evaluation of the Effects of Pineapple-Extract and Bromelain-Based Treatment after Mandibular Third Molar Surgery: A Randomized Three-Arm Clinical Study.
    Colletti A; Procchio C; Pisano M; Martelli A; Pellizzato M; Cravotto G · Nutrients · 2024
    Randomized trial42 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forBromelain
  5. Therapeutic uses of pineapple-extracted bromelain in surgical care - A review.
    Muhammad ZA; Ahmad T · JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association · 2019
    Narrative reviewAnti-Inflammatory Support forBromelain
  6. The role of enzyme supplementation in digestive disorders.
    Roxas M · Alternative medicine review : a journal of clinical therapeutic · 2009
    Narrative reviewDigestive Health forBromelain
  7. Effects of bromelain supplementation on disease activity and quality of life in patients with ulcerative colitis: a randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Delgarm P; Mokhtare M; Ebrahimi Daryani N; Abolghasemi J; Rahideh ST · Scientific reports · 2025
    Randomized trial70 participantsDigestive Health forBromelain