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Stinging Nettle 500 mg
Bromelain 435 mg
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Score70
A concentrated quercetin, nettle, and bromelain blend with strong inflammatory-response alignment, offset by missing enzyme potency data and regular-licorice safety limits.
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Quantity:60 Tablet(s) • (20 servings)
Goals:
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Digestive Health

Score 70

A concentrated quercetin, nettle, and bromelain blend with strong inflammatory-response alignment, offset by missing enzyme potency data and regular-licorice safety limits.
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$30.00($1.50 per serving)
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Analysis

Quercetin, vitamin C, nettle, and bromelain provide well-aligned support for seasonal sensitivity and inflammatory signaling. Zinc and vitamin B6 add nutrient coverage, while licorice may support irritated upper-digestive tissues.

The amounts are substantial and fully disclosed, but bromelain activity units are absent, so enzyme potency cannot be compared reliably. The nettle plant part is not named, and the licorice extract is not identified as deglycyrrhizinated.

Adults seeking a comprehensive allergy-focused formula may value the concentrated combination. Regular licorice makes it a less suitable choice for people with high blood pressure, low potassium risk, or medications that affect fluid and electrolyte balance.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking multi-pathway seasonal sensitivity support
  • People who want high-dose quercetin with bromelain and nettle
Best for
  • Allergy-focused antioxidant and botanical support
  • Combining quercetin with a proteolytic enzyme

Pros

  • Substantial quercetin amount
  • Meaningful nettle and bromelain quantities
  • Includes vitamin C and zinc
  • All active amounts are disclosed

Cons

  • Bromelain activity units are not stated
  • Nettle plant part is missing
  • Licorice is not identified as deglycyrrhizinated
  • Three-tablet serving may be inconvenient

Warnings

  • Regular licorice may raise blood pressure and lower potassium
  • Licorice can interact with diuretics, corticosteroids, and some heart medicines
  • Bromelain may increase bleeding tendency with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines
  • Bromelain may cause reactions in people sensitive to pineapple

Nutrient quality

82 Highest impact

Substantial quercetin, bromelain, nettle, and vitamin C provide meaningful anti-inflammatory depth. Incomplete botanical standardization and licorice-related suitability concerns are the main limitations.

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Ingredient transparency

80 High impact

Active amounts and most nutrient forms are disclosed without a hidden blend. Key botanical specifications, daily-use directions, and non-active ingredients are missing.

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Customer satisfaction

62 Moderate impact

The available rating is strong and the sample is small. Detailed feedback was not supplied, so repeated complaints and alignment with the intended use remain uncertain.

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Value for money

50 Lower impact

Strong doses partly support the premium position. The short supply and incomplete botanical specifications make effective serving value weak.

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Goals

Anti-Inflammatory Support
Cellular Defense
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Goal FitB Strength of SupportA- CoverageA Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 500 mg

High-dose quercetin, bromelain, nettle, vitamin C, zinc, and licorice create a strongly aligned allergy and inflammatory-response formula. The combination covers flavonoid signaling, proteolytic enzymes, antioxidant defense, and botanical immune modulation.

Amounts are substantial, but bromelain activity units and nettle or licorice standardization are not disclosed. Licorice may raise blood pressure and lower potassium, particularly with prolonged use or in people using diuretics.

Study evidence
Bromelain Supportive 12 studies
Stinging Nettle Supportive 5 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies
Zinc Supportive 64 studies
Digestive Health
Digestive Health
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Goal FitC- Strength of SupportC- CoverageF Formula Quality
Zinc · 10 mgBromelain · 435 mgMagnesium · 40 mg

Bromelain may aid protein digestion, while licorice can soothe upper-digestive tissues and zinc supports barrier integrity. The allergy-focused formula lacks fiber, probiotics, and dedicated motility support.

Bromelain and licorice reach meaningful listed amounts, but enzyme activity and a deglycyrrhizinated licorice form are not disclosed. Regular licorice can raise blood pressure and lower potassium, which makes prolonged unsupervised use unsuitable for some people.

Study evidence
Bromelain Supportive 2 studies
Zinc Supportive 130 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin C (Magnesium Ascorbate)
 500 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
 20 mg
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate)
 100 mg
Calcium (Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Pantothenate)
 85 mg
Magnesium (Magnesium Ascorbate)
 40 mg
Zinc (L-OptiZinc Monomethionine)
 10 mg
Quercetin (Quercetin Dihydrate)
 800 mg
Nettle extract
500 mg
Bromelain
435 mg
Licorice root extract
200 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Stinging Nettle · 500 mg OverallScore54
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

A substantial nettle extract amount is paired with quercetin and bromelain in an allergy-focused blend. The label does not identify leaf or root and gives no concentration or standardization details. Very high serving cost is difficult to justify with those sourcing gaps.

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Bromelain · 435 mg OverallScore43
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

A substantial bromelain amount and a qualifying quercetin dose give the blend credible multi-ingredient support. Enzyme activity and pineapple-source details are not disclosed, so potency and raw-material identity remain uncertain. Standard tablets offer no stated acid protection, while quercetin partly offsets otherwise weak bromelain cost efficiency.

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84 Performance

Stinging Nettles

Swanson Superior Herbs
A combination of 250 mg nettle leaf extract identified by silicic acid and 67.5 mg nettle root extract provides more detailed nettle coverage. Bromelain and quercetin are absent, but the leaf-and-root design gives the nettle portion greater depth.
86 Performance

Bromelain 2400 GDU/g - 500 mg

NOW
A 500 mg bromelain dose with stated enzyme activity provides much clearer digestive and anti-inflammatory enzyme support. Nettle and quercetin are absent, so the improvement is specific to bromelain strength and disclosure.
83 Performance

High Potency Bromelain 3000 GDU 500 mg

Doctor's Best
A 500 mg bromelain dose with high stated enzyme activity gives stronger potency information than formulas listing weight alone. Nettle, quercetin, and vitamin C are absent, making it a targeted enzyme option rather than a broad blend.
81 Budget

Stinging Nettle Root 500 mg

Swanson
A much lower serving cost provides 500 mg of stinging nettle in a simple single-ingredient formula. Bromelain, quercetin, and vitamin C are absent, so it suits someone prioritizing nettle rather than the original combined support.
81 Budget

Bromelain 500 mg

AN Amazing Nutrition Amazing Formulas
A much lower serving cost provides 500 mg of bromelain with a concise label. Nettle and quercetin are absent, and enzyme activity units are not supplied, so the lower cost comes with a narrower and less characterized formula.
82 Budget

Bromelain 500 mg

Natural Factors
A lower serving cost provides 500 mg of pineapple-derived bromelain and a long supply. Enzyme activity is not stated and nettle is absent, making it a focused bromelain alternative rather than a complete replacement.
83 Value

Nettle Root 250 mg

California Gold Nutrition EuroHerbs
A low serving cost provides a clearly identified nettle root extract using Urtica dioica and Urtica urens. Bromelain and quercetin are absent, but the focused formula offers useful nettle quality and serving value.
83 Value

Stinging Nettle Root Extract 250 mg

NOW
A moderate serving cost provides 500 mg of stinging nettle extract in a concise formula. Missing bromelain and quercetin limit breadth, while the concentrated nettle amount supports better value for a nettle-first goal.
81 Value

Bromelain 500 mg

The Vitamin Shoppe
A low serving cost and long supply provide 500 mg of pineapple-derived bromelain. Enzyme activity units are missing and nettle is absent, but the simple formula is cost-effective for focused bromelain use.
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Sources

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

  1. 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
  2. Urtica Dioica Root Extract on Clinical and Biochemical Parameters in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Akbar Karami A; Sheikhsoleimani M; Reza Memarzadeh M; Haddadi E; Bakhshpour M; Mohammadi N; Mehdi Mirhashemi S · Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS · 2021
    Randomized trial60 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forStinging Nettle
  3. Is bromelain an effective drug for the control of pain and inflammation associated with impacted third molar surgery? Systematic review and meta-analysis.
    de A C Almeida R; de Sousa Lima FCM; do E Vasconcelos BC · International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery · 2019
    Meta-analysis252 participants5 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forBromelain
  4. [Recommendations of the DGRh Committee on Complementary Medicine and Nutrition on the application of selected phytotherapeutic drugs and herbal medicines in rheumatology].
    Keyßer G; Seifert O; Frohne I; Michalsen A; Pfeil A; Reuß-Borst M; Sander O · Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie · 2025
    Guideline / consensusAnti-Inflammatory Support forStinging Nettle
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. The effect of hydro alcoholic Nettle (Urtica dioica) extracts on insulin sensitivity and some inflammatory indicators in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized double-blind control trial.
    Namazi N; Esfanjani AT; Heshmati J; Bahrami A · Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS · 2012
    Randomized trial50 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forStinging Nettle
  10. Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Hox Alpha, a Dry Extract from Stinging Nettle Leaves versus OTC NSAIDs in Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective, Propensity-Matched 12-Week Analysis from the German Pain e-Registry (SIPHARO Study).
    Überall MA; Küster MA; Müller-Schwefe PCG; Müller-Schwefe GHH · Journal of pain research · 2026
    Cohort study2,146 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forStinging Nettle
  11. Randomized controlled trial of nettle sting for treatment of base-of-thumb pain
    C Randall, H Randall, F Dobbs, C Hutton, H Sanders · Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine · 2000
    Randomized trial27 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forStinging Nettle
  12. Efficacy of Vitamin C as Glucocorticoid Substitute for Reducing Pain and Inflammation After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Jiang W; Xu H; Jiang X; Zhan Y; Ju Y; Xie J; Huang Z; Huang Q; Pei F · The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume · 2025
    Randomized trial107 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  13. The Impact of Vitamin C on Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, and Hemostatic Outcomes After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Moftakhari Hajimirzaei S; Bagherzadeh Cham M; Dolikhani M; Tabatabaee SM; Ebrahimpour A · The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2026
    Meta-analysis1,162 participants10 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  14. The impact of vitamin C supplementation on the perioperative outcomes after total hip and knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Liu X; Guo J; Li Y; Yang Y; Liu M; Gao Q; Yang Y; Wu X; Yue C · BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026
    Meta-analysis852 participants8 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  15. Therapeutic Impact of Ascorbic Acid on Oral and Periodontal Tissues: A Systematic Literature Review.
    Ruzijevaite G; Acaite E; Jagelaviciene E · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025
    Systematic review811 participants17 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  16. Oral vitamin C administration reduces early recurrence rates after electrical cardioversion of persistent atrial fibrillation and attenuates associated inflammation.
    Korantzopoulos P; Kolettis TM; Kountouris E; Dimitroula V; Karanikis P; Pappa E; Siogas K; Goudevenos JA · International journal of cardiology · 2005
    Randomized trial44 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin C
  17. Zinc decreases C-reactive protein, lipid peroxidation, and inflammatory cytokines in elderly subjects: a potential implication of zinc as an atheroprotective agent.
    Bao B; Prasad AS; Beck FW; Fitzgerald JT; Snell D; Bao GW; Singh T; Cardozo LJ · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2010
    Randomized trial40 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forZinc
  18. Zinc Supplementation in Individuals with Prediabetes and type 2 Diabetes: a GRADE-Assessed Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-analysis.
    Nazari M; Nikbaf-Shandiz M; Pashayee-Khamene F; Bagheri R; Goudarzi K; Hosseinnia NV; Dolatshahi S; Omran HS; Amirani N; Ashtary-Larky D; Asbaghi O; Ghanavati M · Biological trace element research · 2024
    Meta-analysis23 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forZinc
  19. The Effects of Zinc Supplementation on C-Reactive Protein and Inflammatory Cytokines: A Meta-Analysis and Systematical Review.
    Ceylan MN; Akdas S; Yazihan N · Journal of interferon & cytokine research : the official journal of the International Society for Interferon and Cytokine Research · 2022
    Meta-analysis73 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forZinc
  20. The Effects of Zinc Sulfate Supplementation on Serum Copeptin, C-Reactive Protein and Metabolic Markers in Zinc-Deficient Diabetic Patients on Hemodialysis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Hosseini R; Montazerifar F; Shahraki E; Karajibani M; Mokhtari AM; Dashipour AR; Ferns GA; Jalali M · Biological trace element research · 2021
    Randomized trial46 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forZinc
  21. Zinc supplementation and cardiovascular disease risk factors: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis.
    Nazari M; Ashtary-Larky D; Nikbaf-Shandiz M; Goudarzi K; Bagheri R; Dolatshahi S; Omran HS; Amirani N; Ghanavati M; Asbaghi O · Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) · 2023
    Meta-analysis75 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forZinc
  22. The role of enzyme supplementation in digestive disorders.
    Roxas M · Alternative medicine review : a journal of clinical therapeutic · 2009
    Narrative reviewDigestive Health forBromelain
  23. 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
  24. Oral zinc supplementation for the treatment of acute diarrhea in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Lamberti LM; Walker CL; Chan KY; Jian WY; Black RE · Nutrients · 2014
    Meta-analysis18,822 participants104 studies pooledDigestive Health forZinc
  25. Zinc with oral rehydration therapy reduces stool output and duration of diarrhea in hospitalized children: a randomized controlled trial.
    Bhatnagar S; Bahl R; Sharma PK; Kumar GT; Saxena SK; Bhan MK · Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition · 2004
    Randomized trial287 participantsDigestive Health forZinc
  26. Lower-Dose Zinc for Childhood Diarrhea - A Randomized, Multicenter Trial.
    Dhingra U; Kisenge R; Sudfeld CR; Dhingra P; Somji S; Dutta A; Bakari M; Deb S; Devi P; Liu E; Chauhan A; Kumar J; Semwal OP; Aboud S; Bahl R; Ashorn P; Simon J; Duggan CP; Sazawal S; Manji K · The New England journal of medicine · 2020
    Randomized trial4,500 participantsDigestive Health forZinc
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    Sazawal S; Black RE; Bhan MK; Bhandari N; Sinha A; Jalla S · The New England journal of medicine · 1995
    Randomized trial937 participantsDigestive Health forZinc
  28. Short-course prophylactic zinc supplementation for diarrhea morbidity in infants of 6 to 11 months.
    Malik A; Taneja DK; Devasenapathy N; Rajeshwari K · Pediatrics · 2013
    Randomized trial272 participantsDigestive Health forZinc