Bromelain is a proteolytic (protein-digesting) enzyme derived from pineapple. As a supplement it’s most often sold in 500 mg extra-strength capsules and rated in GDU for enzyme activity.

What is bromelain used for?

Taken with food, it supports the digestion of protein. It’s also a popular ingredient in joint, recovery and seasonal-support formulas — frequently combined with quercetin — where it’s typically taken between meals.

Should I take bromelain with or without food?

It depends on your goal: with a meal to support digestion of that meal, or between meals (on an empty stomach) when it’s used in joint, post-exercise or seasonal formulas. Follow the directions on your product.

GDU stands for gelatin digesting units, a measure of bromelain’s enzyme activity per gram. A higher GDU rating means the enzyme is more active, so it’s a better comparison point than milligrams alone.

Is bromelain vegan, and are there any cautions?

Bromelain comes from pineapple and most capsules are vegetarian or vegan — check the label. Avoid it if you’re allergic to pineapple, and talk to your doctor first if you take blood thinners or are scheduled for surgery, as bromelain can affect these.

Bromelain Canada | Pineapple Enzyme 500mg

What bromelain is

Bromelain is a group of protein-digesting (proteolytic) enzymes found in the stem and fruit of pineapple. Its strength is usually shown in GDU (gelatin digesting units) per gram, which reflects enzyme activity — a 500 mg extra-strength capsule at 2400 GDU/g is a common format.

How people use it

Taken with meals, bromelain is used to support the digestion of protein. Taken between meals, it’s a common ingredient in joint, post-exercise and seasonal formulas, and it’s frequently paired with quercetin. How you time it depends on your goal — with food for digestion, away from food for the other uses.

Choosing a bromelain

Strength & activity — look at both the mg and the GDU rating; higher GDU means more enzyme activity per gram.
Delayed or slow release — some capsules are designed to release lower down for digestive or systemic use.
Blends — bromelain is often combined with quercetin, turmeric or other digestive enzymes; most capsules are vegetarian.

Bromelain in Canada

We stock bromelain in Canada and ship from our Ontario warehouse. Explore related options in our digestive enzymes, digestive aids, quercetin and joint health collections.

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Choosing a bromelain

Bromelain in Canada

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What is bromelain?

What is bromelain used for?

Should I take bromelain with or without food?

What does GDU mean?

Is bromelain vegan, and are there any cautions?