Herbal Fact #5: BROMELAIN is an enzyme extracted from pineapple that digests protein. By itingwu12 on July 5, 2017 • ( 0 ) View this post on Instagram BROMELAIN is an enzyme extracted from pineapple that digests protein. It is extracted from the stems, but is found in all parts of the pineapple. As a supplement, it is used as a digestive aid. Our stomachs digest protein using a pre-enzyme made in stomach cells called pepsinogen which is activated by stomach acid into the active enzyme called pepsin. With aging, stomach acid production falls, and supplements like BROMELAIN are used to aid protein digestion. In China and South America, it was used to reduce inflammation and swelling as a traditional medicine. An interesting fact is that the enzyme is inactivated by cooking. If you add uncooked pineapple slices to gelatin, it will digest the gelatin and your Jello desert will turn into a liquid mess. BROMELAIN is different from papain in papaya which is also a protein digesting enzyme. These two are sometimes combined in formulas to enhance protein digestion and absorption. #drdavidheber #digestion #stomach #protein #enzymes #aging to learn more go to www.drdavidheber.com and www.herbalifenutritioninstitute.com A post shared by Dr. David Heber (@drdavidheber) on Jun 29, 2017 at 5:56am PDT Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...‹ Herbal Fact #4: BLACK COHOSH is an herb used to relieve menopausal symptoms.Herbal Fact #6: CAFFEINE is the most widely consumed brain active substance in the world affecting every aspect of brain function including mood, attention, memory, and thinking ability called cognition. ›Categories: Nutrition
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