Bromelain for Sports & Fitness
How Much Is Usually Taken by Athletes?
Typically, 2 to 4 tablets or capsules are taken several times per day. Other uses of bromelain for sports and fitness have not been studied.
Side Effects
Bromelain is generally safe and free of side effects when taken in moderate amounts. However, one preliminary report indicates increased heart rate with the use of bromelain.1 In addition, some people are allergic to bromelain. One woman reportedly developed a hives and severe swelling after taking bromelain, even though she had tolerated bromelain on two other occasions previously.2
Interactions with Supplements, Foods, & Other Compounds
Because bromelain acts as a blood thinner and little is known about how bromelain interacts with blood-thinning drugs, people should avoid combining such drugs with bromelain in order to reduce the theoretical risk of excessive bleeding.
Interactions with Medicines
Certain medicines interact with this supplement.
 Replenish Depleted Nutrients
| none |
| Reduce Side Effects | none |
| Support Medicine | |
 Reduces Effectiveness
| none |
| Potential Negative Interaction
| none |
 Explanation Required
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