systematic_review
2016
Potential role of bromelain in clinical and therapeutic applications
Rathnavelu V, Alitheen NB, Sohila S
Published in Biomedical Reports
Methodology
Review of clinical and preclinical evidence for bromelain in inflammation, oedema and soft-tissue injury.
Key Findings
Bromelain shows fibrinolytic and anti-oedema activity and has been used for bruising and swelling after trauma or surgery, with limited controlled data.
Conclusions
Bromelain is plausible but weakly evidenced for bruising and swelling.
Limitations
Narrative review; heavily preclinical; no pooled effect estimate.
Supplements Studied
Bromelain
Enzyme
Bromelain shows fibrinolytic and anti-oedema activity used for bruising and swelling.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
Year:2016
Sample Size:200
Quality Score:4/10
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