Bromelain has been pushed as the ultimate anti-inflammatory meant to help you to relieve pain from arthritis of both types, relieve joint pain and sprains, and otherwise reduce the symptoms that might cause pain of any kind really, even targeting digestive problems like Crohn’s disease or IBS.

In studies, bromelain has been proven to be just as effective as many common over the counter anti-inflammatory treatments such as aspirin, naproxen, Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, and Piroxicam. And studies have specifically targeted groups with both tissue damage and those who actually had problems with arthritis (both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis).

Other studies show that bromelain can actually target certain respiratory and lung type issues, and it is effective in treating certain skin problems such as eczema and other forms of dermatitis. It depends on who you listen to of course. But it seems that bromelain has clinically proven results, though it’s best to limit your use to a few weeks at a time to avoid side effects such as nausea and vomiting.

So should you use bromelain?

If you are dealing with joint or other types of pain, don’t go out and buy a whole bunch of pineapple. It isn’t quite potent enough to have the same effect. Be careful about how you use it of course, and adjust the dosage to your body type. There are actually varying doses between 80mg and 320mg depending on the person. But if used properly, you should be able to get positive results.