Lamberts Bromelain 1000 GDU

Lamberts Bromelain 1000GDU 60 Tablets are one of the highest strength Bromelain products available, providing 1000 GDU’s (gelatin-dissolving units) per tablet. This is a measure of how active this naturally sourced enzyme really is and is therefore more relevant than the weight of bromelain.

• 60 Small tablets.
• Taste free.
• Suitable for vegetarians.
• Popular with sports people.
• Traditionally used as a digestion aid.
• One of the highest strength bromelain products available.
• Provides 1000 GDU's (gelatin-dissolving units) per tablet.
• Helps the body's production of prostaglandins associated with inflammation & pain.
• Natural enzyme extracted from the stem of fresh pineapples which has traditionally been used as an aid to digestion.

Did you know?

Lamberts Bromelain 1000GDU can be taken in conjunction with Lamberts Turmeric 20,000mg 60 Tablets.

Bromelain is an enzyme derived from the stem of fresh pineapples. It has traditionally been used as a Digestion & Gut Health aid, especially to assist in the Digestion of fatty or high-protein meals, but more recently research has shown it can be absorbed and have other useful purposes within the Body, which include assisting the body's production of prostaglandins associated with inflammation and pain. 

What is Bromelain?

Bromelain is an extract derived from the stems of pineapples and has a history of folk and modern medicinal use. As a supplement it is believed to have anti-inflammatory effects and contains chemicals that, according to lab research, might interfere with the growth of slow blood clotting and tumor cells. Bromelain extract is a mixture of protein-digesting enzymes (proteolytic or protease enzymes). The two main enzymes are in this extract are stem bromelain and fruit bromelain.

Bromelain in tropical parts of the world where pineapples are grown, such as Taiwan or Thailand. It is prepared from the stem of the pineapple plant after harvesting the fruit for other commercial purposes. The stem is peeled and pressed to obtain the juice where the soluble bromelain enzyme is found. The process concludes with purification and concentration of the enzyme.

What does Bromelain do for your body?

Supplementation of bromelain may reduce nasal inflammation, meaning it may work well as a decongestant. And when applied topically, Bromelain is believed to be highly effective at safely removing damaged tissue from wounds and from 2nd degree burns. In most cases however, Bromelain is usually used as a supplement for reducing inflammation and improving digestion.

Directions of Use

For joint care: 3 tablet (1 between each meal) for one week. Thereafter a maintenance dose of 1 tablet daily can be taken for 3 to 6 months.

For digestive care: 1 tablet before each main meal up to a maximum of 3 per day.

Disintegration Time: Less than 1 hour.

Caution:

• Keep away from a varied diet.
• Do not take if pregnant or breast feeding.
• Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
• Food supplements should be a substitute for a varied diet.
• Be aware of some USA imports which overstate the GDU level per tablet on the front of the label (one described as 3000 GDU is actually 1000GDU).

Storage:

Lamberts Bromelain 1000GDU Tablets should be stored in a cool dry place and protected from light.

Ingredients

A white coated oval tablet.

Each tablet delivers:

Bromelain 400mg 
Enzyme activity level: 1000 GDU*

*GDU= gelatin-dissolving units

Tableted With:

Calcium Carbonate, Cellulose, Crosslinked Cellulose Gum, Tablet Coating (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Glycerin), Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate.

Allergen advice:

The following list of allergens are excluded: Wheat, Barley, Soya, Eggs, Milk (and milk products), Lactose, Nuts, Sulphites, Celery, Fish, Shellfish, Yeast and Gluten containing ingredients.