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The Solgar Bromelain 300mg is a dietary supplement in phytocapsules, with 150mg bromelain per phytocapsule and enzyme strength of 500 GDU. The term 300mg refers to the recommended daily intake of two phytocapsules. The raw material comes from fresh pineapple. The package contains 60 phytocapsules.
It is aimed at adults who want to include bromelain in their daily routine in a standardized form, with known enzyme strength, instead of consuming fresh pineapple where the amount of the enzyme is not measurable.
Bromelain is not a single substance but a complex of proteolytic enzymes, i.e. enzymes that act on proteins. It is isolated from pineapple, mainly from the stem and fruit of the plant Ananas comosus. Because it is an enzyme and not a simple chemical compound, the amount in milligrams alone does not tell the whole story: two formulations with the same mg may have different enzyme activity depending on the method of extraction and stabilization of the raw material.
Therefore, bromelain is standardized in activity units. The GDU indication, from Gelatin Digesting Units, expresses how much gelatin a given amount of enzyme can break down under certain conditions. Here it states 500 GDU per phytocapsule, i.e. 1000 GDU in the daily dose of two capsules. This statement is the reason why a standardized preparation differs from an unspecified pineapple powder. Enzymes do not have approved health claims in the European Union, so here we describe what the ingredient is and how it is measured, without attributing a specific effect to the organism.
According to the product presentation by Solgar itself, the preparation is positioned as follows:
The above statements are attributed to the producer. Bromelain does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA and remains a subject of research, so it cannot be accompanied by a promise of effect on digestion, joints or any health condition.
It is a mono-component enzyme preparation, without additional vitamins, minerals or other digestive enzymes. The daily dose is transparent and expressed in two units at the same time, in milligrams and in activity units, which allows comparison with other bromelain preparations on the market.
The shell is of plant origin, made of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. The excipients include maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, citric acid, cellulose gum, silicon dioxide and soy lecithin. The presence of soy lecithin means that the product contains soy, an ingredient that should be checked by those who have an allergy or intolerance to soy. The statement of Solgar indicates that the product does not contain sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten and dairy products, nor artificial flavors or colors.
It suits adults who already know bromelain and want a standardized form with declared enzyme strength. It suits those who prefer mono-component preparations, so they can control the combination of their supplements. It also suits those who seek plant capsules instead of gelatin of animal origin, as well as those who want a preparation with a clear daily dose of two units.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. Persistent digestive complaints, pain or swelling require evaluation by a doctor. It is not suitable for those with an allergy to soy or pineapple.
Main ingredients per phytocapsule: bromelain (500 GDU, from fresh pineapple) 150mg. The recommended daily dose of two phytocapsules provides 300mg of bromelain and 1000 GDU.
Other ingredients: maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, citric acid, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (plant capsule shell), cellulose gum, silicon dioxide, soy lecithin.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, dairy products, artificial flavors and colors. Attention, contains soy.
Form: phytocapsules
Recommended dosage: 2 phytocapsules daily for adults, preferably with meals.
With two phytocapsules per day, the package of 60 phytocapsules is sufficient for 30 days, i.e. for a month of continuous use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medication, especially anticoagulants, or if you are dealing with a health issue, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
Two phytocapsules daily for adults, preferably with meals. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
The indication of 300mg corresponds to the daily dose of two phytocapsules. Each phytocapsule provides 150mg of bromelain.
It is a unit of enzyme activity. It indicates the ability to break down gelatin under certain conditions and allows comparison between preparations.
With two capsules per day it lasts for 30 days, i.e. for a month.
Yes, it contains soy lecithin. It is not indicated for allergy to soy, nor for allergy to pineapple.
The preparation offers a measurable and stable amount of enzyme, which fresh fruit does not guarantee. However, it does not replace the consumption of fruit in the diet.
No. No enzyme of this type has an approved health claim in the European Union.
Complex preparations combine many enzymes in smaller quantities each. Here there is only bromelain, with a declared strength of 500 GDU per capsule.
* Bromelain does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The claims on benefits are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
Main ingredients per phytocapsule: bromelain (500 GDU, from fresh pineapple) 150mg. The recommended daily dose of two phytocapsules provides 300mg of bromelain and 1000 GDU.
Other ingredients: maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, citric acid, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (vegetable capsule shell), cellulose gum, silicon dioxide, soy lecithin.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, dairy, artificial flavors and colors. Attention, contains soy.
Form: phytocapsules
Recommended dosage: 2 phytocapsules daily for adults, preferably with meals.
With two phytocapsules per day, the package of 60 phytocapsules lasts for 30 days, i.e. for one month of continuous use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medication, especially anticoagulants, or if you are dealing with any health issue, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
