Bromelainis extracted from pineapple (Ananas comoslgs and A.bracteatus) fruits and its stems. After extraction, salting out (or precipitation with acetone or ethanol), and then separation and drying. As a natural enzyme, it has outstanding performance in the fields of medicine, health care products and cosmetics.
1. The application of bromelain in medicine and health products industry (1) Inhibit the growth of tumor cells Observations from related clinical studies have shown that bromelain can inhibit the growth of tumor cells. (2) Prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases As a proteolytic enzyme, bromelain is beneficial to the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. It can inhibit heart attack and stroke caused by platelet aggregation, relieve the symptoms of angina, ease the contraction of arteries, and accelerate the decomposition of fibrinogen. (3) Used for scab removal of burns Bromelain can selectively remove the skin, so that the new skin transplant can be carried out as soon as possible. Animal experiments have proved that bromelain has no adverse effects on neighboring normal skin. Topical use of antibiotics does not affect the effect of bromelain. (4) Anti-inflammatory effect Bromelain can effectively treat inflammation and edema in various tissues (including thrombophlebitis, skeletal muscle injury, hematoma, stomatitis, diabetic ulcers and sports injuries). Bromelain has the potential to activate inflammation. Bromelain can also treat diarrhea. (5) Improve drug absorption Combining bromelain with various antibiotics (such as tetracycline, amoxicillin, etc.) can improve its efficacy. Relevant studies have shown that it can promote the transmission of antibiotics at the site of infection, thereby reducing the amount of antibiotics used. It is inferred that anti-cancer drugs have a similar effect. In addition, bromelain can promote the absorption of nutrients.
2. The application of bromelain in the cosmetics industry Bromelain has excellent effects of skin rejuvenation, whitening and spot removal. Basic principle of action: Bromelain can act on the aging stratum corneum on human skin, promote its degradation, decomposition, and removal, promote skin metabolism, and reduce dark skin caused by sun exposure. Makes the skin maintained a good white and tender state.
3. Application of bromelain in feed industry Adding bromelain to the feed formula or directly mixing in the feed can greatly improve the utilization and conversion rate of protein, and can develop a wider protein source, thereby reducing feed costs.