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Is Bromelain Supplement Safe To Take For Cold?

I am a 51 year old female and was diagnosed 2 years ago with CLL. My oncologist feels at this time no treatment is necessary. I currently have a severe cold and was told about a supplement called Bromelain and that I should take it. I’m always concerned about supplements and there side effects. Your thoughts?
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Pineapples contain bromelain, an enzyme with anti-inflammatory properties. It fights infections and kills bacteria.
- Drinking pineapple juice helps soothe a sore throat and aids the body to expel mucous easily.
-The bromelain present in pineapple also helps to calm cough arising due to the cold.
- Pineapple juice also helps in treating other respiratory ailments like bronchitis, asthma, and pneumonia.
- Body pains experienced while having a cold can be soothed by drinking pineapple juice. So it is better to take fruit juices other than supplement and may contain unknown ingredients may cause side effects.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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Is Bromelain Supplement Safe To Take For Cold?

Hello, Pineapples contain bromelain, an enzyme with anti-inflammatory properties. It fights infections and kills bacteria. - Drinking pineapple juice helps soothe a sore throat and aids the body to expel mucous easily. -The bromelain present in pineapple also helps to calm cough arising due to the cold. - Pineapple juice also helps in treating other respiratory ailments like bronchitis, asthma, and pneumonia. - Body pains experienced while having a cold can be soothed by drinking pineapple juice. So it is better to take fruit juices other than supplement and may contain unknown ingredients may cause side effects. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu