Bromelain Plus CLA™ by Biotics Research – Digestive Enzyme Support
Bromelain Plus CLA™ is a multi-enzyme tablet designed to support the breakdown of food and complement normal digestive function. This Biotics Research enzyme formula pairs pineapple-derived bromelain with papain, ficin, and fungal enzymes that work on different food components. It offers a practical option for people discussing digestive enzyme support with their healthcare professional. Its listed ingredients include cellulase, lipase, and amylase, not conjugated linoleic acid; it should not be confused with a conjugated linoleic acid weight-management supplement.
Key Bromelain Plus CLA™ Benefits
- Provides protein digestion support through bromelain, papain, and ficin, enzymes that help break protein chains into smaller pieces.
- Combines complementary enzymes for fat and carbohydrate digestion, rather than relying on a single enzyme to perform every digestive task.
- May support a healthy inflammatory response, an additional role for which bromelain is used alongside its digestive function.*
How Bromelain Plus CLA™ Works
Enzymes act as catalysts: each type helps a particular chemical reaction take place. Bromelain is a pineapple-derived protease, meaning it acts on proteins. Its function differs from that of lipase, which acts on fats, and amylase, which acts on starch. Bringing these activities together gives this multi-enzyme supplement a broader digestive focus than bromelain alone. Enzyme activity and ingredient weight are different measurements; the bromelain listing includes both its activity specification and the amount in each tablet.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Bromelain, papain, and ficin: These proteolytic enzymes contribute to the formula’s protein-breakdown focus; papain is derived from papaya.
- Cellulase, lipase, and amylase: Fungal enzymes address cellulose, fats, and starch, respectively, providing complementary activities for mixed meals.
- Inositol and cysteine: Additional components listed separately from the enzymes, with their individual amounts disclosed below.
This gluten and dairy free enzyme supplement also contains a vegetable culture described in the label footnote. Review the complete ingredient list if you have food sensitivities: gluten and dairy exclusions do not establish suitability for every allergy.
Bromelain Plus CLA™ Is Formulated For
- People seeking a practitioner-guided enzyme blend for normal digestive support.
- Those comparing protein-digesting enzymes with formulas that also address fats and starch.
- People who prefer tablets and want clearly listed enzyme sources and ingredient amounts to discuss with their healthcare professional.
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Recommendation: One (1) tablet three (3) times each day as a dietary supplement or as otherwise directed by a healthcare professional.
Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Bromelain (2,500 MCU/g) (from pineapple) ... 100 mg *
Papain (from papaya) ... 10 mg *
Inositol ... 10 mg *
Cellulase (fungal) ... 10 mg *
Lipase (fungal) ... 10 mg *
Amylase (fungal) ... 10 mg *
Ficin ... 10 mg *
Cysteine (as L-Cysteine hydrochloride) ... 5 mg *
* Daily Value not established
† Specially grown, biologically active vegetable culture (from organic peas, lentils and/or chickpeas) containing naturally associated phytochemicals including polyphenolic compounds with SOD and catalase, dehydrated at low temperature to preserve associated enzyme factors.
Other Ingredients: Vegetable culture †, cellulose, stearic acid (vegetable source), magnesium stearate (vegetable source) and food glaze.
Does Not Contain: This product is gluten and dairy free.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry area.
Sealed with an imprinted safety seal for your protection.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bromelain Plus CLA™
What benefits does Bromelain Plus CLA™ offer?
Its primary focus is digestive enzyme support. Bromelain, papain, and ficin act on proteins, while lipase and amylase address fats and starch; cellulase adds activity toward cellulose. Bromelain may also support a healthy inflammatory response.* These functions explain the combination’s intended role, rather than promising a particular symptom outcome. The tablet is a supplement to a balanced eating pattern, not a replacement for medical evaluation when digestive changes persist.
Who should consider Bromelain Plus CLA™?
It may suit people whose healthcare professional recommends a multi-enzyme tablet for normal digestive support. Review the pineapple and papaya sources and the vegetable-culture footnote before choosing it, particularly if you have allergies or sensitivities. The gluten and dairy free statement is not a universal allergy guarantee. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, considering it for a child, or taking medicines, obtain individualized professional guidance rather than assuming the standard label directions establish suitability.
Are there side effects or precautions?
Oral bromelain can cause stomach upset or diarrhea, and allergic reactions are possible. Review use with your healthcare professional if you have pineapple or papaya allergies, use blood-thinning medicines, take antibiotics, or have a procedure planned; bromelain may interact with medicines. Stop taking the supplement and seek advice if you develop an unexpected reaction. Follow the label directions unless your healthcare professional directs otherwise, and keep the bottle out of children’s reach.
How does it fit into an overall wellness routine?
Use it as one part of a practitioner-guided plan that also includes balanced meals, appropriate portions, and attention to your individual food tolerance. The label recommends one tablet three times each day, or as otherwise directed by a healthcare professional; it does not specify timing relative to meals. Ask your practitioner how to fit those directions into your routine. This enzyme combination is distinct from conjugated linoleic acid supplements and should not be selected for a weight-loss claim.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
