Bromelain

Bromelain is a group of protein-digesting enzymes naturally found in pineapple, particularly the stem. It is commonly used in supplements to support digestion, tissue recovery and a healthy inflammatory response.

Because it can break down proteins, bromelain has different uses depending on when and how it is taken.

Digestive Support

When taken with food, bromelain can help break dietary proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids.

This makes it useful in digestive formulas, particularly for people who want additional support with protein digestion after larger meals.

Recovery and Inflammatory Balance

Bromelain is also widely used in formulas for physical recovery, joint comfort and soft-tissue support.

Its enzyme activity appears to influence several pathways involved in inflammation and tissue response, which is why it is often paired with ingredients such as curcumin, Boswellia or quercetin.

This makes bromelain particularly relevant after exercise, physical strain or periods of increased joint stress.

Bromelain and Quercetin

Bromelain is commonly combined with quercetin in immune and allergy-support formulas.

The two ingredients complement each other well: quercetin provides antioxidant and mast-cell support, while bromelain contributes proteolytic enzyme activity and inflammatory support.

This pairing is frequently used in formulas aimed at respiratory comfort, seasonal wellbeing and immune resilience.

Bromelain for Pets

Bromelain can also be included in supplements for dogs, particularly in formulas supporting digestion, joint comfort, recovery and seasonal immune health.

In pet products it is usually used at controlled amounts alongside other nutrients rather than given on its own, helping support several aspects of digestive and inflammatory balance within the same formula.

Bromelain in O2B Products

At O2B Healthy, bromelain is used in O2B Allerg-eze, O2B K9+ Allergies, and O2B Feline+ Allergies for cats. Derived from pineapple, bromelain is included alongside ingredients such as quercetin, MSM, vitamin C and turmeric, where its proteolytic enzyme activity complements formulas designed to support healthy immune responses, natural defences against environmental allergens and overall wellbeing.