Bromelain Joint Ease

. . . with high potency Bromelain, Quercetin, Vitamin C & S.O.D Precursors

Doctor Formulated

• Bromelain helps to reduce swelling and the inflammatory response of joints.1*

• Bromelain and Vitamin C lessen minor bruising.2*

• Quercetin, a potent plant bioflavonoid, reduces painful inflammatory responses.3,4*

• Vitamin C eases minor low back ache.5*

Benefits Of Bromelain Joint Ease

The body responds to injury or disease by activating an inflammatory response. This includes redness, swelling, and  increased white blood cells to the area of inflammation. This helps to control infection and repair damaged tissue. But sometimes the inflammatory response is excessive, resulting in unnecessary pain and swelling.

Bromelain inhibits formation of a pro-inflammatory prostaglandin which is a hormone-like substance that triggers inflammation.6*  Fibrin is a protein that concentrates in areas of inflammation, causing painful swelling.* Bromelain reduces fibrin deposits, preventing damaging buildup in the joints and elsewhere.7,8*

Quercetin reduces the inflammatory response by inhibiting release of pro-inflammatory leukotrienes (prostaglandins-like molecules).4* Leukotrienes are one of the most potent pro-inflammatory substances produced by our bodies—over 3,000 times more powerful than prostaglandins.9* Quercetin also protects white blood cells which, when damaged, release pro-inflammatory histamine.3*

Vitamin C has been used for over 30 years by nutritional practitioners for minor low back ache.5* Vitamin C is known to break down fibrin surrounding spinal nerves which has been directly linked to back pain.10,11* Vitamin C is required to make collagen (the “glue” that holds our muscles together).* Easy bruising may be a sign of vitamin C deficiency and is a result of impaired collagen synthesis. While most Americans are not deficient in vitamin C, it makes sense to try using it for minor bruising and swelling.*

Zinc, copper & manganese are used by the body to make Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD). A powerful antioxidant enzyme, SOD also helps reduce the inflammatory response and helps protect joints from swelling.12* Individuals who are deficient in copper also have low levels of SOD.13* When minerals are supplemented, SOD increases.12*

Ingredient Highlights

Bromelain is a protein-digesting enzyme found in pineapple. Nature’s Life uses high activity bromelain—each 4 capsules provides 3,000 GDU (4,500 MCU). Bromelain should be taken on an empty stomach, one hour before or two hours after eating. If taken with food, bromelain’s anti-inflammatory activity may be lessened.* When taken without food, bromelain will be absorbed into the bloodstream and will go to the inflammation site and reduce inflammatory substances.1,6,7*

Bromelain is safe; many studies have reported no side effects, except a mild diarrhea at very high doses.14*

Quercetin is a safe, potent bioflavonoid found in many plants.* Nature’s Life uses quercetin from the pod of a tropical tree of the Dimorphandra species. Quercetin is virtually non-toxic but may cause mild diarrhea in sensitive people.

Our Vitamin C is pure, hypoallergenic ascorbic acid. Zinc, copper and manganese are used by the body to make Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD), a powerful antioxidant enzyme. Oral SOD is destroyed in the stomach before it can be used.15*

References

1. A Textbook of Natural Medicine John Bastyr College Publications, 1987, Seattle.

2. Practitioner 1960;203:206

3. Arch Allerg Applied Immunol 1985;77:155-7.

4. J Allerg Clin Immunol 1984;73:801-9.

5. Med Ann DC 1964;33(6):274-6.

6. Med Hypoth 1980;6:99-104.

7. Arch Int Pharmacodyn 1981;254:157-67.

8. Townsend Letter for Doctors Jan 1996, pp.32-4.

9. Metabolic and Endocrine Physiology, Year Book Medical Publishers, Inc., 1987, Chicago.   

10. Spine 1987;12(9):925-8.

11. Lancet 1984;ii:1186-7.

12. J Am Coll Nutr 1992;11:177-80.

13. J Nutr 1985;115:1650-5.

14. Am J Clin Nutr 1983;37:5-7.

15. Hawaii Med J 1978;37:143-6.