Evidence brief · Supplement
Bromelain for Post-surgical swelling
Evidence grade C — Reasonable
- Overall grade
- Grade C
- Last revised
- 1
- graded outcome
- 0
- references listed
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1 at grade C — 1 graded row
What is known
Each outcome with its grade (how strong the evidence is, A to D), the size of the effect where the entry records one, and how often studies agree.
- Post-surgical swellingEvidence grade C
Reasonable
Smallmixed
What is uncertain
Read off the same rows as above. Nothing here is added that the entry does not itself record.
- Thin evidence: Post-surgical swelling (grade C).
The evidence in words
The verdict
For post-surgical swelling, Bromelain earns evidence grade C (small effect, mixed consistency) — the evidence is limited or mixed. Reasonable
How it might work
It has anti-inflammatory and fibrinolytic actions and aids protein digestion.
How to use it
Between meals for anti-inflammatory use; with meals for digestion.
Safety & cautions
Generally safe; mild antiplatelet action; pineapple-allergy caution.
Bottom line
A modestly-evidenced anti-inflammatory enzyme, best for swelling and sinusitis. Mind the mild bleeding effect.
How it is used
As the entry records it, from the studies it summarises. Not a recommendation for you — doses that suit a trial population may not suit you.
- Anti-inflammatory
- Between meals.
Goes with
- BromelainRead the full Bromelain monographEvidence grade C
Related reading
Entries that share this one's tags or conditions.
- Bromelain for Acute sinusitisEvidence grade C — Symptom reliefEvidence grade C
- Bromelain: dosage and how to take itBetween meals.Evidence grade C
- Bromelain: side effects, safety & interactionsGenerally safe; mild antiplatelet action; pineapple-allergy caution.Evidence grade C
- Serrapeptase for Post-surgical swelling / painEvidence grade D — Low-qualityEvidence grade D
Sources
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Last revised . A grade is this entry's reading of the evidence, not medical advice.