Bromelain May Improve Digestive Health

• 1). Talk to your health care provider or herbalist about bromelain, and make certain you don't have any conditions that might contraindicate taking it as a daily supplement. He or she can also give an indication of what dosage would be appropriate for your needs. A suggested dosage for digestive health is 500 mg three times a day. Bromelain may be taken with or without food.
  
  
• 2). Talk to trusted staff at your local health food store and ask for their guidance as you select a brand of the supplement. Since this nutritional supplement is not regulated by the FDA, brands can differ in their purity. Discount brands can also be of lesser quality and potency.
  
  
• 3). Record any ongoing symptoms of digestive problems you have been experiencing. Think about the past six months and note symptoms, such as indigestion, heartburn, gas and bloating, that have affected you more than several days at a time and that have recurred frequently.
  
  
• 4). Track your symptoms after you begin taking daily doses of bromelain and note improvements as well as symptoms that continue. If your symptoms worsen, you should stop taking the bromelain, and consult with your health care provider.
  
  
• 5). Allow four to six weeks to see if there are any real and lasting improvements. If bromelain provides relief from your symptoms of indigestion, gas, bloating or irregularity, continue taking the supplement to enjoy its benefits.