What is Bromelain and Quercetin

BROMELAIN & QUERCETIN Natural Anti-Inflammatory Supplements What is Bromelain? An enzyme that helps digest protein It is extracted from the stem of pineapples Bromelain was first isolated from the pineapple plant in the late 1800s Powdered bromelain is Fun Facts: used for tenderizing meat Bromelain is added to beer to prevent cloudiness + BROMELAIN What is Quercetin? A plant flavonoid found in onions & apples Quercetin enhances the anti-inflammatory Quercetin is sometimes used to effects of Bromelain improve endurance & athletic performance + QUERCETIN BROMELAIN Uses for BROMELAIN AND QUERCETIN Introduced as a supplement in 1957 • Used for minor injuries like sprains & strains A natural alternative to NSAIDS (e.g., Aleve, Advil, Celebrix) • Reduces swelling and pain after dental and other surgeries NSAID • Offers therapeutic benefits in treatment of sports related and musculoskeletal injuries NSAID NSAID • Beneficial for chronic inflammation like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis • Helps aid digestion BROMELAIN QUERCETIN • Increases effects of antibiotics What is Inflammation? Two types of inflammation occur in the body: Acute Inflammation: Acute inflammation is associated with injury or surgery. It is short-lived and is necessary to initiate the healing process. Five characteristics of acute inflammation: 1. rubor (redness) 2. calor (increased heat) 3. tumor (swelling) 4. dolor (pain) 5. functio laesa (loss of function) Chronic Inflammation: Known as "silent" inflammation Chronic inflammation can be caused by: unresolved acute inflammation stress bacteria, viruses, or parasites environmental poisons certain foods (including sugar) smoking high blood-insulin levels obesity Silent inflammation often goes unnoticed! Ask your doctor for a simple blood test to determine if you have chronic inflammation Bromelain and Quercetin DOSAGE Bromelain is dose-dependent, making supple- ments much more effective than the fresh fruit Bromelain potency is measured in: Recommended dosage is: (MCUS) 3,000 MCUS Milk Clotting Units or Gel Dissolving Units (GDUS) PER DAY Taken 72 hours prior to and up to 10 days following a surgical procedure 72 HOURS As a digestive aid, taken with food For anti-inflammatory benefit, taken 3 times a day between meals to maximize absorption Recommended Quercetin dosing of: Bromelain is sensitive to heat – store supplements in a cool, dry place 1,500mg PER DAY divided into three doses QUERCETIN QUERCETIN REFERENCES: Orsini, R. and the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Technology Assessment Committee. Bromelain. Plas. Reconstr. Surg. 2006 Dec; 118(7): 1640-1644. Brown, S., Coimbra, M., Coberly, D., Chao, J, and Rohrich, R. Oral Nutritional Supplementation Accelerates Wound Healing: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double Arm, Crossover Study. Plas. Reconstr. Surg. 2004 July, 114(1): 237-244. Kelly, G. Bromelain: A Literature Review and Discussion of its Therapeutic Applications. Alternative Medicine Review. 1996; 1(4): 243-257. Montgomery, K. Enzymes for Inflammation. Natural proteolytic enzymes offer relief from pain and swelling. Natural Foods Merchandiser. Volume XXVI/number 11/p. 36, 38-39. Duskova, M., Wald, M. Orally administered proteases in aesthetic surgery. Aesthetic Plas Surg. 1999; 23(1): 41-4. Wellness Promoting PHYSICIAN FORMULATED Since 1991 VitaMedica Corporation Toll Free: 888-367-8605 www.vitamedica.com || II 00 QUERCETIN BROMELAIN & QUERCETIN Natural Anti-Inflammatory Supplements What is Bromelain? An enzyme that helps digest protein It is extracted from the stem of pineapples Bromelain was first isolated from the pineapple plant in the late 1800s Powdered bromelain is Fun Facts: used for tenderizing meat Bromelain is added to beer to prevent cloudiness + BROMELAIN What is Quercetin? A plant flavonoid found in onions & apples Quercetin enhances the anti-inflammatory Quercetin is sometimes used to effects of Bromelain improve endurance & athletic performance + QUERCETIN BROMELAIN Uses for BROMELAIN AND QUERCETIN Introduced as a supplement in 1957 • Used for minor injuries like sprains & strains A natural alternative to NSAIDS (e.g., Aleve, Advil, Celebrix) • Reduces swelling and pain after dental and other surgeries NSAID • Offers therapeutic benefits in treatment of sports related and musculoskeletal injuries NSAID NSAID • Beneficial for chronic inflammation like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis • Helps aid digestion BROMELAIN QUERCETIN • Increases effects of antibiotics What is Inflammation? Two types of inflammation occur in the body: Acute Inflammation: Acute inflammation is associated with injury or surgery. It is short-lived and is necessary to initiate the healing process. Five characteristics of acute inflammation: 1. rubor (redness) 2. calor (increased heat) 3. tumor (swelling) 4. dolor (pain) 5. functio laesa (loss of function) Chronic Inflammation: Known as "silent" inflammation Chronic inflammation can be caused by: unresolved acute inflammation stress bacteria, viruses, or parasites environmental poisons certain foods (including sugar) smoking high blood-insulin levels obesity Silent inflammation often goes unnoticed! Ask your doctor for a simple blood test to determine if you have chronic inflammation Bromelain and Quercetin DOSAGE Bromelain is dose-dependent, making supple- ments much more effective than the fresh fruit Bromelain potency is measured in: Recommended dosage is: (MCUS) 3,000 MCUS Milk Clotting Units or Gel Dissolving Units (GDUS) PER DAY Taken 72 hours prior to and up to 10 days following a surgical procedure 72 HOURS As a digestive aid, taken with food For anti-inflammatory benefit, taken 3 times a day between meals to maximize absorption Recommended Quercetin dosing of: Bromelain is sensitive to heat – store supplements in a cool, dry place 1,500mg PER DAY divided into three doses QUERCETIN QUERCETIN REFERENCES: Orsini, R. and the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Technology Assessment Committee. Bromelain. Plas. Reconstr. Surg. 2006 Dec; 118(7): 1640-1644. Brown, S., Coimbra, M., Coberly, D., Chao, J, and Rohrich, R. Oral Nutritional Supplementation Accelerates Wound Healing: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double Arm, Crossover Study. Plas. Reconstr. Surg. 2004 July, 114(1): 237-244. Kelly, G. Bromelain: A Literature Review and Discussion of its Therapeutic Applications. Alternative Medicine Review. 1996; 1(4): 243-257. Montgomery, K. Enzymes for Inflammation. Natural proteolytic enzymes offer relief from pain and swelling. Natural Foods Merchandiser. Volume XXVI/number 11/p. 36, 38-39. Duskova, M., Wald, M. Orally administered proteases in aesthetic surgery. Aesthetic Plas Surg. 1999; 23(1): 41-4. Wellness Promoting PHYSICIAN FORMULATED Since 1991 VitaMedica Corporation Toll Free: 888-367-8605 www.vitamedica.com || II 00 QUERCETIN