Did you know that once upon a time pineapples cost about $8,000 each, and were primarily enjoyed by royalty? Thankfully, things have changed and ordinary folk like you and I can get our hands and mouths on the sweet, delicious yellow fruit.
Speaking of mouths, have you ever noticed how pineapple can make your tongue and cheeks feel all itchy and rough?
What's up with that?
Were the elite of the world so upset about pineapple becoming an accessible commodity that they put a curse on the fruit?
No, the answer is a bit more scientific than that.
The coolest of all the enzymes.
Bromelain is known as "the pineapple enzyme" because – yup, you guessed it – it is primarily found in the oddly-shaped fruit.
It's an awesome enzyme that provides pineapple with many positive effects, including anti-inflammation, anti-aging and pain relief.
In fact, bromelain is even sold as a supplement that can help your body fight cancer, digestive disorders, injury, asthma, allergies, sinus infections and even joint pain.
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But you know that saying about how every rose has its thorn? Well, bromelain isn't a rose, but it certainly does have a thorn.
When it comes into contact with sensitive skin, like the skin in your mouth, bromelain causes a breakdown in protein that leads to soreness.
In other words, when you eat a pineapple, it eats you back.
And not just in Soviet Russia.
Enter Bromelain.
The coolest of all the enzymes.
