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The standard dose for bromelain depends on the goal of supplementation. If the goal is to aid digestion, the standard dose is between 200 – 2,000 mg, taken with a meal.
If the goal of supplementation is not digestion related, does range from 200 - 800 mg.
Bromelain is typically taken between meals to avoid potential degradation in the stomach. The large range for the standard dose is due to the variations in the enzymatic potential of bromelain, which is standardized by milk clotting units (MCU), or gelatin dissolving units (GDU). *
How much bromelain should you take each day? The most commonly prescribed dosage ranges between 200–2,000 milligrams daily (usually around 500–800 milligrams per day). However, for various conditions, many physicians may recommend other dosages. Below are suggested bromelain dosages depending on the condition you’re treating:
- To treat arthritis — 400 milligrams taken 1–2 times daily
- To help with allergies — 1,000 milligrams daily of bromelain and quercetin
- For help preventing cancer — 2,000 milligrams daily, ideally take with other proteolytic enzymes
- To improve digestion — 500 milligrams taken 3 times daily with meals; some people choose to mix bromelain powder into water and drink before meals
- For help with surgery recovery — 1,000 milligrams 3 times daily taken between meals
Bromelain should be taken on an empty stomach, unless you are taking it to improve digestion. Take it with meals if you’re using it for digestive purposes.
Bromelain is considered a natural supplement and not a medication, therefore it is not regulated by the FDA. However the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA, 1994) allows the sale of bromelain-containing dietary supplements, especially for the use of treating skin wounds and burns. *
