Bromelain is an enzyme complex involved in protein metabolism - a protease. Enzymes are biological catalysts involved in optimising the speed of processes throughout the body. Enzymes involved in fat digestion are called lipases, and those involved with starch digestion are called amylases. This is only a tiny proportion of the different enzyme types that are constantly active in the body, all of which are important in helping maintain a healthy lifestyle. Bromelain is not a single structure, but a composite of various enzymes, all involved with protein synthesis and all originating from pineapple.Within the gastrointestinal tract, bromelain can support the healthy digestion of protein, supporting it's healthy absorption and effectiveness.Bromelain can also support circulatory health and a healthily working immune system.
We are bombarded nowadays with information and publicity about how the Omega-3 essential fatty acids help to maintain the health of the joints heart and circulation and boost the brain power of children.Fish oil is then usually recommended as the best source of the Omega-3s. Well it is the best source of the essential fatty acids EPA and DHA which are the end line of essential fatty acid metabolism.These two essential fatty acids are made however from the Omega-3 essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid which is found in many plant oils. The best available source being flaxseed oil also known as linseed oil. The reason fish oils contain EPA and DHA is because the fish eat plankton etc high in alpha-linolenic acid. Our bodies just like the fish are perfectly able to produce EPA and DHA from alpha-linolenic acid. So throw the fish back into the sea stop squeezing the oil out of them and use pure organic flax instead. Two teaspoonfuls of Flexy Flax daily will provide you with 4.5g of alpha-linolenic acid and 1.46g of the Omega-6 essential fatty acid linoleic acid. There is also 1.9g of the Omega-9 essential fatty acid oleic acid in two teaspoonfuls.