Recovery Support Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Recovery Support against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Recovery Support is a dietary supplement by Theramedix BioSET with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency, hemorrhoids, easy bruising and fragile capillaries.Based on those ingredients, 227 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bromelain, Rutin, Protease Blend. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Low disclosure
Recovery Support has 5 active ingredients: bromelain, rutin, two enzyme blends (Proprietary Enzyme Blend and Protease Blend, which contains papain), and amylase. Bromelain is an enzyme from pineapple; rutin is a plant compound; and papain is an enzyme from papaya.
These are typically used to support digestion and tissue recovery, though the evidence for these uses is limited. The capsule itself is a delayed-release vegetable capsule, an inactive ingredient designed to protect the contents in your stomach.
Does it work?
Insufficient evidence
The evidence on file shows insufficient reliable data to rate any of these ingredients for the conditions they're marketed for — including hay fever, burns, diabetes, muscle soreness, and wound healing. That means the science doesn't yet support claims about how well they work for these purposes.
Before relying on this product for a specific health concern, it's worth talking with your doctor or pharmacist about what the research actually shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Bromelain and papain are generally well tolerated short-term, but long-term safety data are limited. The most common side effects are digestive — diarrhea, flatulence, gas, and stomach upset with bromelain; allergic reactions in sensitive people with papain.
Rutin may cause headache, flushing, or rash in some people. High doses of papain are unsafe and may cause severe stomach damage or esophageal injury.
During pregnancy, bromelain safety data aren't adequate, so it's best avoided. Papain is possibly unsafe in pregnancy, especially concentrated forms or unripe papaya products.
Breastfeeding safety data are lacking for both bromelain and papain. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss this product with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Recovery Support, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take warfarin (Coumadin) or other blood thinners (anticoagulants), antiplatelet drugs like aspirin, diabetes medications, or tetracycline antibiotics — the product's enzymes may interfere with how these work or raise bleeding risk.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Recovery Support is an enzyme and plant-compound blend marketed for recovery support, but the evidence for its effectiveness is insufficient. It interacts with blood thinners, antiplatelet drugs, antidiabetes medications, and tetracycline antibiotics — so if you take any prescription drugs, check your exact medications with the tool on this page before starting.
Speak with your doctor or pharmacist to decide whether it's right for you and your current health situation.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 22, 2021.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Recovery Support, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Theramedix BioSET |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 738676953985 |
| Net contents | 120 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 22, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 247623 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Recovery Support by Theramedix BioSET, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Bromelain | 700 GDU | -- |
| Rutin | 30 mg | -- |
| Proprietary Enzyme Blend | 522 mg | -- |
| Protease Blend | 0 NP | -- |
| Amylase | 0 NP | -- |
| Papain | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: delayed release vegetable Capsule
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Formulation
Recovery Support has been formulated to promote soft tissue maintenance and recovery from over-use or after exercise.
Exclusive Thera-Blend formulation Thera-Blend is our exclusive process for formulating enzyme blends. These blends are formulated using multiple enzyme forms selected for their ability to break down numerous bonds in varying pH levels.
Absolutely no fillers added
Promotes soft tissue recovery
Vegetarian
Optimizing enzyme potential
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended usage: Take 1 capsule 2-3 times a day on an empty stomach. (1/2 hour before or 2 hours after a meal)
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Do not expose to excessive heat.
General Statements
Professional strength formula
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Recovery Support by Theramedix BioSET label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Recovery Support by Theramedix BioSET
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Rutin
Interacts with86 drugs
Rutin is a plant flavonoid (often taken from buckwheat or citrus) that people use mainly for blood vessel and circulation problems like varicose veins...
Rutin monograph & interactionsProprietary Enzyme Blend
- › Bromelain
- › Protease Blend
- › Amylase
- › Papain
Other (inactive) ingredients: Delayed release vegetable Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Recovery Support by Theramedix BioSET Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Recovery Support by Theramedix BioSET contains bromelain, rutin, and papain — ingredients that do interact with medications.
The most serious concern is papain's interaction with warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner used to prevent clots. In one case report, a patient stable on warfarin developed dangerously elevated levels after taking a papain-containing supplement, raising the risk of bleeding.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Bromelain may increase bleeding risk when combined with anticoagulants (blood thinners) or antiplatelet drugs like aspirin. It theoretically might also raise tetracycline antibiotic levels, though one study in healthy adults found no clinically meaningful difference.
Rutin may lower blood sugar levels when taken with antidiabetes drugs, raising the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Altogether, these interactions span 227 individual medications. We could not check the enzyme blend or amylase — no data is on file for them.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Recovery Support interact with 227 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 5 ingredients in Recovery Support interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bromelain Rutin Protease Blend
SorafenibNexavar
How Sorafenib interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BromelainAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bromelain + Sorafenib interactionSotagliflozinInpefa
How Sotagliflozin interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RutinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rutin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rutin + Sotagliflozin interactionStreptokinaseKabikinase, Streptase
How Streptokinase interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BromelainAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bromelain + Streptokinase interactionTenecteplaseTNKase
How Tenecteplase interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BromelainAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bromelain + Tenecteplase interactionTicagrelorBrilinta
How Ticagrelor interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BromelainAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bromelain + Ticagrelor interactionTiclopidineTiclid, Ticlopidine
How Ticlopidine interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BromelainAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bromelain + Ticlopidine interactionTinzaparinInnohep
How Tinzaparin interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BromelainAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bromelain + Tinzaparin interactionTirofibanAggrastat
How Tirofiban interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BromelainAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bromelain + Tirofiban interactionTirzepatideMounjaro, Zepbound
How Tirzepatide interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RutinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rutin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rutin + Tirzepatide interactionTivozanib HydrochlorideFotivda
How Tivozanib Hydrochloride interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BromelainAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bromelain + Tivozanib Hydrochloride interactionTobutamideMobenol
How Tobutamide interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RutinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rutin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rutin + Tobutamide interactionTolazamideTolinase
How Tolazamide interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RutinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rutin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rutin + Tolazamide interactionTolbutamideOrinase
How Tolbutamide interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RutinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rutin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rutin + Tolbutamide interactionTreprostinil
How Treprostinil interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BromelainAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bromelain + Treprostinil interactionTreprostinil (iv)Remodulin
How Treprostinil (iv) interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BromelainAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bromelain + Treprostinil (iv) interactionTreprostinil (inh)Tyvaso
How Treprostinil (inh) interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BromelainAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bromelain + Treprostinil (inh) interactionTreprostinil (oral)Orenitram, Remodulin
How Treprostinil (oral) interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BromelainAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bromelain + Treprostinil (oral) interactionTroglitazoneRezulin
How Troglitazone interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RutinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rutin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rutin + Troglitazone interactionUrokinaseAbbokinase
How Urokinase interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BromelainAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bromelain + Urokinase interactionVildagliptinGalvus
How Vildagliptin interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RutinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rutin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rutin + Vildagliptin interactionVorapaxarZontivity
How Vorapaxar interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BromelainAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bromelain + Vorapaxar interactionWarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Recovery Support — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PapainWarfarin (coumadin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, papain might increase the effects and side effects of warfarin.
Read the full Papain + Warfarin interactionBromelainAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bromelain + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Recovery Support — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PapainWarfarin (coumadin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, papain might increase the effects and side effects of warfarin.
Read the full Papain + Warfarin Sodium interactionBromelainAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bromelain + Warfarin Sodium interactionAnistreplase, ApsacEminase
How Anistreplase, Apsac interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BromelainAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bromelain + Anistreplase, Apsac interactionDabigatranPradax, Pradaxa
How Dabigatran interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BromelainAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bromelain + Dabigatran interactionPioglitazone, MetforminActoPlus Met
How Pioglitazone, Metformin interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RutinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rutin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rutin + Pioglitazone, Metformin interactionReteplaseRetevase
How Reteplase interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BromelainAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bromelain + Reteplase interactionRosiglitazone, GlimepirideAvandaryl
How Rosiglitazone, Glimepiride interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RutinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rutin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rutin + Rosiglitazone, Glimepiride interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BromelainTetracycline Antibiotics Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bromelain might increase levels of tetracycline antibiotics.
Read the full Bromelain + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with Recovery Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
BromelainTetracycline Antibiotics Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bromelain might increase levels of tetracycline antibiotics.
Read the full Bromelain + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Recovery Support with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Bromelain
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Bromelain may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
There is one case report of a patient experiencing minor bruising while taking bromelain with naproxen. Bromelain is thought to have antiplatelet activity. Whether this interaction is of concern with topical bromelain is unclear. Interference with coagulation of burn wounds has been reported in a patient receiving bromelain-based enzymatic debridement. However, observational research has found that topical bromelain debridement is not associated with increases or decreases in laboratory markers of coagulation when compared with surgical debridement.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Theoretically, bromelain might increase levels of tetracycline antibiotics.
Laboratory research suggests that bromelain might increase the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics. However, a study in healthy adults reported no difference in tetracycline plasma levels when a 500 mg dose was taken with or without bromelain 80 mg.
Rutin
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking rutin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that rutin has hypoglycemic effects.
Protease Blend
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, papain might increase the effects and side effects of warfarin.
In one case report, a patient previously stable on warfarin was found to have an international normalization ratio (INR) of 7.4, which was attributed to ingestion of a supplement containing papain from papaya extract.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Recovery Support, from the product label.
Theramedix BioSET
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- Theramedix BioSET
- Street Address
- 1728 Corporate Drive
- City
- Boynton Beach
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33426
- Phone Number
- 877-246-7381
- Web Address
- www.bioset.net
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The Full Monographs Behind Recovery Support’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Rutin
Interacts with 86 drugsRutin is a plant flavonoid (often taken from buckwheat or citrus) that people use mainly for blood vessel and circulation problems like varicose veins and hemorrhoids. The evidence is limite...
Read the full Rutin monograph → Herb & supplement monographBromelain
Interacts with 141 drugsBromelain is a group of protein-digesting enzymes from pineapple that people take mainly for inflammation, swelling, and sinus problems. Some early studies are promising, but the overall evi...
Read the full Bromelain monograph → Herb & supplement monographPapain
Interacts with 2 drugsPapain is a protein-digesting enzyme from the papaya plant that is used in digestive supplements and some topical products. While it has clear food and laboratory uses, strong human evidence...
Read the full Papain monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Recovery Support's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 32 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Bromelain 19 references
- Nettis E, Napoli G, Ferrannini A, Tursi A. IgE-mediated allergy to bromelain. Allergy 2001;56:257-8. PubMed
- Taussig SJ, Batkin S. Bromelain, the enzyme complex of pineapple (Ananas comosus) and its clinical application. An update. J Ethnopharmacol 1988;22:191-203.. PubMed
- Bradbrook ID, Morrison PJ, Rogers HJ. The effect of bromelain on the absorption of orally administered tetracycline. Br J Clin Pharmacol 1978;6:552-4. PubMed
- Bush TM, Rayburn KS, Holloway SW, et al. Adverse interactions between herbal and dietary substances and prescription medications: a clinical survey. Altern Ther Health Med 2007;13:30-5.
- Brien S, Lewith G, Walker AF, et al. Bromelain as an adjunctive treatment for moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized placebo-controlled pilot study. QJM 2006;99:841-50. PubMed
- Mori S, Ojima Y, Hirose T, et al. The clinical effect of proteolytic enzyme containing bromelain and trypsin on urinary tract infection evaluated by double blind method. Acta Obstet Gynaecol Jpn 1972;19:147-53.
- Glaser D, Hilberg T. The influence of bromelain on platelet count and platelet activity in vitro. Platelets 2006;17:37-41. PubMed
- Heinicke R M, van der Wal L, Yokoyama M. Effect of bromelain (Ananase) on human platelet aggregation. Experientia 1972;28:844-5. PubMed
- Gailhofer, G., Wilders-Truschnig, M., Smolle, J., and Ludvan, M. Asthma caused by bromelain: an occupational allergy. Clin Allergy 1988;18(5):445-450. PubMed
- Mattei, O., Fabri, G., and Farina, G. [Occupational health experience regarding four cases of asthma due to bromelain (author's transl)]. Medicina del Lavoro 1979;70(5):404-409.
- Galleguillos, F. and Rodriguez, J. C. Asthma caused by bromelin inhalation. Clin Allergy 1978;8(1):21-24. PubMed
- Perez-Camo I, Quirce S, Duran MA, and et al. Latex allergy: evidence of cross-reactivity with papain and bromelain [abstract]. Allergy 1996;51(suppl 31):48.
- Martin GJ, Ehrenreich J, and Asbell N. Bromelain: pineapple proteases with anti-edema activity. Exp Med Surg 1962;20:227-247.
- Kasemsuk T, Saengpetch N, Sibmooh N, Unchern S. Improved WOMAC score following 16-week treatment with bromelain for knee osteoarthritis. Clin Rheumatol. 2016 Oct;35(10):2531-40. PubMed
- Kutlu Ö, DemirbaS A, Elmas ÖF, Güvenç U, Metin A. Fixed drug eruption: a new side effect of bromelain. Contact Dermatitis 2020. Online ahead of print. PubMed
- Shoham Y, Shapira E, Haik J, et al. Bromelain-based enzymatic debridement of chronic wounds: Results of a multicentre randomized controlled trial. Wound Repair Regen 2021;29(6):899-907. PubMed
- Pfister P, Garcia Wendel PD, Kim BS, et al. Coagulation side effects of enzymatic debridement in burned patients. Burns 2022. PubMed
- Hasham S, Riyat H, Fletcher A, O'Boyle CP, Alexander S. To bleed or not to bleed? Case series and discussion of haemorrhage risk with enzymatic debridement in burn injuries. Scars Burn Heal 2023;9:20595131231168333. PubMed
- Leelakanok N, Petchsomrit A, Janurai T, Saechan C, Sunsandee N. Efficacy and safety of bromelain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr Health 2023. PubMed
Rutin 2 references
- Mehta DK (Ex Ed). British National Formulary, Number 37. British Medical Association and Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain: London, England, March 1999.
- Sun C, Wang L, Sun J, Wang Z, Tang Z. Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of rutin on hyperglycemic rats. J Tradit Chin Med. 2020;40(4):640-645.
Papain 11 references
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
- Shaw D, Leon C, Kolev S, Murray V. Traditional remedies and food supplements: a 5-year toxicological study (1991-1995). Drug Saf 1997;17:342-56.
- Shuttleworth D, Hill S, Marks R, Connelly DM. Relief of experimentally induced pruritus with a novel eutectic mixture of local anaesthetic agents. Br J Dermatol 1988;119:535-40.
- Mansfield LE, Ting S, Haverly RW, Yoo TJ. The incidence and clinical implications of hypersensitivity to papain in an allergic population, confirmed by blinded oral challenge. Ann Allergy 1985;55:541-3.
- Martin, T., Uhder, K., Kurek, R., Roeddiger, S., Schneider, L., Vogt, H. G., Heyd, R., and Zamboglou, N. Does prophylactic treatment with proteolytic enzymes reduce acute toxicity of adjuvant pelvic irradiation? Results of a double-blind randomized trial PubMed
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