Scitec Nutrition: Bromelain

The cutting season comes to an end and now you're looking forward to consuming more food than usual to help you in your muscle building stage (the bulking phase). Now this may sound like heaven especially since you've been in a caloric deficit for the past few weeks/months but it does come with a price. The increased food intake will leave you feeling bloated up until your next meal which is caused due to an increase of protein intake required for muscular growth and repair from your workouts. It may sound like your worst nightmare but do not panic, help is on the way!

Bromelain, the pineappley goodness!

Bromelain is a compound found in pineapples, which may not sound like a miracle drug but it does contain large amounts of protein-digesting enzymes that help to improve digestion of protein which in turn alleviates the dreaded bloat. It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and helps to strengthen the immune system. Its an ingredient commonly found in protein powders to reduce the risks of bloating when ingested.

So if you are suffering from bloatedness from consuming large amounts of protein, then bromelain is the product for you!