I am curious if it is safe to take Bromelain (500mg) a few days before abdominoplasty and then after. Some people have posted it is a blood thinner and some say it isn't. Obviously, I don't want to cause trouble during surgery on Friday. Thank you in advance for your advice!
February 10, 2011
Answer: Supplements and tummy tuck
Bromelain is thought to help with swelling, but I really do not think there is any reports in the literature to sugget it works. I would avoid supplements prior to surgery.
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February 10, 2011
Answer: Supplements and tummy tuck
Bromelain is thought to help with swelling, but I really do not think there is any reports in the literature to sugget it works. I would avoid supplements prior to surgery.
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February 9, 2011
Answer: Bromelain before abdominoplasty
Bromelain is commonly used as an ingredient in meat tenderizers. However, bromelain has no scientifically accepted therapeutic use as a pill and may affect heart rate in people with heart problems.
Make sure both your surgeon and anesthesiologist are aware of your plans to use this product. But since there is no proof that it offers anything of value for your surgery, consider not using it.
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February 9, 2011
Answer: Bromelain before abdominoplasty
Bromelain is commonly used as an ingredient in meat tenderizers. However, bromelain has no scientifically accepted therapeutic use as a pill and may affect heart rate in people with heart problems.
Make sure both your surgeon and anesthesiologist are aware of your plans to use this product. But since there is no proof that it offers anything of value for your surgery, consider not using it.
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