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Bromelain and Quercetin, a synergy.
Bromelain is traditionally co-formulated with quercetin to add anti-inflammatory activity, with the two compounds dampening inflammation through complementary routes.
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- Pair type
- Synergy
- Evidence (highest tier)
- Emerging
- Source citations
- 2 sources
- Stack Score effect
- +2 to your Stack Score (per scored synergy row).
- Scope
- Supplement × Supplement
- Last verified
- May 30, 2026
Synergy · Emerging evidence
Synergy
What is happening. Bromelain is traditionally co-formulated with quercetin to add anti-inflammatory activity, with the two compounds dampening inflammation through complementary routes.
Mechanism. Quercetin stabilizes mast cells and inhibits pro-inflammatory mediators including NF-kB, while bromelain modulates prostaglandins and cytokines, so the anti-inflammatory effects are complementary; the often-cited claim that bromelain boosts quercetin absorption is not well established in humans.
Recommendation. Take together, ideally with food for tolerability. The pairing is standard for inflammatory and allergy support and needs no special timing.
Sources (2)
- Shaik YB, Castellani ML, Perrella A, et al. Role of quercetin (a natural herbal compound) in allergy and inflammation. Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents. 2006
- Pavan R, Jain S, Shraddha, Kumar A. Properties and therapeutic application of bromelain: a review. Biotechnol Res Int. 2012. PMID 23304525
Stack Score
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Effect on the composite score
If both Bromelain and Quercetin are in the same stack, this pair applies +2 to your Stack Score (per scored synergy row).
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