When you think of pineapple, you probably picture a juicy slice of tropical fruit—delicious on its own, in smoothies, or paired with summer dishes. But did you know that this vibrant fruit holds more than just flavor? Pineapple contains a powerful enzyme called bromelain, which has been studied for its health benefits ranging from digestive support to helping the body manage inflammation and histamine response. At its core, bromelain is a group of proteolytic (protein-digesting) enzymes found most abundantly in the stem and core of the pineapple plant. Traditionally, pineapples were used in folk medicine for everything from wound care …