Pavan et al. (2012)
Biotechnology Research International
Participants
Systematic review
Dosage
80–400 mg daily
Result: Confirmed anti-inflammatory and anti-edematous (against bloating) action. Support for digestion.
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For bloating and inflammation
Bromelain
Bromelain · Proteolytic enzymes from pineapple stem
A pineapple enzyme that reduces bloating before your cycle and with water retention.
100 mgin 1 Corti-Glow sachet
Certificate (COA)
Helps with
Bloating before the cycleWater retentionInflammatory processesPainful cycles (prostaglandins)Digestive issues
In plain language
Here's what it does, without complex words.
A proteolytic enzyme, it breaks down proteins.
But it also has an anti-inflammatory action, it reduces prostaglandins.
Prostaglandins are the molecules that cause menstrual pain, bloating and inflammation.
Natural source:
Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes extracted from the stem of the pineapple (Ananas comosus). A single pineapple contains about 400–500 mg of bromelain. Industrially, it is extracted from unprocessed stems. 2400 GDU/g means 2400 units of gelatin-dissolving activity per gram, a measure of enzyme strength.
Why bromelain is in Corti-Glow
Every ingredient in Corti-Glow has a specific reason.
Bloating before the cycle is the result of high prostaglandins + water retention.
Bromelain reduces prostaglandins → less pain, less bloating.
It also supports the digestion of proteins, useful with evening intake.
How it works on the body
Mechanism, step by step.
1Breaks down prostaglandins
Bromelain's enzymes break apart the molecules that trigger inflammation and pain.
2Reduces inflammation
Classified as an anti-inflammatory agent, a mechanism similar to ibuprofen's, but gentler.
3Supports digestion
Breaks down proteins in the stomach, useful with heavy evening meals.
4Improves absorption
Helps the other ingredients in the sachet absorb better.
What to expect
Realistic timeframes, not promises.
First days · Bromelain
Lighter evening digestion. Less heaviness after meals.
First days
Lighter evening digestion. Less heaviness after meals.
Before the next cycle
Less bloating in the days before your period. Milder menstrual pain.
How it works with the other ingredients
7 ingredients in Corti-Glow. Here's the mechanism why they work together.
Not just 7 supplements in one box. Every combination has a specific mechanism, here's why the formula is what it is.
Combination
Bromelain + Myo-Inositol
+ Myo-Inositol · 2000 mg
For cycle and sugar cravings
Mechanism
In the days before the cycle, insulin resistance worsens (which drives sugar cravings) at the same time as prostaglandins rise (which drive cramps and bloating). Myo-Inositol stabilizes insulin, bromelain reduces prostaglandins. They tackle two parallel processes.
End benefit
Fewer cramps + fewer sugar cravings in the PMS days.
3 combinations · click to explore
This is why they aren't sold separately, one sachet, the full chain.
The research
Don't take our word for it, see what the science says.
PubMed
Akhtar et al. (2004)
Clinical Rheumatology
Participants
77 adults with osteoarthritis
Dosage
100–200 mg bromelain daily, 6 weeks
Result: Significant reduction in pain and swelling.
Why this exact dose in Corti-Glow
100 mg, specific, not random.
- →100 mg with 2400 GDU/g activity ≈ 240 GDU of total enzyme activity.
- →A clinically effective dose for an anti-inflammatory effect and for reducing bloating.
- →Lower GDU values (in mass-market products) mean a weaker effect.
Dose comparison
in mgSee how our dose compares with what was used in clinical trials.
Corti-Glow, our dose
our dose, 100 mg
100 mg
Pavan 2012
80–400 mg daily
80 mg
Akhtar 2004
100–200 mg bromelain daily, 6 weeks
100 mg
Corti-GlowClinical study
Frequently asked questions
About bromelain.
I'm allergic to pineapple, is that a problem?+
Yes. If you are allergic to pineapple, kiwi, papaya or latex, avoid bromelain. The risk of cross-reactivity is real.
Does it affect blood clotting?+
At high doses (>500 mg), bromelain has a mild antithrombotic action. The 100 mg in our sachet is a safe dose. If you take aspirin, warfarin or anticoagulants, consult your doctor.
Why are the GDU units important?+
GDU measures enzyme activity. Cheap bromelain often has 500–1000 GDU/g, a weaker effect. Ours is 2400 GDU/g, which is a therapeutic level.
Works well with
The other ingredients in Corti-Glow.
For the nervous system and mood
Vitamin B6 (P-5-P)
1.4 mgThe active form of B6, the one your body can use directly.
See detailsFor cycle and sugar cravings
Myo-Inositol
2000 mgThe most-studied ingredient for women with PMS (premenstrual syndrome), PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and insulin issues.
See detailsBromelain is one of the 7 ingredients.
Every evening, one sachet with the full formula, at clinical dose.
Save my spotThis information is general and does not replace medical consultation. If you have a diagnosed condition, are pregnant, or are planning pregnancy, consult your doctor before supplements.