I recently heard about patients eating a lot of pineapple to help improve implantation. This only makes sense to me because I know that Bromelain decreases blood clots, but there are many other natural products that do the same. Does anyone know where I can find some research about this? Has anyone had experience with this themselves, in the clinic, with patients?
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Marc
One of my student's is an MD from Iraq. He says that when was working at a small outpost in the desert they used crushed pineapple mixed with tumeric root as a paste on the cervix to induce abortions. Eating it is different than applying it on a paste, but it might be a warning flag to be cautious about eating it in large quantities daily.
Kaleb
I like to use the supplement Wobenzym, taken between meals on an empty stomach. This product contains bromelain (which is necessary for implantation), but contains other enzymes to help reduce blood stasis and internal heat. Especially useful for those with endometriosis. (I believe this information initially came to me from Brandon Horn.)
For patients with digestive and food stagnation issues, it can also be taken 15 minutes prior to a meal to help enzymatic breakdown of food. Wobenzym does contain animal derived enzymes. Its vegetarian equivalent is Similase, I believe.
Thanks Radine. You use the phrase "Necessary for Implantation" and I wonder where you derived this information? It seems helpful clinically but I have looked for research and resources that explain why and I can't seem to find it anywhere. Can you explain further?
Marc
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