pineapple implantation

jenn s · #1 (**permalink**) 06-13-2004, 07:47 AM

anyone heard of this or tried this w or w/o success?? supposedly it's the Bromelian (core of pineapple) that's esp helpful.. I'm trying to decide whetherr to try it or not.. I'm 2dpt

Raquelita · #2 (**permalink**) 06-13-2004, 09:03 PM

I have heard that some women drink pineapple juice to increase chances of implantation, but honestly, I am not sure of it's effectiveness. Bromelian is actually an enzyme in the pineapple, not the core. It is a good digestive enzyme and is anti-inflamitory. So, if it is the bromelian that helps, I think that raw pineapple would be the best bet. I am truely interested in hearing if it is truely helpful or just one of those things that float around the net...

deeceetoo · #3 (**permalink**) 06-14-2004, 12:54 PM

Apparently it's good for lots of stuff, including clotting, which of course could interfere with implantation. I haven't done any research because this is the first I am hearing of bromelain. But I have seen pineapple referenced in many of the TCM books that I am devouring at the moment. Since I am low carbing it, I paid it no mind.

Here is a link from Ivillage which has some info. Please note the interactions. There are more than a few of them.

http://search.ivillage.com/search/iv...elain&&start=0

bearskat · #4 (**permalink**) 06-18-2004, 05:33 PM

I used it while TTC but not sure if it helped!