I take bromelain with curcumin on an empty stomach. The University Of Maryland Medical Center states on their site that Bromelain increases the absorption and anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin. Bromelain has so many benefits. In Dr. Josh Axe article he states “When I looked at the scientific literature, I found that bromelain has been used to treat a wide range of health problems including”: 1. ACL tears 2. Allergies 3. Arthritis and joint pain 4. Asthma 5. Autoimmune diseases 6. Cancer 7. Inflammatory Bowel Disease 8. Sinus infections 9. Sprained ankles 10. Tendonitis 11. Inflammatory Bowel Disease 12. Ulcerative Colitis 13. Dyspepsia 14. Colon Cancer 15. Constipation 16. Crohn's Diseas