Pineapple: The health

benefits of this fruit are

wonderful
July 7, 2021 9:00 AM
  

Pineapple has the ability to reduce the inflammation of joints and

muscles, particularly those associated with this arthritis.

Pineapple

Studies have shown that the sweetness of pineapple

is accompanied by some wonderful health benefits.
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The tropical fruit which is rich in vitamins, enzymes, and antioxidants does not
only rank among the sweetest fruits in the world, it helps boost the immune
system, build strong bones and aid in digestion.

In addition, it is low in calories despite the sweetness.

Studies have also shown that pineapple strengthening bones, support immune
system, fights against infection, and much more. Read on to find out some of the
wonderful health benefits of pineapple.
Here are the health benefits of pineapple

1. It treats Arthritis
Arthritis is a debilitating disease that seems to be affecting a lot of people
around the world. It is a disease that causes painful inflammation and stiffness
of the joints.

Be that as it may, pineapple has the ability to reduce the inflammation of joints
and muscles, particularly those associated with this disease.

Pineapple contains a relatively rare proteolytic enzyme called bromelain, which

is primarily associated with breaking down complex proteins and has serious
anti-inflammatory effects.

Bromelain, on the other hand, is positively correlated with reducing the signs
and symptoms of arthritis and this has been observed in many people suffering
from this illness.

2. It strengthens bones
The level of mineral magnesium in pineapple is extremely high. And this
magnesium is needed by the body in other to build healthy bones and support
connective tissues.

Owing to this, it becomes easy to see that pineapple does not only strengthen
the bones, it also makes it healthy and helps in the connection of tissues as well.

Thus pineapple is very important for growing children and teenagers. It is also
good for elderly ones whose bones are likely to be weakening as they get older.

3. It helps in reducing the risk of hypertension

Doctors have advised people suffering from hypertension to either eat
pineapple or drink pineapple juice regularly because pineapple juice reduces
hypertension due to the adequate presence of potassium and a lesser amount
of sodium.

Researchers have also said that this proportion of potassium and sodium is the
best way to combat high blood pressure. A cup of pineapple juice contains about
1 milligram of sodium and 195 milligrams of potassium.
4. It is good for heart health
How is pineapple good for the heart? Well, pineapple juice improves blood
circulation and ensures smooth blood flow in the circulatory system.

The juice also contains bromelain which makes blood thinner and as result
reduces the chances of heart attack, stroke and other heart diseases.

Antioxidants in vitamin C also lower the risks of heart diseases by combating

free radicals. Vitamin C also prevents atherosclerosis. It acts like as anti-
coagulant.

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5. It combat cancer
Such are the wonders of pineapple’s health benefits that combating cancer is
one of them. How?

Pineapples have been shown to be very rich in antioxidants and vitamin C and
these can help bolster the body and protect it from cancer.

Apart from the fact that flavonoids, bromelain, and other antioxidants are
important components in cancer prevention, it is the high level of mineral
manganese content in pineapple that makes it great for cancer prevention.

Free radicals are responsible for causing a number of different cancers; and
manganese, which is a mineral contained in pineapple, is a critical co-factor in
the production of superoxide dismutase – which helps to deal with free radicals
in the body.