Benefits of Pineapple for Health

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Pineapple is a nutrient-rich fruit, which contains carbohydrates and fiber. In addition, pineapple also contains various vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, and sodium. Every 100 grams of pineapple contains only 50 calories.

Benefits of Pineapple for Health:

The content of vitamin C in the pineapple makes your digestive tract produce more enzymes that help the process of digestion of food. Bromelain is one of the enzymes contained in pineapple that can help protein digestion process. In addition, bromelain is a neutralizing agent that can prevent the increase in acidity in your stomach.
People who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome and often exhaust gas are advised to consume pineapple because pineapple can help soothe your stomach and intestine walls.

In addition to helping the digestion of food, the amount of vitamin C in the pineapple can also help prevent flu because it can increase your body resistance.
Bromelain contained in the pineapple can also suppress the cough reflex and help thin the sputum. Pineapple can even prevent the occurrence of asthma attacks and bronchitis because it can thin the mucus in the respiratory tract and help cleanse your respiratory tract.
If you are experiencing sore throat, it is advisable to consume pineapple together with honey.

Pineapple contains magnesium so it can help strengthen your bones. This mineral can help the process of bone formation and connective tissue.
In addition, the vitamin C content in pineapple can also help prevent the occurrence of various bone disorders and serve as an anti inflammatory agent (inflammation).
Calcium, thiamine, and biotin are also present in the pineapple can also help make your bones stronger.

Bromelain is an enzyme in the pineapple that can help thin the blood, which can help prevent heart attacks.
Reduced Risk of Tumors of Macular Degeneration
Beta carotene in pineapple can help protect the retina inside your eyes. The researchers found that consumption of pineapple can reduce the risk of macular degeneration due to the aging process is quite significant.

Other Benefits

Other benefits of pineapple for your health are:
• Prevent the occurrence of arthritis, joint pain, acne, rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis (bromelain as an anti-inflammatory agent)
• Improve immunity (vitamin C)
• Helps control blood pressure and heart rate (potassium)
• Strengthens the gums
• Prevent the occurrence of lung cancer and oral cancer (vitamin A as an antioxidant)

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