Pineapple: Health Benefits, Risks and nutrients

Pineapple is a tropical fruit that is rich in vitamins, enzymes and antioxidants. Its consumption can help to stimulate the immune system to create strong bones and indigestion. Also, despite the sweetness of the pineapple has low calories, and a cup of pineapple contains only 82 calories.
The rejuvenating benefits of pineapple are many and important. Also, pineapple contains high amounts of vitamin C and manganese. These tropical treatments are also a good way to get significant dietary fiber and bromelain (an enzyme).
In addition to the high amounts of manganese, which are essential for the antioxidant defenses, pineapple also contains high amounts of thiamine, a B vitamin involved in energy production. Pineapple is also a fruit fat, cholesterol-free and low in sodium.

Health Benefits
Support immune
Pineapple containing all recommended Daily Values of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is a primary water-soluble antioxidant that combats cell damage. This makes vitamin C a useful fighter against problems such as heart disease and joint pain.

bone strength
The pineapple fruit contains approximately 75% of the recommended daily value of manganese metal, which is essential for the development of strong bones and connective tissue. According to a study indicated that manganese along with other minerals, can help prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause.

Health Eye
The pineapple consumption can help reduce the risk of degeneration macular degeneration, a disease that affects the eyes, as people get older, due to the high amount of vitamin C and antioxidants it contains.

Digestion
Like many other fruits and vegetables, pineapple contains dietary fiber, which is essential to regularly keep your bowels healthy. But unlike many other fruits and vegetables, pineapple contains significant amounts of bromelain, an enzyme that breaks down proteins, possibly helping digestion.

Antiinflammatory benefits
Because of a complex mixture of substances which can be extracted from pineapple core, known as bromelain, pineapple may also help in reducing severe inflammation and can reduce tumor growth. According So, the results of some studies, bromelain may be useful in the treatment of osteoarthritis.

Reduction of blood clot
Due to high levels of bromelain, pineapple can help to reduce excessive blood clotting. This makes the pineapple then, a very good and healthy snack.

Sinus inflammation
Besides taking many vitamin C, bromelain pineapple can help to reduce mucus in the throat and nose. So people with allergies may want to consider the integration of pineapple in their diet more regularly to reduce sinus mucus term.

Cons of pineapple consumption
So, apart from the multiple benefits offered to our body the consumption of pineapple, there are some possible negative levels of vitamin C in this fruit. Due to the large amount of vitamin C contained in the pineapple, consumption of large quantities can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, heart burn.
Furthermore, extremely high amounts of bromelain, may cause skin rash, vomiting, diarrhea and excessive menstrual bleeding. The bromelain may also interact in combination with certain medicines. Those who take antibiotics, anticoagulants, blood thinners, anticonvulsants, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, insomnia medications and tricyclic antidepressants should be careful not to eat too often and large quantities of pineapple.
The unripe pineapple consumption, or unripe pineapple juice is hazardous. In this situation, it is toxic to humans and can lead to severe diarrhea and vomiting. The high intakes pineapples can also cause fiber formation in the digestive system.
Add, then, in your diet is rich in nutrients fruits, without excesses in the consumption and so improve your health levels.
Kallia Th. Giannitsopoulou
Clinic diaitologo- nutritionist, MSc, MBA, SRD

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