Pineapple: Exciting Health benefits hidden in it. Discover!!!

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PINEAPPLE AND IT'S HEALTH BENEFITS

Ananas Comosus

The Pineapple(Ananas Comosus) is a Tropical plant with an edible fruit, also called a pineapple and the most economically significant plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is indigenous to South America and has been cultivated for many centuries. It was introduced into Europe in the 17th Fruit.

      NUTRITIONAL CONTENTS OF PINEAPPLE (EVERY 100g)
Pineapple fruit prepared for consumption

Energy                                       209KJ (50Kcal)
Carbohydrates                        13.12g
Dietary Fiber                           1.4g
Fat                                               0.12g
Protein                                       0.54g
Vitamins 
- Thiamine(B1)                0.079mg
- Riboflavin(B2)               0.032mg
- Niacin(B3)                      0.5mg
- Pantothetic Acid(B5)    0.213mg
- B6                                     0.112mg
- Folate(B9)                       18ug
- Choline                            5.5mg
- Vit. C                                 47.8mg
Minerals
- Calcium                            13mg
- Iron                                   0.29mg
- Magnesium                      12mg
- Manganese                       0.927mg
- Phosphorus                      8mg
- Potassium                         109mg
- Sodium                              1mg
- Zinc                                    0.12mg

Water                                  86g

Pineapple, contains some chemicals like polyphenols( gallic acid, chlorogenic acid, epicatechin and arbutin).

       8 HEALTH BENEFITS OF PINEAPPLE

1. Loaded with Nutrients
One cup of pineapple juice weighing 165 grams contains:
  • Calories   82.5
  • Fat            1.7g
  • Carbs.       21.6g
  • Fiber         2.3g
  • Vit. C         131% of RDI
  • Vit B6        9% of RDI
  • Vit B1        9% of RDI
  • Vit B9        7% of RDI
  • Vit B2        3% of RDI
  • Vit B5        4% of RDI
  • Niacin       4% of RDi
  • Potassium 5% of RDI
  • Manganese 76% of RDI
  • Iron              3% of RDI
Also it contains little amounts of Vit A, K, Phosphorus, Zinc and Calcium.
Vit C is essential for growth and boosts the immune system same as Manganese.

2. Contains Diseases-Fighting Antioxidants: Pineapples are rich in nutrients but they are also loaded with antioxidants that strengthens the body against diseases. Oxidative stress is a state in which there are too many free radicals in the body. The radicals interact with the body's cells and cause damages that is linked chronic inflammation, a weakened immune system and many harmful diseases.
Pineapples are rich in flavonoids and phenolic acids(stated above). The antioxidants are bound, thus, they produce longer lasting effect.

3. Its Enzymes Can Ease Digestion

Pineapples contain a group of digestive enzymes known as bromelain.Trusted Source
They function as proteases, which break down protein molecules into their building blocks, such as amino acids and small peptides
Once protein molecules are broken down, they are more easily absorbed across the small intestine. This can be especially helpful for people with pancreatic insufficiency, a condition in which the pancreas cannot make enough digestive enzymes.Trusted Sour
For example, one study showed that participants with pancreatic insufficiency experienced better digestion after taking a digestive enzyme supplement containing bromelain, compared to taking the same digestive enzyme supplement without bromelain.
Thus, Pineapples contain bromelain, a group of digestive enzymes that breaks down proteins. This may aid digestion, especially in those with pancreatic insufficiency.

Cancer is a chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.
Its progression is commonly linked to oxidative stress and chronic inflammation.
Several studies have shown that pineapple and its compounds may reduce the risk of cancers. This is because they may minimize oxidative stress and reduce inflammation.
One of these compounds is the group of digestive enzymes called bromelain. Test-tube studies have shown that bromelain may also help fight cancer.Trusted Source
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Pineapples have been a part of traditional medicine for centuries.Trusted Source
They contain a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and enzymes like bromelain that may collectively boost immunity and suppress inflammation.
One nine-week study fed 98 healthy children either no pineapple, some pineapple (140g) or lots of pineapple (280g) daily to see if it boosted their immunity.
Children who ate pineapples had a significantly lower risk of both viral and bacterial infections. Also, children who ate the most pineapple had close to four times more disease-fighting white blood cells (granulocytes) than the other two groups.
Another study found that children with a sinus infection recovered significantly faster while taking a bromelain supplement, compared to a standard treatment or combination of the two.
What’s more, studies have shown that bromelain can reduce markers of inflammation.Trusted Sou

It’s believed that these anti-inflammatory properties aid the immune system.

Arthritis affects over 54 million adults in the US alone.Trusted Source
There are many types of arthritis, but most of them involve inflammation in the joints.
Since pineapples contain bromelain, which has anti-inflammatory properties, it’s commonly thought that they may provide pain relief for those with inflammatory arthritis.
In fact, research from as early as the 1960s shows that bromelain was used to relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, a type of arthritis that involves inflammation of the joints.Trusted Source
Several recent studies have looked into the effectiveness of bromelain for treating arthritis.
One study in patients with osteoarthritis found that taking a digestive enzyme supplement containing bromelain helped relieve pain as effectively as common arthritis medicines like diclofenac.
Furthermore, one review analyzed bromelain’s ability to treat osteoarthritis. It concluded that bromelain has the potential to relieve arthritis symptoms, especially in the short term.

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