10 benefits of pineapple
Pineapple has multiple health benefits thanks to its vitamin, fibre and bromelain content, an enzyme with amazing virtues.
Energy-wise, pineapple contains 52 calories per 100g. It contains bromelain, an enzyme that breaks up large proteins, facilitates their evacuation, allowing cellulite tissue to be broken and thus promote the elimination of fat, even if it does not strictly speaking make you lose weight.
It relieves the pain of osteoarthritis
A study has shown that bromelain, an enzyme in pineapple, can relieve the pain of osteoarthritis without unwanted side effects, unlike other osteoarthritis drugs. This is why there are now food supplements indicated for osteoarthritis pain, the active ingredient of which is bromelain.
It accelerates the healing of ENT diseases
Bromelain can also be used in the case of ENT diseases, in particular bronchitis and colds. It calms and reduces inflammation. Its mucolytic action thins the mucus, reducing the viscosity of the mucus and promoting its elimination. An interesting alternative to conventional drugs.
It preserves ageing
Pineapple is a source of vitamin C, as long as it is eaten fresh. Vitamin C has antioxidant properties: it helps reduce oxidation and inflammation in the body and has a protective effect against the onset of certain degenerative diseases associated with ageing.
It prevents cardiovascular disease
The bromelain contained in pineapple is known for its anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, antiplatelet and fibrinolytic properties (helping to dissolve blood clots). It would therefore be particularly useful in the prevention and treatment of thrombophlebitis as well as cardiovascular diseases.
It fights against constipation
Pineapple contains insoluble fibre, specifically cellulose. Insoluble fibre does not dissolve in water and has a very high swelling power. They speed up transit and prevent constipation by promoting regular bowel function and good digestive system health.
It fights inflammatory diarrhoea
Bromelain helps fight diarrhoea caused by certain bacteria such as Escherichia coli. It will limit the inflammatory phenomenon by attaching itself to the mucous membrane, preventing the bacteria from settling there and damaging the intestinal wall.
He is vermifuge
Pineapple bromelain works effectively against intestinal parasites, especially pinworms, which infect children. The molecule traditionally used to get rid of it is pyrantel which is a chemical anthelmintic. However, bromelain has been shown to be almost as effective as pyrantel against pinworms.
It is a source of copper
Pineapple (fresh, canned or in juice) is a source of copper. As a component of many enzymes, copper is necessary for the formation of haemoglobin and collagen (a protein used for the structure and repair of tissues) in the body. Several copper-containing enzymes also help in the body's defence against free radicals.
It could fight cancer cells
According to various studies, the bromelain in pineapple causes a reduction or even the cell death of certain cancer cells. In addition, the polyphenols and flavonoids it contains have antioxidant properties that help prevent the onset of several diseases, including cancer and various chronic diseases by neutralizing free radicals in the body.
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