There are several benefits of pineapple for health, as it has a large amount of nutrients and minerals essential for the general health of the body. The benefits of pineapple range from aiding digestion to lowering blood pressure, helping to strengthen the immune system, it is also great for skin and hair health.
Pineapple is rich in beta-carotene, vitamin A – B – C, as well as minerals such as calcium, copper, manganese, zinc, potassium, magnesium, iron and fiber.
Health benefits of pineapple
- Improves the conditions of the digestive tract (stimulates digestion).
- Great for dieters as it contains few calories
- (helps lose weight).
- Helps the body recover after exercise
- exercises (relieves muscle pain).
- Contributes to muscle mass gain.
- Accelerates tissue healing.
- Prevents and treats respiratory problems such as
- colds, flu, bronchitis, asthma and pneumonia.
- Eliminates bacteria and viruses.
- Helps with expectoration.
- Prevents and treats anemia.
- Decreases blood pressure.
- Stimulates the skin’s collagen production.
- Improves nails, skin and hair.
- Increases immune resistance.
- Detoxifies the body.
- Helps with the problem of fluid retention.
- Helps control cholesterol and triglycerides.
- Strengthens the bones.
- Hydrates the body.
- Prevents kidney stones.
Harmful effects of eating too much pineapple
- Because it is an acidic fruit, pineapple should be avoided by people who have mouth sores, such as canker sores and stomatitis. Ingestion is not recommended while the pineapple is still unripe, as it is toxic to the human body.
- People who use antidepressants, anticoagulants, antibiotics and anticonvulsants should avoid eating this fruit in large quantities.