Have you ever eaten pineapple? This yellow tropical fruit has many fans, thanks to its sweet and sour taste. Due to its high nutritional content, many use pineapple as a traditional medicine to treat various types of diseases. Several studies have proven that pineapple juice is good for the digestive system and the heart. Reporting from Healthline, here are some of the benefits you can get from pineapple juice.

• Rich in nutrients and antioxidants
  Pineapple contains nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, sugar, fiber, minerals, and vitamins that are good for your body. The content of manganese, copper, and vitamins B6 and C in pineapple can help maintain bone and immune system, accelerate the process of wound healing, and produce additional energy. In addition, pineapple juice is also rich in antioxidants that can protect the body from free radicals.
• Help treat inflammation
  Inflammation in the body can increase the risks of many chronic diseases. Pineapple juice is known to contain bromelain, which can act as anti-inflammatory drugs. Many studies have proven that the compound is effective in relieving inflammation.
• Improve the immune system and digestive system
  Thanks to its enzyme content, pineapple juice can help maintain the body's immune system and digestive system. In addition, studies also showed that bromelain in pineapple can help accelerate the recovery from pneumonia, sinusitis, and bronchitis.
• Maintain heart health
  Thanks to its bromelain content, pineapple juice can also help maintain your heart's health. Study results show that bromelain can help reduce high blood pressure, prevent blood clots, and reduce the risk of mild strokes.
• Help fight cancer
  Antioxidants in pineapple can help protect the body from free radicals, which can increase the risk of cancer. In addition, bromelain compounds in pineapple can also have the potential to fight cancer. The study results prove that bromelain can prevent tumor, reduce its size, and kill cancer cells.

Text by Anggie Triana
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Source(s):

• Healthline - 7 Emerging Benefits of Pineapple Juice (2020). https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/pineapple-juice-benefits, 6 May 2020.