The nutrients in pineapple help strengthen the immune system, strengthen bones, improve eyesight… However, pineapple can also cause allergies, especially not good for pregnant women.
Not only delicious, sweet, pineapple also contains a lot of nutrients good for health. Pineapple is rich in vitamin C, low in calories, free of fat and bad cholesterol. In addition, this fruit is also a rich source of calcium, potassium, vitamin A, folate…
Improve immune system
According to Live Science, pineapple provides 50% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C for the body. Vitamin C is a urine-soluble antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage, cardiovascular problems, and joint pain.
Improve bone health
The manganese content in pineapple can help promote bone and body growth. A 1994 study by the Linus Pauling Institute of Oregon State University in Corvallis (USA) found that manganese is useful in preventing osteoporosis in women after menopause.
Enhance eyesight
Pineapple can help reduce the risk of macular degeneration, a disease that affects the eyes in the elderly due to its high vitamin C and antioxidant content.
AIDS digestion
According to the Mayo Clinic, pineapple is rich in fiber, which helps protect a stable intestinal tract. In addition, the amount of bromelain in pineapple, an effective protein-degrading enzyme, also helps the digestive system stay healthy, preventing digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea…
Anti-inflammatory, reduce blood clots
Not only supporting digestion, bromelain in pineapple also helps fight inflammation, reduce the growth rate of tumors. In addition, this compound also prevents blood clotting, effectively supporting people at risk of blood clots.
Allergic reaction
According to Livestrong, pineapple has meat tenderizing properties, so it can cause swelling of the lips, cheeks and tongue, but it should go away on its own after a few hours. However, if the swelling is accompanied by a rash, hives, or difficulty breathing, you may have a pineapple allergy. In this case, you need to stop eating and get medical attention immediately.
Increase blood sugar
Pineapple is a fruit with a very high amount of sugar and carbohydrates, so eating too much pineapple can cause a sudden increase in blood sugar levels of the body.
Harm to teeth
The high acidity of pineapples can cause a learning process in the mouth when eaten, they soften teeth, causing tooth decay, especially for people with oral problems. Signs after eating pineapple are usually toothache and sensitivity when eating hot or cold food.
Reactions to certain medications
Bromelain present in pineapple is an enzyme that has the potential to interact with certain medications. Doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Center recommend that you should not eat pineapple while taking antibiotics, anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, blood thinners, depression or insomnia.
People with a history of atopic allergies
After eating pineapple, bromelain can stimulate the body to produce histamine, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, hives, itching, discomfort, even difficulty breathing. Therefore, patients with a history of allergies such as urticaria, allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, atopic dermatitis … should limit eating pineapple to not make the disease worse.
Not good for pregnant women
Eating too much pineapple can increase a large dose of the enzyme bromelain in the body of pregnant women, stimulate uterine contractions, leading to miscarriage.
