Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory agent, which can help with bruising, and sprains by reducing swelling. This,in turn, reduces pain. Anti-inflamatories can also help to relieve rheumatoid arthritis, so pineapple may have a beneficial affect on this condition.
The Bromelain in fresh pineapples can also relieve indigestion because the enzyme breaks down proteins and speeds up the digestive process.
The vitamin C content helps to protect the body and boost the immune system. Vitamin C repairs the body and speeds healing and it also metabolizes fats and cholesterol.
Tests have shown that the large amounts of vitamin C in pineapple can help prevent gum and mouth diseases.
Fresh pineapples and fresh juice are the best way to benefit from this fruit because the tinned variety has a lot less Bromelain. Processing destroys this vital enzyme.
