What is pineapple juice?

Very few people know that pineapple is the second most favourite tropical fruit in the world. Fresh pineapple juice has an adequate quantity of vitamins, enzymes and minerals which are good for overall development of health. It has many health benefits and can fight against stomach infections,constipation, indigestion, arthritis and sinusitis. As far as its benefits are concerned, the fully ripened fruit is the most beneficial one.

Pineapple juice provides a concentrated dose of various nutrients. One cup (240 mL) contains around 

• Calories: 132
• Protein: less than 1 gram
• Fat: less than 1 gram
• Carbs: 33 grams
• Sugars: 25 grams
• Fiber: less than 1 gram
• Manganese: 55% of the Daily Value (DV)
• Copper: 19% of the DV
• Vitamin B6: 15% of the DV
• Vitamin C: 14% of the DV
• Thiamine: 12% of the DV
• Folate: 11% of the DV
• Potassium: 7% of the DV
• Magnesium: 7% of the DV

Health Benefits of Pineapple Juice:

-Anti-inflammatory properties in bromelain enzyme present in Pineapple:

Pineapple contains bromelain – an enzyme that digests proteins and has anti-inflammatory properties. 

Bromelain is useful in preventing the blood from clotting and in reducing swelling and bruising and other sports injuries. It is also termed as a scavenger enzyme that aids in cleaning up the damaged and dead cells.

-Pineapple juice has fertility perks:

The manganese (Mn) enzyme present in the Pineapple juice has been found to boost sperm mobility and quality in men and fertility in women. The enzyme present in the fruit called bromelain helps with implantation. The juice also contains copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), Niacin, Pantothenic acid, beta-carotene, and folate that improves fertility. So, females wanting to conceive should drink Pineapple juice.

-Pineapple juice Strengthens Bones:

Pineapple is good in maintaining strong and healthy bones due to the presence of manganese. A cup of pineapple juice contains about 73 percent of manganese for daily requirement of the body. Pineapple helps to grow bones at the younger stage while strengthening at the older stage.  The juice contains vitamin C and solves the problems related with gums. Instead of strengthening of bones, manganese is also useful in healing wounds, blood sugar regulation, increases immunity and keeps the skin healthy 

Pineapple juice Keeps Teeth and Gum Healthy:

Pineapple juice contains a high amount of vitamin C which is beneficial for strong teeth.  Eating pineapple strengthens gums thus keeping our teeth healthy and strong. It prevents plaque formation by restricting the activities of bacteria, reduces the risk of periodontal diseases and gingivitis.

Get Your B Vitamins:

One cup of pineapple juice contains 11 percent of your recommended daily allowance in folate and 19 percent of vitamin B6. Both of these vitamins help reduce levels of homocysteine in your blood. High levels of homocysteine increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Folate is essential for the synthesis of protein, red blood cells and normal growth and development. You need vitamin B6 to make neurotransmitters that help regulate mood and to metabolize proteins.

Pineapple Juice Reduces the Risk of Hypertension:

Pineapple juice reduces hypertension due to adequate presence of potassium and lesser amount of sodium.  This proportion of potassium and sodium is the best way to combat high blood pressure.  A cup of pineapple juice contains about 1 milligram of sodium and 195 milligram of potassium.  So, it is suggested that persons suffering from hypertension may take pineapple juice regularly. Pineapple is considered as the fruit which has among the lowest amount of sodium in fruits.

Pineapple juice Good for Heart Health

Pineapple juice improves blood circulation, good for heart health and ensures smooth blood flow in the circulatory system.  Pineapple juice also contains bromelain that makes blood thinner which reduces the chances of heart attack, stroke and other heart diseases.  Antioxidants in vitamin C also lower the risks of heart diseases by combating free radicals.  Vitamin C also prevents atherosclerosis. It acts as an anticoagulant.

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