PhD, Agronomy and Crop Science (ongoing)/Master’s degree, Food Science and Technology/Bachelor’s degree in food science and nutrition honor’s degree · 1 years of experience · South Africa

• Pineapples are effective in reducing inflammation, this is because of the presence of a compound bromelain which helps in lowering inflammation.
• Pineapples are a good source of vitamin C, which is essential in boosting the immune system and also defends the body from germs keeping the body healthy.
• Pineapples also help in bone formation, immune response and metabolism, this is because of the presence of an abundant amount of manganese that is 100% of the daily recommended intake.
• Pineapples promote tissue healing. Pineapples contain bromelain an enzyme responsible for skin and tissue healing.

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Nutrition Professor, Bachelor’s Human Nutritional Sciences · 5 years of experience · Argentina

• Pineapple is rich in sugars, fiber, vitamin C and manganese. These properties make it an energy rich food, that may result helpful for digestion problems such as constipation, weight reduction and maintenance, bone health, disease prevention, iron absorption and body reparation processes.

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Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition · 4 years of experience · United States

• Pineapple is rich in vitamin C, which can help support the immune system and provide antioxidant benefits.
• Pineapple contains an enzyme called Bromelain which acts as an anti-inflammatory as well as helping ease digestion and support immunity.

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