Pineapples and your Health

A good source of vitamin C, pineapples also provide potassium and manganese, both essential to maintaining tissue health.

Pineapples are even more valuable as a source of bromelain enzymes, which aid digestion by breaking down protein, and help prevent inflammation and swelling by blocking prostaglandins that cause swelling.

Researchers have found that bromelain enzymes can speed recovery from ulcers, injuries, arthritis, surgery, and other problems involving swelling and tissue damage.

Pineapple enzymes also help prevent blood clots and may help improve circulation.

Many people think that if certain foods are good, a lot is better.
This is not always the case, and high doses of certain food are actually toxic.

Read about the healthy food, research the vitamins and minerals and check with your health care provider if you are unsure about how much to eat and how much may be too much.