Pineapple
part of the family Bromeliaceae and is a native of South America. It 'been brought to the attention of Europe and the rest of the world by Christopher Columbus in 1493, becoming one of the most popular fruits and loved. It is now cultivated on a large scale in Asia, Latin America and Cuba Has largely water, like all fruits, about 90%, over to simple sugars, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, vitamins A and C and Bromelain. All for a very low calorie intake, about 40 calories per 100g.
Bromelain
Healing Powers of pineapple are due mostly to the presence of Bromelain. This name identifies two proteolytic enzymes or proteins able to degrade other proteins into amino acids. The first of the two forms was found inside the fruit of pineapple, while the second was found in the stem. Today, at the level of drug industry, the most widely used is that of the stem, as more concentrated, but the virtues and benefits are identical. Bromelain is well suited for anti-inflammatory therapies, with special inflammation associated with soft tissue trauma. In the treatment of these diseases is far better to NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) as greatly reduces the risk of gastrointestinal damage. It 'also known its action antithrombotic, hypotensive and the ability to dissolve the atherosclerotic plaque. As mentioned, in addition to pharmacological level, this substance is present in fresh fruit but is destroyed by heat, so if you lose any benefit in jams, pies and any product derived from cooking. Bromelain and other characteristics of pineapple in general, perhaps more relevant to the food, are the ability to speed up the metabolism, diuretic, digestive problems and aid in retention water.
Pineapple and digestion
Since the 18th century are the property of pineapple notes and in fact ever since the end of large meals or in cases of poor digestion, it is always recommended the consumption, as it simplifies the digestion and absorption of proteins, particularly those of meat. It also helps prevent intestinal bloating, mitigating the symptoms of heartburn and gastric disorders, especially if combined with other supplements and / or enzymes for the digestion of starch and lipids.
Pineapple and cellulite
Excessive water retention subcutaneous tissue associated with deposits of fat , determined the formation of the typical skin "orange peel" and cellulite. Bromelain is one of the major components used in supplements and specific products to combat it, and has been shown by many scientific studies, its administration both oral and topical formulations may be very useful to combat its effects. In fact, this leaves them with having anti-inflammatory properties, and being the cellulite caused by an inflammation of his cell, acting with the kind of proteolytic mechanism facilitates the drainage of the inflammatory focus and absorbs the transfer of bleeding.
For those not indicated
The excessive consumption of pineapple and preparations made from this fruit is not recommended for those taking anticoagulant drugs, as the action drugs could add up to the natural antiplatelet activity. To avoid even for those with active peptic ulcer.
panacea for all ills?
The pineapple is not the panacea for all ills, but as we have seen, is rich in substances with therapeutic and certainly those who eat it can rely on scientifically proven benefits. As always be careful, difficult in a single product you can find the solution to all problems, so you can not lose weight or make cellulite disappear only eating pineapple, but this result may be an important adjuvant, increasing the effectiveness of many preparations and making life better for people suffering from the problems analyzed above. E 'in the box only to avoid the excessive amount of sugar added to the syrup industry.
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