Pineapple juice: beneficial properties. Video

One glass of pineapple juice (220 ml) contains 160 calories. It is rich in energy, as most of its calories come from sugars – 32 grams of 39 grams of carbohydrates, dietary fiber, which promotes proper digestion – 0,7 grams per cup and does not contain fat.

In addition to the listed substances, pineapple juice contains the following vitamins, minerals and nutrients:

• vitamin A
• vitamin C
• vitamin B6
• copper
• potassium
• calcium
• iron
• thiamine
• folate

One glass of pineapple juice contains 30 to 120% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C

Pineapple juice contains the highly publicized enzyme bromelain. Acting as a digestive enzyme, bromelain aids in digestion and helps the body break down protein. It is on this property that the fame of pineapple as a fruit that promotes weight loss is based. As a natural anti-inflammatory agent, the enzyme helps reduce various inflammations, including those caused by sinusitis, relieves postoperative pain and speeds up the healing process of bruises. Freshly squeezed pineapple juice also owes its ability to relieve menstrual cramps to bromelain.

A glass of pineapple juice contains a tenth of the recommended daily intake of folate and two tenths of the recommended dose of vitamin B6. The combination of these substances lowers the level of homocysteine ​​in the blood, its high level increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Folic acid is essential for protein synthesis, red blood cells, and normal growth and development of the body. Vitamin B6 is involved in the synthesis of neurotransmitters that regulate mood and also promote protein metabolism.

While folic acid is good for the fetus, pineapple juice is not recommended for pregnant women because of the uterine contractions it causes, which can lead to miscarriage.

Vitamin C, abundant in pineapple juice, acts as a natural antioxidant in the body, helping to maintain a healthy immune system. Without vitamin C, it is impossible to synthesize collagen, a protein used to “build” connective tissue, strengthen tendons and ligaments, maintain skin turgor, elasticity of blood vessel walls.

Pineapple juice has found application in cosmetology, thanks to the fruit acids contained in the fruit and promoting skin peeling. The healing effect of pineapple juice is used in the treatment of acne

Potassium, which is also found in pineapple juice, is an electrolyte, which means it conducts an electrical charge, stimulating nerve impulses and muscle contractions and regulating the heartbeat. Potassium can lower blood pressure and is good for the kidneys.