Our compounding pharmacy near Santa Monica shares the importance of pineapple and how they play a vital role in maintaining good health. Prickly on the outside and sweet on the inside, the pineapple is widely known for containing the enzyme bromelain.
However, it is also full of other nutrients that make being healthy almost effortless.
- Improves Digestion
Pineapple is one of the few edible foods to contain bromelain. Bromelain helps maintain a regular digestive cycle by breaking down protein, which will dissolve any foods high in protein that can cause indigestion. The high fiber fruit clears loose stools and helps regulate the passage of food through your digestive tract. This will alleviate symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, diarrhea, and constipation.
- Reduces or Prevents Inflammation
The consumption of pineapples to reduce all types of inflammation. Bromelain has been shown to reduce chronic inflammation related to tumors. Throat and nose inflammation caused by the common cold will also be significantly reduced with the consumption of pineapples. Wounds such as cuts or burns will cause skin inflammation and bromelain will accelerate healing times.
- Contains Vitamin C
Vitamin C is essential for immune function and one pineapple alone contains half of the daily-recommended dose. Because it strengthens your immune system, the combination of Vitamin C and bromelain can prevent asthma or allergies. Vitamin C has also been shown to prevent skin damage as well as improve overall skin quality. It also reduces the risk of developing eye cataracts, a cloudiness of the lens that prevents clear vision.
- Manganese Strengthens Bone Development
A pineapple contains almost 74% manganese, which is essential for strong connective tissue and bone development. It has also been shown to prevent osteoporosis in post-menopausal women.
About Pharmacy of Beverly Hills
Pharmacy of Beverly Hills is a family-owned compounding pharmacy located near Santa Monica. Our team of pharmacists is dedicated to providing the best service to their patients. Please call 310-777-0052 for more information, or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
