There is nothing more refreshing in the summertime than some nice fresh pineapple to snack on. It turns out that pineapple is good for rheumatoid arthritis as well. Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain which breaks down protein and has anti-inflammatory and pain relieving effects. For best anti-inflammatory effect make sure that you eat the pineapple alone between meals. Pineapple is nutrient rich in potassium, calcium, vitamins B1, B6 and C, It also has copper and dietary fiber. Pineapple contains sulfur enzymes that help in digestion If you take glucosamine for arthritis bromelain can aid in the absorption by up to 90%. If you want to take a supplement to get the benefits of bromelain without eating the fruit it comes in tablet form in 80mg to 320mg each. Make sure that you consult you doctor before taking any supplement. I personally would much rather enjoy the fruit.
Tags: anti-inflammatory, arthritis, bromelain, calcium, copper, enzyme, pineapple, potassium, protein, rheumatoid, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin C
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Isn’t pineapple wonderful? When my kids were little our physician recommended the kids drink fresh pineapple juice when they had colds. I also buy the bromelain in tablets to help with the inflammation and take daily.
Great information! I love to eat pineapple and have it fresh every week in my morning smoothie and nibble as snack. I was recently diagnosed with Osteoarthritis and have been taking Glucosamine & Chondroitin. Good to know that pineapple helps significantly aid in absorption.
Since I am also a chronic migraineur (almost daily) and I know that migraine is an inflammatory disease, I wonder if pineapple would be beneficial here as well. Any thoughts?