KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. One of the popular fruits in Indonesia is pineapple. This fruit can be enjoyed directly or as an addition to fruit salads, desserts, or smoothies.
Since ancient times, this tropical fruit has been used in several cultures for medicinal purposes, especially as an extract applied to wounds to reduce inflammation.
Pineapple is also known to contain bromelain, an enzyme with anti-inflammatory properties that has great potential to fight cancer.
Not only that, pineapple is able to provide a number of benefits for our health, as reported by the following Insider page.
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1. Has a lot of nutritional content
Dietitian Colleen Christensen says that pineapple contains vitamin C which plays an important role in wound healing, producing protein, and absorbing iron.
In addition, this fruit also contains manganese which is an important mineral for brain and nerve function, calcium absorption, and blood sugar regulation. It should be noted that one bowl of pineapple contains 8.3 milligrams of the amino acid tryptophan.
According to Christensen, this particular amino acid is a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin, which can improve mood and create feelings of pleasure.
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Editor: Barratut Taqiyyah Rafie
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