If you are into frequent pineapple eating, there is one side effect you should watch out for. Pineapples being dubbed as "Summer Queen" are known to have more than enough health benefits to help them stand out and be at the top of the summer fruit food pyramid.
An Eat This, Not That! report via the MSN News specified, this "sweet and tangy fruit" is filled with vitamins and minerals, can help in digestion, and functions equally well served on dishes like chicken kebabs as it does on the side of a glass filled with pina colada.
In just a single cup of fresh pineapple, you will get more than 100 percent of our daily value of vitamin C and about 180 milligrams of potassium.
Pineapple is filled with an enzyme too, known as bromelain, which Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, a registered dietitian and author of Belly Fat Diet for Dummies says, functions as a powerful and effective anti-inflammatory.
Studies have found bromelain to be potentially advantageous in a wide range of applications. Topically, it can help in the healing of bruises, burns, muscle strain, and tendonitis, and when taken orally, it may be able to decrease inflammation in people with health conditions "from arthritis to gum disease to sinusitis".
Pineapple Side Effect
Despite the benefits and the fact that pineapple is good for the health, it may also bring trouble. Even though the said summer fruit does not contain enough bromelain, as explained in the WebMD site, to be consumed for medical reasons, too much of it can still result in discomfort in the throat, mouth, and stomach.
Palinski-Wade explained, pineapple eating, and thus, too much bromelain can lead to adverse effects such as tongue irritation and burning sensation. That essentially is only for the average pineapple-eater.
For those particularly sensitive to bromelain, Palinski-Wade says consuming too much pineapple can lead to nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Certainly, this reaction is not excellently common and has been observed more frequently in research with those taking a bromelain supplement instead of eating a ton of pineapple.
Unless an individual is allergic to pineapple, he is not likely to feel physically sick after indulging in a pineapple.
How to Bromelain Adverse Effects
Still, it might be worthy to take a more conservative method of eating pineapple to avoid the discomforting adverse effects of bromelain, such as indigestion, oral irritation, gastrointestinal upset.
To deal with such a side effect, try grilling or cooking the pineapple instead, Palinski-Wade advised. For those who prefer fresh pineapple, the expert added, it is important to note that the highest bromelain levels are in the stem and core.
Therefore, she continued, "avoid eating raw pineapple from these parts" to reduce the possible discomfort.
Teeth and Blood Sugar Affected
An article posted on the Cure Joy site in 2017 specified that the pH of pineapple ranges from 3.3 to 5.2. Meaning, it is acidic in the nation. Therefore, if one consumes the fruit over an extended period on a regular basis, his enamel gets eroded, leading to sensitive teeth.
In addition, for one who is diabetic, it is important that he consults his doctor first before consuming pineapple. Just like any other sweet fruit that contains fructose, a sugar that raises blood sugar levels, not to mention, causes problems.
The doctor will know the conditions of one's health and will be able to give advice on whether or not to eat pineapples or how much can only be eaten.
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