4. Reduces the risk of cancer
Cancer is essentially the uncontrolled growth of cells that end up taking control of any organ they invade. During the attack, the body experiences intense oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. The compounds in pineapple are able to minimize these two incidents.
But that’s just the beginning. Test tube studies have shown that bromelain suppresses the growth of cancer cells in the skin, bile duct, gastric system, and colon, among other areas. It also stimulates the immune system so that molecules that help white blood cells suppress and kill cancer cells more effectively.
The bromelain supplements used in the experiments are considerably more concentrated than what is found in pineapples, but it still sounds like a compelling reason to eat more of this fruit!