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Fresh pineapples are low in sodium and high in potassium so they are good way to avoid the risk of hypertension but the real health benefits come from the antioxidant Vitamin C and the protein digesting enzymes collectively called bromelain.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects the body from free radical damage and boosts the immune system. It is also good for your oral health. Vitamin C may also decrease the severity of colds and infections.
Dr. Lloyd