3. Easier Digestion
Pineapples aid digestion through a set of enzymes called bromelain. Bromelain breaks down protein molecules into smaller building blocks including amino acids and peptides.
Once broken down, the protein parts are more easily absorbed by the small intestine. The enzyme is also used in commercial meat tenderizer due to its impressive ability to break down proteins.
Though this makes digestion easier for everyone, the effect of bromelain may be especially helpful for people with pancreatic insufficiency.
That condition occurs when the pancreas is unable to produce enough digestive enzymes, and studies show that patients experienced better digestion when bromelain was added to their regular digestive enzyme supplement.