pineapple is a drought tolerant plant that is native in south america european sailors were responsible for the propagation of pineapple around the world when they carried them along with them during their voyage they brought pineapples to protect them along wit they brought pineapples to protect themselves from scurvy a physical condition caused by the deficiency of vitamin c it takes almost years for pineapple to mature excellent source of vitamin C and manganese the best for the bones and connective tissues helps prevent muscle soreness and cramps contain copper which is essential in bone metabolism helps in the synthesis of collagen in the body contributing to bone health reduces swelling in physical injuries digestion lowers risk for colorectal cancer regulates fat metablism helps in the synthesis of collagen in the body contributing to bone health reduces swelling in physical injuries digestion lowers risk for folorectal cancer regulates fat metabolism in the liver encourages digestion provides bulk in the stool to prevent constipation helps the bdy utilize both biotin and thiamine that help improve the synthesis of fatty acids immunity prevents any bacterial growth in the mouth helps prevent upper respiratory tract infections like cough and colds fights against cancer tumor cell growth the heart blood blood vessels controls heart rate and blood pressure prevents blood clots synthesizes red blood cells also good for reducing the risk for macular degeneration improving the balance of electrolytes reducing pain increasing the urine output tips and precautions pineapple is believed to contain pesticides when unripe, it is not only inedible but poisonous when eaten unripe, pineapple can irritate the stomach and cause avigorous evacuation of the bowels excessive consumption of pineapple cores can cause the formation of fiber balls in the digestive tract