Taken from “Fresh Plaza” published 23/10/2012
Pineapple, which is one of the most abundant fruits in Paraguay can help reduce the pains that are caused by rheumatoid arthritis. The results of two nutritionists have shown that it can reduce 100% of the pain.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an incurable disease that is characterized by a chronic inflammation that affects the synovial membranes of multiple joints like fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders and knees.
The purpose of the research carried out within the framework of the thesis of Liliana Enciso Lara and Clara Deleon Farina who now have their licenses in Nutrition from the National University of Asuncion was to find a natural solution to reduce the pain caused by RD.
On the basis of experimental research in Europe with synthetic Bromelain which provided satisfactory results when applied to rats, the two young women decided to try the same recipe in patients with arthritis with natural Bromelain from pineapple and the results were very promising.
Clara Deleon indicated, “The AR is not cured, but we looked to relieve the pain of the disease with something natural.”
The research was conducted with 31 adult patients with RA in the Institute of Social Welfare (IPS) that followed an identical pharmacological treatment for three months and pineapple was included in the routine in the fourth month for 30 days.
The results were striking!!
The pain caused by the AR was entirely reduced. The activity of the disease was stopped in 94% if the patients. The morning stiffness in the joints declined 86 percent. These are the most outstanding results of the research, which was able to significantly improve the condition of the patients.
HOW DID THEY DO IT?
Bromelain should be taken daily at a dose equivalent to 7 milligrams for every kilogram of weight of the patient.
Assuming a standard weight of 70 Kg, approximately 150 grams of pineapple should be consumed daily in the morning, which is equivalent to one to two slices of pineapple, depending on the thickness.
The pineapple was given in portions carefully calculated as indicated above. The patients were also called each morning to remind them to eat their pineapple. The satisfaction was that the patients realized the improvement and did not fail to eat the pineapple and often forgot to take their drugs against pain and inflammation. This was the obvious benefit that was noted.
The two nutritionists were completely satisfied with the results of the trials and have maintained contact with the patients who continue eating their portions of pineapple