Our website editor received the following question from Ayelet of San Jose California. She asked can I use pineapple juice for arthritis pain relief? The answer is yes, but only raw homemade pineapple juice will work. Raw homemade pineapple juice contains the proteolytic enzyme Bromelain, which is actually used in medicine to treat symptoms of arthritis. The enzyme works as an anti-inflammatory agent, and has been scientifically proven to dramatically reduce all of the symptoms of arthritis. Mixing a little fresh ginger root into your homemade pineapple juice will also increase it's anti-inflammatory properties. Pasteurized pineapple juice on the other hand generally does not contain any Bromelain, as the enzyme is deactivated during the processing of juice. For more information about Bromelain and arthritis, please be sure to consult with your doctor.
