Does pineapple cure constipation?

Pineapple can relieve constipation. Constipation is a common clinical symptom, refers to the reduction in the number of bowel movements, the amount of feces, fecal dryness, defecation effort, etc., mostly in the elderly, constipated people can eat pineapple to relieve, because pineapple contains a large number of pineapple protease, which can break down the protein in the food, so as to increase peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract, relieve constipation. Pineapple is, after all, a cold fruit, constipated patients do not eat too much pineapple, eat too much may cause other gastrointestinal diseases. In addition to eating more pineapple, patients with constipation, but also eat more vegetables rich in crude fiber, usually try to avoid eating spicy, greasy food. In addition, pay attention to appropriate exercise, drink more water, which can increase gastrointestinal peristalsis and promote the discharge of stool.