Doctor 24/7: Can pineapple soaked with eggs and rock sugar cure inflammation and joint pain?

'Recently, I have seen on social media a way to soak pineapple, eggs, and rock sugar to treat inflammation and joint pain. I would like to ask if these ingredients can cure the disease as mentioned? Specifically, which ingredients in these foods can cure the disease?'. (Q.Thanh, in Ho Chi Minh City).

Doctor - pharmacist Nguyen Thanh Triet, Deputy Head of the Department of Traditional Pharmacy - University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, answered: The main ingredient of this medicine is pineapple, also known as pineapple, one of the most commonly consumed tropical fruits in the world .

Pineapple, also known as pineapple, is one of the most popular tropical fruits consumed in the world.

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Pineapple is used to treat a number of diseases in traditional medicine related to various pharmacological effects, such as diuretic, antibacterial, anthelmintic, antitussive, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic and many others.

Many phytochemical constituents of pineapple have been reported, especially the enzyme bromelain and cysteine ​​proteases involved in the proteolytic activity of this fruit. In addition, many other unique secondary metabolites such as triterpenes, steroids, flavonoids, glycerol, cinnamic acid derivatives, have also been reported.

Doctor - pharmacist Nguyen Thanh Triet said that the remedy of pineapple soaked with eggs and rock sugar to treat rheumatoid arthritis may be related to the effect of bromelain. Studies have shown that bromelain has the effect of fighting rheumatoid arthritis due to its inhibitory effect on COX-2 and PGE2. Extracted from the peel Pineapple has demonstrated anti-rheumatic activity in a mouse model of induced arthritis.

In terms of ingredients, pineapple soaked with eggs and rock sugar can be effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, however, you should consult your doctor if using it for a long time.

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In addition, pineapple extract and its flavonoids and tannins were shown to reduce necrosis of the mouse paws when treated. The reduction in PGE2 levels when using pineapple extract in experimental studies suggests its anti-inflammatory potential.

Some studies have also suggested the possibility of using pineapple to protect cartilage from damage in rheumatoid arthritis. However, pineapple juice contains a lot of organic acids that create the acidity of the fruit, so if used for too long, it can cause stomach pain. In this remedy, chicken eggs contain albumin that can reduce the effects of acid on the stomach, and rock sugar helps to flavor the remedy.

According to Dr. - pharmacist Nguyen Thanh Triet, in terms of ingredients, the remedy of pineapple soaked with eggs and rock sugar can be effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, however, it should be noted that it should not be used for too long, especially in people with stomach ulcers, excess acid, reflux and those who are sensitive to the ingredients of pineapple or protein in chicken eggs. In particular, you must consult your doctor if using it for a long time, do not arbitrarily stop the accompanying treatments.

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