The Benefits of Pineapple for Men

Why pineapple is among the 10 best foods for men’s sexual health

Pineapple is a tropical temptress. Sweet and juicy, it is one of the most popular tropical fruits for good reason. But the health benefits of pineapple extend beyond a satisfying flavor. Pineapple is a nutritional powerhouse, particularly when it comes to men’s sexual health.

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What does pineapple do for men?

One of the best-known benefits of fresh pineapple is that the fruit is a rich source of immune-boosting vitamin C.

It’s also recognized as a source of water for hydration and natural sugars for energy. And pineapple contains magnesium and potassium, both nutrients beneficial to sexual health for both men and women.

A healthy, sweet snack, pineapple helps sustain stamina and is noted as a weight loss (and weight control) aid. (This might be because it is a high fiber food. A serving of raw pineapple offers about 2.3 grams of fiber.)

Pineapple not only has a reputation as a food for overall health, but this tropical fruit also has a reputation as a sex drive food for men. So what is the connection between pineapple and men’s sexual health?

The benefits of pineapple sexually for men

There are actually several nutrients in pineapple with benefits to give men a boost in the sexual performance department.

The manganese in pineapple

The most notable nutrient in pineapple with a link to men’s sexual health is manganese. And pineapple is an excellent source of manganese. In fact, a one-cup serving of raw pineapple gives you about 76% of your daily manganese intake.

This nutrient is known for improving sexual strength. And has been proven to elevate testosterone levels, which makes it particularly beneficial to a man’s sex drive and sexual performance. In fact, according to Nature’s Aphrodisiacs, in lab studies manganese deficiency in male subjects caused a loss of sex drive and a lack of semen.

Here’s additional information on why manganese-rich foods are important to men’s sexual health and men’s fertility.

Bromelain and testosterone production

But manganese is not the only benefit of pineapple that’s particularly good for men. Pineapples are also a source of bromelain. This enzyme has been shown to aid in triggering the production of testosterone.

Bromelain is also recognized for the fact that it can help reduce inflammation. And since inflammation can cause a malfunction in the body, we want to keep that at bay.

Pineapple for sex drive

Two vitamins in pineapple are linked with stamina and sex drive. Vitamin C shows benefits in helping men maintain sexual arousal by helping to improve blood flow. (This is why vitamin C-rich foods like pineapple make the list of foods that help fight erectile dysfunction.) In addition, the B vitamin Thiamine found in pineapple is known to boost energy and sex drive.

The antioxidants in pineapple and men’s health

As an additional health benefit, pineapples also provide the body with some powerful antioxidants, including the aforementioned vitamin C. The fruit is also noted as a source of flavonoids and phenolic acids.

These antioxidants fight free radicals in our bodies. And although we usually connect this with anti-aging and associate high-antioxidant foods with women and beauty, antioxidants are important to men, too!

They not only help fight visible signs of aging but can help promote a healthy immune system and are even linked with the prevention of some age-related diseases.

Pineapple juice benefits

Pineapple juice is more accessible for most of us than fresh pineapple. So you might be wondering whether you can get the same benefits from pineapple juice as you can from the flesh of the fruit. (And you might also have heard some other rumors specific to pineapple juice but I’ll get to that later.)

If you’re wondering, “Is pineapple juice good for you?” The answer is yes, but…while the nutrition in pineapple juice is linked to many of the same benefits as fresh pineapple, this juice does have a lot of sugar.

A cup of pineapple juice has around 25g of sugar, while the same amount of fresh pineapple chunks has around 16g.

However, the juice is still rich in antioxidants, bromelain, potassium and manganese just like fresh pineapple fruit. But if you want to get the benefits of pineapple and are considering getting them from pineapple juice, you’ll want to watch your overall sugar intake in your diet and possibly consider cutting out some other sugary foods.

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Can pineapple juice benefit men sexually?

Like most fruit juices, pineapple juice has too much sugar to be compared nutritionally to the benefits of fresh pineapple. But you may have heard of a fabled use for pineapple juice when it comes to men and the sexual partners who pleasure them orally.

It turns out, it’s true, at least if folklore is to be believed. According to accounts by women whose partners drink pineapple juice, the drink changes the flavor of semen. In fact, some nutritional experts suggest that a man should drink 8 ounces of pineapple juice several hours before this sexual act.

However, no prior planning is needed if you want to enjoy all the effects of eating fresh pineapple! Men should just eat it frequently to experience pineapple’s sex benefits.

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Pineapple nutrition at-a-glance

To sum it all up, pineapple is a deliciously sweet snack but also a powerhouse of nutrition, particularly when it comes to nutrients that benefit men’s health. Here’s a quick guide to pineapple nutrition.

A 1-cup serving of raw pineapple contains:

• 2.3g fiber
• .9g protein
• 78.9mg vitamin C
• .1mg thiamine
• 29.7mcg folate
• .8mg niacin
• .5mg iron
• 19.8mg magnesium
• 180mg potassium
• .2mg copper
• 1.5mg manganese

Some of our favorite pineapple recipes

If you want to enjoy the benefits of eating pineapple, the raw fruit makes a perfect snack. But here are a few more creative ways for men to enjoy the benefits of pineapple:

Pineapple Teriyaki Sauce
Saffron Cheesecake with Roasted Pineapple
Spicy Green Tea Rum Punch

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This article was written in 2015 and most recently updated in August, 2022.