Pineapple Benefits for Men Including Pineapple Juice Benefits

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Pineapple is a tropical temptress. Sweet and juicy, it is one of the most popular tropical fruits for good reason.

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Pineapple is one of the 10 best foods for men

Pineapple benefits for men extend beyond a satisfying flavor. Pineapple is a nutritional powerhouse, particularly when it comes to men’s sexual health.

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So what does pineapple do for men?

There’s no denying that pineapple is incredibly healthy food. But what makes it such a great food choice for men is that it’s a source of a surprising number of the nutrients essential to men’s wellness.

What are they?

Pineapple nutrition at-a-glance

Here’s a breakdown of the nutrients in this delicious tropical fruit that are key to men’s health.

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
.2mg zinc
19.8mg magnesium
180mg potassium
.2mg copper
1.5mg manganese

Immunity boosting

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

Anti-aging

And vitamin C is not the only powerful antioxidant found in pineapple. 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 and promote skin health but can help promote a healthy immune system and are even linked with the prevention of some age-related diseases.

Hydrating

Pineapple is also recognized as a source of water for hydration and natural sugars for energy. And pineapple contains magnesium and potassium, both of which are nutrients that can help keep your hydration in balance.

A potential weight loss aid

A healthy, sweet snack, pineapple helps sustain stamina and is noted as a weight loss aid as well as a good food for weight control. (This might be because pineapple is rich in fiber. 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

Now that we understand how pineapple can benefit a man’s overall health and wellness, let’s take a closer look at what it can do for a man’s sex life. There are several nutrients in pineapple with benefits to give men a boost in the sexual performance department.

Nutrients in pineapple can increase men’s sex drive

Two key minerals for men’s sex drive are found in pineapple:

- Manganese

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. According to Nature’s Aphrodisiacs, in lab studies manganese deficiency in male subjects caused a loss of sex drive and a lack of semen.

- Bromelain

When it comes to sex drive, bromelain is another nutrient in pineapple all men will want to get to know. 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.

Two vitamins in pineapple are linked with sexual stamina and sex drive:

- Vitamin C

This vitamin is not only good for your immune system, in clinical studies this vitamin also 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.)

- Thiamine

The B vitamin thiamine found in pineapple is known to boost energy and sex drive.

Pineapple can increase sperm count and sperm quality

Pineapple is shown to improve sperm count and one of the main reasons is simply that it provides hydration. Water is a key to healthy sperm and pineapple is packed with water.

In addition, this nutritious fruit is a source of vitamin C and vitamin B1. Additionally, its a source of folate, copper, manganese and a trace of zinc, all of which are nutrients essential to healthy sperm production.

Can pineapple juice benefit male health, too?

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 eating 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.

How does 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 to make semen taste sweeter.

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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Some of our favorite pineapple recipes

If you want to enjoy the benefits of pineapple for men, 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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pineapple photo courtesy of Kozzi.com

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

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Amy Reiley

An award-winning author of five aphrodisiac cookbooks with an MA in Gastronomy, Amy Reiley has spent the past 18 years studying the history and science behind aphrodisiac foods. She speaks on aphrodisiacs globally and has brought her knowledge of aphrodisiac foods to national television shows including The Today Show and CBS Early Show. Amy is also a freelance food, wine and health writer and wine competition judge. Her work has appeared in publications ranging from Variety to The Daily Meal. She is a former wine editor for Gayot.com and wine & spirits editor of Las Vegas magazine. Most importantly, Amy is a mother to 2 human children and 1 standard poodle.