On social media, there is sharing about the benefits of pineapple. Both increase sperm volume Helps lose weight It also helps treat thyroid cancer. and cure vitreous degeneration?! Which story is true? Which story is false? Find the answer for sure before sharing. CHECK-LIST, a collection of popular stories. Ranked from sure before sharing Number 1 : Are the 16 benefits of pineapple true ? A message was shared suggesting that pineapple has 16 benefits, such as lowering blood sugar. Prevent or relieve diabetes, delay aging, whiten skin, reduce wrinkles, lose weight, treat gout, relieve pain. Conclusion : Not true, should not be shared ? Check the facts with : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ratchanee Kongkachuichai Director of the Institute of Nutrition Mahidol University Pineapple doesn't have 16 benefits as shared. It's just a fruit that has a lot of water. Eat and feel refreshed. But if you have a burning tongue, cough, or stomach discomfort, you should avoid it. The details shared are as follows: Increase ene rgy: Not true, except drinking smoothies will make you feel refreshed faster. Reduces wrinkles, delays aging, whitens skin, has high antioxidants: Not true. Research results show that pineapple has little antioxidants. It has no effect on slowing down cell degeneration. Lose weight: Not true. If you eat a lot, it may cause you to gain weight. Eye care: Not true, does not contain eye care substances. Reduces cancer risk: Not true. Vitamin C content is still less than that of westerners. Nourish the brain, good memory: no brain nourishing substances Sleep well: Not true. Pineapple contains very little methatonin that helps you sleep well. Reduces blood sugar: Not true. It is a fruit that is high in sugar. Eating too much risks diabetes. Prevent and treat gout: Not true. Tested in rats to help relieve joint and bone pain, but there are no research reports in humans. Can be taken instead of medicine: Not true. Prevent muscle pain High in potassium: Not true. Contains less potassium than bananas. Reduce the risk of heart disease: Not true. Prevent muscle pain High in potassium: Not true. Contains less potassium than bananas. Reduce the risk of heart disease: Not true. Reduce inflammation: Really effective in laboratory animals. There is no confirmed information in humans yet. Treat arthritis by drinking 3 glasses of pineapple juice a day: Dangerous. Too much sugar. Relieves menstrual pain: Not true. No insecticide spraying: both spraying and non-spraying available. Recommend drinking pineapple juice: if compared to soft drinks Pineapple juice has more benefits. But don't eat a lot. Number 2 : Is it true that eating pineapple cures vitreous degeneration ? A message was shared saying Eating pineapple helps solve the problem. "Jelly as deterioration" can be cured. Conclusion : Not true, should not be shared ? Check the facts with : Professor Wutthikhun Dr. Sakchai Wongsakittirak Academic President of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand 'The gel in the eyeball is deteriorating. It occurs naturally and can heal on its own. Therefore, eating pineapple does not play an important role in helping change the vitreous area of ??the eye or the sediment in the vitreous eye in any way.' Number 3 : Fermented honey pineapple recipe for weight loss "3 days 3 kilos " . Is it true ? A recipe for losing 3 kilograms in 3 days by eating pineapple marinated in honey has been shared. Conclusion : Not true, should not be shared ? Check the facts with : Dr. Suebphong Kovachiraphan, researcher at the Institute of Nutrition. Mahidol University 'Fermenting pineapple with honey turns the sugar into alcohol. Bacteria turn alcohol into vinegar or "apple cider" which is beneficial for bowel movement. However, within 3 days you cannot lose weight. Emphasis should be placed on diet control and exercise.' Experts emphasize that 'Apple cider' will have a sterilization process before being sold. But homemade pineapple honey fermentation cannot be controlled in quantity and sterilized. May cause danger A word of caution is that if the patient wishes to consume fermented juice, they must consult a doctor. Because the fermented juice will interact with heart disease medications, diuretics, etc. Eating fresh pineapple Or natural honey should be more beneficial to the body. Number 4 : Is it true that hot pineapple cures thyroid cancer ? A story of being cured of stage 4 thyroid cancer was shared by drinking pineapple juice. Conclusion : Not true, should not be shared ? Check the facts with: Prof. Dr. Isarang Nuchprayoon, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University 'Pineapple juice does not cure thyroid cancer. Health care paired with reliable treatment Digestion helps us recover from serious diseases better than eating anything with the hope of healing.' Number 5 : Is it true that pineapple increases sperm volume ? A message was shared suggesting that Pineapple is a fruit that is famous for helping maintain strong sexual health in men. Conclusion : Not true, should not be shared ? Check the facts with : Dr. Poonsak Suchanavanich, obstetrician-gynecologist, Bumrungrad Hospital. 'Pineapple does not increase sperm count as shared. Drinking water and getting enough rest. It's better than eating something over and over again hoping for results that may not come true.' Fact checked by: Peerapon Anutarasothi, edited by: Chayanit Phongsai Source: Thai News Agency