Anti-wrinkle creams that really work... 1  A chemical called Matrixyl used in some anti-wrinkle creams may double the amount of collagen in skin. 2  Collagen is needed to keep skin elastic and give it a plump, youthful feel-but production declines with age. 3  Scientists say Matrixyl can help the skin produce more.
Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapple juice and in the pineapple stem. People use it for medicine. Bromelain is used for reducing swelling (inflammation), especially of the nose and sinuses, after surgery or injury.
The first health benefit of pineapple (and bromelain) is that improvements in digestion are correlated with improvements in acid reflux. Bromelain and pineapple will allow you to digest your food better, which in turn means you will be a little (or a lot, depending on the person) to get acid reflux.