It contains vitamin C, B1, B6, folic acid and minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese and iron. It has an enzyme called bromelain, which gives most of the benefits it has, improving digestion and has the ability to destroy intestinal parasites. That is why drinking pineapple peel water on an empty stomach will help the stomach absorb nutrients better and thus help reduce the risk of suffering from problems such as arthritis, acute sinusitis, abdominal inflammation or sore throat.