Plums: Health Benefits of These Fruits
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Plums are delicious, juicy fruits belonging to the genus Prunus of the Rosaceae family. Peaches, apricots and nectarines also belong to this family. The fruits come in various colors and shapes with more than two thousand different varieties. Plums are broadly divided into three groups: Eurasian (Prunus domestica), Japanese (Prunus salicina), and Damson (Prunus insititia). China is the leading plum harvester, followed by the United States, Serbia and Romania. Fresh, dried, or canned plums are available. This fruit is packed with essential nutrients, minerals and vitamins. They are therefore good for health, for example for improving bone health and blood circulation.
Nutrients in plums
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Plums contain many healthy nutrients, vitamins and minerals. They are an excellent source of vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), folic acid and vitamin K (phylloquinone). They are also a good source of vitamins B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6 and vitamin E (alpha tocopherol). The minerals present in the fruits include potassium, fluoride, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, calcium and zinc. The low-calorie fruits also provide dietary fiber. A plum is also rich in antioxidants
Treatment of hair loss and promotion of hair growth
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Eating plums stops hair loss. It also promotes hair growth as it has a high iron content and improves circulation. People who like thicker and stronger hair
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Obesity Treatment
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Plum extracts are useful for the treatment of obesity and other obesity-related complications. A 2017 study published in the Journal of Obesity Therapeutics found that the consumption of stone fruits such as plums helps fight metabolic syndrome due to the presence of bioactive compounds. The flavonoids and phenolic components such as anthocyanins, chlorogenic acids, quercetin and catechins contained therein exert anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory effects on cells, including fat cells. In addition, they also help prevent obesity-related problems
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Plum extracts are useful for the treatment of obesity and other obesity-related complications. A 2017 study published in the Journal of Obesity Therapeutics found that the consumption of stone fruits such as plums helps fight metabolic syndrome due to the presence of bioactive compounds. The flavonoids and phenolic components such as anthocyanins, chlorogenic acids, quercetin and catechins contained therein exert anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory effects on the cells, including the fat cells. In addition, they also help prevent obesity-related problems
Protection against diabetes
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Plums have a low glycemic index, so eating plums helps to control blood sugar and the risk of diabetes mellitus
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Plums have a low glycemic index, so eating plums helps control blood sugar and the risk of diabetes mellitus
Protection against cancer
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The reddish blue color of the plum's skin is due to anthocyanins, which also fight free radicals. Plums therefore also protect people against breast cancer and mouth cancer
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Improvement of circulation
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Plums improve the body's ability to absorb iron. The fruit also contains iron, which is necessary for the production of blood cells. Eating plums is therefore good for improving blood circulation
Improving bone health
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The consumption of plums is good for bone health
Improving Brain Health
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The flavonoids in the plum juice are effective to treat age-related cognitive impairment. The beneficial phytonutrients in plums help reduce inflammation in the neurological areas, improving learning and memory functions. Regular consumption of plums also helps prevent age-related neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease (neurological disorder with tremors)
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Improvement of skin health
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Consuming a plum firms the skin and clears up blemishes on the skin. The fruit also reduces wrinkles and rejuvenates the skin. Drinking plum juice has also been associated with getting younger looking skin. Plums are therefore good for skin health
Improvement of immunity
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Eating plums keeps colds and flu
Improvement of appearance of scars
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Plums increase blood circulation to scars, aid in the development of new skin and ultimately reduce the appearance of the scars. Thanks to the consumption of this fruit, the skin heals faster and the damaged skin is replaced by new skin more quickly. Eating plums also improves skin texture and elasticity. It also reduces the appearance of dark spots and freckles and treats other skin conditions
Lowering cholesterol
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The fruit contains soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol levels and reduce cholesterol production in the liver
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Constipation relief
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Plums or prunes contain isatin and sorbitol, substances that help relieve constipation and improve digestion. The fruit is also good for gut health.