Prunes for the prevention and treatment of diseases

 

 

 

Plums are cultivated widely throughout the world. Plum is eaten fresh as fruit, cooked as jam, used to make some baked goods, or is eaten dried, which is known as prunes. Given its multiple benefits, we will review some of the most important benefits of red plum for human health.

 

 

Plum uses

 

Plum sauce is used to grill.

Add pieces of plum in salads and cake.

Eat it along with other fruits as a fruit salad.

Eat it by placing small pieces of it on yogurt.

It can be taken as a juice.

Or eat dried prunes and known as prunes.

 

 

Benefits of plum

 

1- Cardiovascular health

Studies have shown that eating plums regularly, is beneficial to the health of the heart and blood vessels, as it helps to enhance blood flow in the arteries. And helps the body to get rid of sodium when urinating. This reduces the chances of developing blood pressure diseases, atherosclerosis, heart attacks and stroke.

 

2- Prevention of cancer

Studies have proven that the epicatechin complex, which contains plum. It helps prevent the growth and spread of malignant cancer cells. Plum is one of the fruits rich in antioxidants such as chlorogenic acid.

 

3- Prevention of osteoporosis

Another benefit of plum is that it contains flavonoids such as caffeine acid and routine. This helps prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It also helps to restore bone density that has already been lost as a result of aging.

 

4- Strengthening the immune system

As plum contains vitamin C, it helps to boost the body's immune system, and is resistant to various infections.

 

5- Skin care

Regular consumption of plum helps reduce dark spots and wrinkles. This is because it contains a large amount of vitamin C, and other antioxidants. This led cosmetic companies to use plum extracts to manufacture various skin care products.

 

6- Treating obesity

It is considered one of the benefits of plum, as it helps in treating obesity and the diseases associated with it. As studies have proven, that plum helps combat metabolic syndrome (metabolic syndrome) which is a group of problems that occur together, which increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and the level of fats in parts of the body.

 

7- Fighting diabetes

As the use of plum extracts helps reduce blood sugar levels and triglyceride levels in the body. This is because it contains Flavonoids. Which works to enhance insulin sensitivity in the body.

 

8- Regulating cholesterol levels

Studies have proven the effectiveness of eating plums with grape juice in maintaining healthy levels of plasma and cholesterol in the liver. It also contains fiber helps in reducing harmful cholesterol levels, and raising the levels of beneficial cholesterol. Which keeps the heart healthy.

 

9 - Preventing blood clots

Among the benefits of plum is that it contains vitamin K. It plays an important role in helping to prevent normal blood clotting, as well as promoting bone health.

 

10. Promote digestion

Plum is a rich source of dietary fiber, sorbitol compounds and isatin. This helps regulate the work of the digestive system, and promote fluid secretion in the intestine. So it is used in the treatment of digestive disorders, such as the treatment of constipation.

 

11- Enhancing the work of the nervous system

Plum contains vitamin B6, which helps the nervous system to perform its functions efficiently, and it also helps in transmitting nerve signals, and helps the normal growth of the brain. In addition, it helps in forming hormones that affect mood. Tryptophan acid helps in the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin. It plays an important role in relation to sleep, appetite and ability to focus.

 

12 - Prevention of macular degeneration

As vitamin A works to maintain vision health and prevent macular degeneration, which is associated with aging (those who are fifty years or older).