In addition to suppressing cell damage, these are 4 benefits of consuming plums
ACCURATE.CO Plum is a very nutritious fruit of the subgenus and genus Prunus, and belongs to the Rosacea family; the same family as peaches, apricots, and nectarines. Prunes, also known as aloobukhara, are valued for their various health benefits.
There are more than 2000 different types of plums that come in a variety of sizes and colors, ranging from yellow or purple to green or red. The shape is round or oval and fleshy on the inside with one hard seed.
Plums also vary in taste, ranging from sweet to sour and very juicy and delicious when consumed fresh. And most importantly, plums are rich in antioxidants and other vitamins and minerals, which contribute to the many health benefits of prunes.
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For that, you need to know the benefits of regularly consuming plums for the body, as quoted from the BoldSky online page.
Suppress Cell Damage
The vitamin C and phytonutrients in plums have strong antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help prevent cell damage caused by oxidative stress.
A study published in Journal of Medicinal Food found that the antioxidant content in plums can help protect granulocytes (a type of white blood cell) from oxidative stress.
Helps Digestion
Plums contain lots of fiber which can help regulate the digestive system. A 2016 study published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research shows, plums contain polyphenols and carotenoids that help reduce gastrointestinal inflammation and stimulate digestion.
