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The plums are edible fruits that are parents close to cherries and peaches, and they are often consumed for dessert because they can be used to make pastries or jam. The plums can offer a number of health benefits.
Jump at the main dishes to remember.
1. Constipation
When you hear about fruit, you will probably think of reducing constipation problems. Indeed, plums are on the list of fruits that can help relieve constipation. If you eat plums for this use, do not peel off the edible skin, which contains a lot of fiber.
2. Nutrition
The plums are nutrition -rich fruits. Apart from fiber, plums are also made up of:
- Minerals
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- Protein construction blocks
- Vitamins
3. Anti-inflammatory effects
Plums can provide anti-inflammatory advantages Refer below for more details on the presence of anti-inflammatory substances active in various types of plum species.
| Anti-inflammatory substances active in various plums | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of plum species | Fruits | Active anti-inflammatory substance |
| Parinari Nonda | Pulp | Resveratrol |
| Terminalia Ferdinandiana | Pulp | Resveratrol |
| Terminalia Ferdinandiana | Peel | Isoflavones |
4. Anti-osteoporosis effects
Laboratory studies have also shown that certain species of plums can have catechin as active substance with activity against osteoporosis, which is a condition of fragile bone.
5. Effects of cholesterol
Preliminary research suggests that the benefits of plums may include a significant drop in LDL or bad cholesterol. In particular, this effect is the most pronounced for dried plums and among the unhealthy participants of the study.
6. Cardiac protection
Lipid problems increase the risk of heart disease and the methodical and analytical journal of 2024 has shown that plums have effects on the drop in bad cholesterol. Animal studies have also supported the heart effects of the pulp Terminalia Ferdinandiana Kind of plum, which has both caffeine and chlorogenic acid as active substances.
7. Antioxidant effects and anti-cancer
According to some laboratory studies, the advantages of plums may include antioxidant and anti-cancer effects. Antioxidants attack unstable molecules called free radicals, limiting DNA damage.
According to a 2022 review, the plum extract has shown an ability to block the survival and spread of cancer cells in the colon. Plum extract has also inhibited cervical cancer, but its effects were not as pronounced as in breast or liver cancers. However, this review included many laboratory studies. Other animal studies and human clinical trials are necessary to better understand and confirm these results.
Refer below for more information on active and anticancer antioxidant substances in various types of plum species.
| Antioxidant and anti-cancer substances active in various plums | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of plum species | Fruits | Active antioxidant substance | Active anticancer substance |
| Terminalia Ferdinandiana | Seed | Gallic acid with coffeeic acid | – |
| Terminalia Ferdinandiana | Pulp | – | Chlorogenic Neoprotochlorogenic acids |
| Davidsonia jerseyana | Pulp | Ellagic acidic neochlorogenic acid | Anthocyanine |
Main to remember
- Some studies suggest that plums can have various effects, including anti-inflammatory, anti-dosteoporosis, heart and antioxidant activities. Swears can also have advantages among people with constipation, cholesterol or cancer problems.
- Overall, however, a large part of the data comes from laboratory studies. Additional studies on high quality animals and human clinical trials are essential to better understand the possible advantages for plum health.
- Talk to a health care provider before regularly include plums as part of your health plan.
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