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August 08, 2022
Their qualities are due to the unique composition of nutrients that help regulate the stomach, skin strength, eyes ...
Prunes are a low-calorie fruit (46 per 100 g), which, however, contains a number of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. This is a fruit that has been taken for centuries against a tight stomach. Even experts recommend consuming a few prunes for constipation before switching to other remedies.
This effect prunes are due to the presence of fiber, but also sorbitol and isatin . The benefits of fiber to maintain a regular stomach are popular. Vegetable fibercreate a sticky and mucous consistency in the intestines, which facilitates the movement of their contents. They also help reduce bad LDL and maintain good HDL cholesterol, which is why it is important for people with high blood lipids and a tendency to raise blood pressure to eat fruits and vegetables regularly.
Sorbitol is a type of sweet alcohol - that is, it is a higher hexavalent alcohol, with a sweet taste, which is found naturally in stone fruit, its other name is hexanehexole. It is used as a sweetener and is labeled E420, it is also used for the production of vitamin C. It has a laxative effect, but also choleretic. In larger quantities it can lead to stomach irritation, gas and other complaints, which is why even with the consumption of prunes should not be overdone. Isalin also helps regulate the smooth muscle functions of the gut.
Apart from being a natural product suitable for loosening, prunes also have antioxidant properties. They are due to the content of vitamin C, vitamin A andbeta-carotene . Vitamin C is a universal vitamin against inflammation. Vitamin A and beta-carotene further contribute to the health of the skin , mucous membranes and good vision. Vitamin A is also good for the lungs . With its help, dental caries can also fight .
Cryptoxanthin, lettuce and zeaxanthin are polyphenolic antioxidants that maintain our youth and are found in prunes. The carotenoid zea-xanthine is needed for the yellow spot in the retina of the eye, on which the strength of our direct vision depends. There it helps protect the eye from the effects of ultraviolet rays. We will not make a mistake if we consume prunes for healthy eyes and good eyesight, especially in the summer, of course, when nature serves it generously in time.
Prunes also contain potassium, fluoride, iron, copper, as well as B vitamins - niacin, vitamin B6 and pantothenic acid . The latter are valuable in that they support metabolic processes and the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Others are useful for the blood, maintaining blood pressure and a number of other processes in the body. Vitamin K
is also found in indigo fruits , which has a role in maintaining bone density , in addition to supporting blood clotting. According to research, this vitamin is also useful in reducing the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease .