Khatta Alo Bukhara - Dry Plum | AMANAT

Khatta Alo Bukhara - Dry Plum

Plums and prunes are health-promoting and disease-preventing foods. The difference between their glycemic indices is 24 units, with prunes' being lower. Prunes have higher amounts of macronutrients, fiber, minerals, specifically iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, copper, zinc, and phosphorus, vitamins, particularly A, E, K, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and amino acids. Prunes have a longer shelf life since they are dehydrated. HEALTH IMPACT Digestion Prune's high fiber and polyol content contribute to its laxative effects (1). Therefore, they can be beneficial for constipated people, specifically for mild constipation cases. The high fiber content also helps in staying fuller for longer. Mental Health Studies have pointed out the anti-anxiety effect that prunes have. Oxidative stress is correlated with anxiety problems, so the anxiolytic effect of prunes may be mainly through some contents that ameliorate the antioxidant defense mechanism. The plum fruit has been shown to enhance cognition and memory. Cancer Numerous studies have shown that prune suppresses certain types of human cancer cell growth. It is hypothesized that the anticancer action of prunes is due to the antioxidant compounds that it contains. A study has shown that plums contain many types of phytochemicals that play a role in preventing cell proliferation in breast cancer cell lines. Cardiovascular Health Several studies have shown the lipid-lowering effect of prunes resulting in atherosclerosis prevention .Moreover, research has shown that plum juice, rich in anthocyanin, plays a role in reducing blood pressure. The high vitamin C content of the plum fruit enhances iron absorption. Muscle Mass Plums contain polyphenols that encourage muscle formation. This is of particular importance in certain chronic diseases where muscle wasting is a problem.

Brand

Amanat

Category

Herbs & Spices

Weight

100 g

PKR 145