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Three benefits that you didn’t know about prunes
Learn about the health benefits of prunes.
They help bone health: properties that strengthen bone health are attributed to them, possibly due to the variety of phenolics present in the fruit.
An animal study revealed that dried plums and their extracts improve bone formation. “These studies are consistent with clinical studies showing that dried plums may exert beneficial effects on bone mineral density (BMD),” quotes the National Library of Medicine.
Avoid blood sugar spikes: Because they are rich in fiber, they help promote digestive health, improving intestinal transit that causes constipation. In addition, fiber helps control blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
