Eating too many plums affects the stomach and tooth enamel.

According to Live Strong, plums are a sweet, sour, juicy fruit that is popular in the summer. Plums are rich in fiber and have no fat or bad cholesterol. One plum contains only 30 calories, 6.5 grams of sugar, 0.5 grams of protein and 1 gram of fiber.

Benefits of plums

Good for bones and joints: According to India Times, plums can significantly increase bone mineral density in the spine and forearms.

Improve memory: The antioxidants in plums help restore damaged brain cells. Eating 3-4 plums a day will help you improve your memory effectively.

Control blood sugar: Plums are a fruit with a very low glycemic index (GI), helping you control blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of diabetes.

Aids digestion: Plums contain a lot of fiber and isatin, sorbitol, which help regulate the function of the digestive system. Eating a lot of plums helps regulate intestinal motility, reducing the risk of constipation.

Plums have many health benefits, but eating too many plums is not good. Photo: Flickr.

Cardiovascular protection: One plum contains about 113 mg of potassium, which helps control high blood pressure, reduce the risk of stroke and prevent cardiovascular problems.

Weight loss support: Not only low in calories, plums are also rich in vitamins, minerals and nutrients necessary for those who want to lose weight and maintain body weight effectively.

Cancer Prevention: The red and blue pigments called anthocyanins found in plums are rich in antioxidants, which help eliminate free radicals in the body, preventing the risk of cancer.

Improve eyesight: In addition to vitamin C, plums also contain beta carotene, a nutrient that is especially beneficial for the eyes. Eating plums can help reduce the risk of developing macular degeneration, a disease that can lead to blindness.

Harmful effects of eating too many plums

Kidney damage: Plums contain a lot of oxalate, which hinders the body's absorption of calcium. This can lead to precipitation in the kidneys, the main cause of kidney stones and bladder stones. In particular, people with kidney disease or a family history of this disease should limit or avoid eating plums.

High acid content: This can affect the stomach and tooth enamel, especially in children. People with stomach problems will aggravate the condition if they eat a lot of plums.

Causes heat: Plums are hot, so eating a lot of plums can cause heat in the body, mouth ulcers, acne... In particular, pregnant women should not eat plums because they can easily cause heat and rashes, which is not good for their health and the fetus.

Reduces the effectiveness of some medications: Although rich in nutrients, plums can affect the effectiveness of some medications when eaten in large amounts. Due to plums' blood sugar-lowering effects, people who have just undergone surgery should not consume plums. Doctors recommend that patients stop eating plums 2 weeks before surgery.

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