Plums also help in maintaining the heart health. Dark coloured plums contain more amount of antioxidant called anththocyanins that prevent cell damage due to its anti-inflammatory effects and also checks cholesterol oxidation.They also contain other poly phenolic compounds like lutein and cryptoxanthin. These compound also further help reduce oxidative stress on the cells.

Plums are rich in dietary fibre. The compounds sorbitol and isatin, found in plums help to maintain bowel movements and regulate smooth flow.Sorbitol is a natural laxative that assists the large intestine to absorb water and stimulate bowel movement, thereby relieving constipation. Isatin may help in regulating the function of the digestive system.

Plums are useful for the prevention of cancer, especially breast, gastrointestinal and respiratory tract cancers. Anthocyanins, which are reddish blue pigments in this succulent fruit, protect against cancer by mopping the free radicals present. Vitamin A found in abundance in plums is also known to protect from oral and cavity cancer. Plums are particularly good in preventing breast cancer.The antioxidant power of plums and their phytonutrients cease the development of the breast cancer cells but does not kill the healthy cells.

Plums are a rich source of vitamins, especially vitamin A.Vitamin A is important for healthy eyes and sharp vision and protects against macular degeneration.Plums are a rich source of carotenoid zeaxanthin. Plums not only keep the eye membrane healthy but also protect us against the damage caused by UV light.

Eating plums can boost the bone health, especially of post-menopausal women.Vitamin K in plums have the ability to reverse bone loss in women in their menopause. It can reverses bone loss due to the rich amount of phenolic and flavonoids compounds present in it, apart from vitamin K. It also contains boron which plays an important role in ossification and actively participates in the preservation of the bone density and the general upkeep of the bones.