INDIAN BLACK BERRY OR JAMUN IS GOOD FOR DIABETES

healthy reasons to eat jamun or Indian blackberry

Jamun fruit, also called Indian blackberry, is a popular seasonal fruit in India. Its deep purple colour and striking sweet, sour taste is one of the reasons the fruit is relished by everyone. But what makes it more desirable is that fact that it is loaded with nutrients that collectively work toward improving health. Here are some interesting health benefits of jamun you must know.

1# Good for diabetics: Jamun is used to treat diabetes by several traditional practitioners. Scientifically, it has a low glycaemic index, making it a good option for diabetics. A study published in theComplement Ther Med reviewed literature on anti-diabetic effects of jamun, suggesting that it holds significant potential to produce safer drugs for diabetes treatment . Another study showed that jamun seeds could lower blood sugar levels by 30% . The fruit is associated with lowered risk of secondary complications of diabetes.

2# Improves immunity and bone strength: The fruit also has healthy amount of nutrients like calcium, iron, potassium and Vitamin C, which makes it great for boosting immunity and bone strength. Besides jamun, you can eat these foods to improve your immunity without spending too much.

3# Helps increase haemoglobin count: According to a study conducted by Annamalai university, the fruit, being rich in Vitamin C and iron, helps increase haemoglobin count and treat anemia caused due to iron deficiency and deficiency of vitamin C. Read more on how you can improve your haemoglobin levels naturally.

4# Keeps heart disease at bay: Jamun is loaded with nutrients like ellagic acid/ellagitannins,  anthocyanins and anthocyanidins that confer upon them potent anti-inflammatory property . These compounds are also powerful antioxidants that prevent oxidation of cholesterol and plaque formation that contributes to heart disease. Besides, the fruit is also a rich source of potassium (a 100g serving of jamun fruits contains 55 mg of potassium) that helps prevent hypertension, a risk factor for heart disease.

5# Treats infections: Traditionally, different parts of the jaumun plant (leaves, bark and seeds) have been used for treating bacterial infections. The plant stores compounds like malic acid, gallic acid, oxalic acid and tannins which gives the plant as well as the fruits  being antimalarial, antibacterial and gastroprotective properties.

6# Leaves of the tree are good for your digestive and oral health: Leaves of the jamun tree are great for your digestive system and oral health. The leaves have been traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat diarrhoea and ulcers. They also have anti-bacterial properties which makes them an ingredient in many medicines for treating oral health problems.

7# May help prevent cancer: Several studies have investigated chemoprotective properties of the jamun. According to a study by Jagetia GC and colleagues the fruit extract has radioprotective properties, demonstrating that jamun extract inhibited radiation induced generation of free radicals that can cause cancer .

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