
A systematic review of literature was carried out to summarize the available evidence on the impact of plums (Prunus species domestica and salicina) on disease risk factors and health outcomes.

The increased interest in plum research has been attributed to its high phenolic content, mostly the anthocyanins, which are known to be natural antioxidants.

Research on the health effects of plum continue to show promising results on its antiinflammatory, antioxidant and memory-improving characteristics. In recent times, plums have been described as foods with health-promoting properties.
