Japanese apricot – Asian plum Prumus MUME was brought to Japan from China in the 8th century. Although the name plum has stuck to it, in fact, it is the fruit of a tree of the apricot family, and it has unique healing properties.
Not many people know about this amazing fruit, but in Japan, for many hundreds of years this fruit has played an important role as a source of vital energy and a proven way of maintaining health. So what is the secret of the Japanese apricot and can we also get closer to Japanese longevity with the help of the Mume plum?
If the Japanese did not eat Mume in the morning, then breakfast is considered incomplete. Even going on a long journey, the Japanese always took Mume with them, as an ambulance for poisoning, fatigue, indigestion, intestinal parasites, nausea and alcohol intoxication.
Mume is an excellent antiseptic and is actively used to prevent colds and not only. In the VIII-XII centuries. Fermented plum Mume was used as a medicine, it was part of the mandatory diet of the samurai.
The fruit of the Mume plum is very acidic, so it is eaten fermented or pickled.
The reason for the acidity of Ume is the presence of various acids and a very large amount of citric acid. In this she is a favorite among all fruits. The citric acid content of 1 Japanese apricot is equivalent to several lemons. This makes Ume plum an indispensable tool for boosting immunity, which prevents the appearance of colds and flu, in the fight against fatigue and more.
Fatigue and exhaustion are due to lactic acid are accumulated in the body, which, under the action of citric acid, is broken down into water and carbon dioxide, and they are easily excreted from the body. Therefore, this product is ideal for people with irregular working hours, stressful work, high physical exertion and athletes.
Citric acid is involved in all metabolic processes in our body - protein, fat, carbohydrate. It has the ability to remove toxins and toxins through the pores of the skin, improves skin elasticity, and promotes the absorption of calcium.
Plum Mume is rich in antioxidants, substances that neutralize free radicals, protecting cells from premature destruction, which helps our body stay young and healthy much longer. Studies have shown that the antioxidants present in Mume can reduce the risk of many diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. It is enough to eat 1 plum per day to supply the body with a sufficient amount of antioxidants.
The polyphenols present in the Japanese apricot (Mume plum) are able to stimulate the production of collagen, a building material for all connective tissues, which is responsible for the quality of the skin, for the functioning of joints, ligaments and bones. Polyphenols also support the work of cells responsible for bone synthesis, which qualitatively affects weak and fragile bones, reducing the risk of bone fracture.
In detoxification of the body, in fat metabolism and in the production of a protein responsible for blood clotting, the liver has a major function, so for the healthy functioning of our body, we need to ensure and maintain the healthy functioning of this organ. Some types of age spots on the skin are caused by a violation of the liver, so the presence of Share original (fermented apricot) in the diet for 2-3 months helps to eliminate them, but everything is individual.
Plum Mume is rich in antioxidants, substances that neutralize free radicals, protecting cells from premature destruction, which helps our body stay young and healthy much longer. Studies have shown that the antioxidants present in Mume can reduce the risk of many diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. It is enough to eat 1 plum per day to supply the body with a sufficient amount of antioxidants.
The polyphenols present in the Japanese apricot (Mume plum) are able to stimulate the production of collagen, a building material for all connective tissues, which is responsible for the quality of the skin, for the functioning of joints, ligaments and bones. Polyphenols also support the work of cells responsible for bone synthesis, which qualitatively affects weak and fragile bones, reducing the risk of bone fracture.
Fermented Mume is rich in fiber (dietary fiber), which is not digested by our digestive system, but provides regular stools, removes toxins and feeds useful intestinal micro flora.
Fiber regulates intestinal peristalsis, affecting the rate of passage of food through the digestive tract and provides the necessary amount of stool. Fibers contribute to the elimination of toxins, heavy metals and radionuclides from the body, the synthesis of vitamins B2, B6, PP – which we need for the beauty of hair and skin, weight loss and are a source of energy.
In addition, Mume fruits act on receptors that are responsible for the uptake of glucose by cells, which helps to normalize blood sugar levels.
Therefore, Japanese apricot can qualitatively accompany prophylactic diets for intestinal disorders, constipation, diarrhea, dysbacteriosis, diabetes mellitus, obesity, liver and gallbladder disease, atherosclerosis.
With natural antibacterial properties, Mume plum inhibits the development of yeast, mold and some other bacteria. It is a constant ingredient that is included in the traditional Japanese dinner, because. prevents food poisoning.
A study published in the journal Medical Hypotheses confirmed that mume fruits kill the bacteria that cause cavities and gingivitis. Also, its influence on curbing the activity of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which leads to gastritis, ulcers and stomach cancer, is recognized.
The Japanese apricot (mume plum) is very low in calories, but high in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. In the process of fermentation, it is additionally enriched with probiotics and vitamins of groups B, K and PP synthesized by them, and its main composition acquires an easily digestible structure.
The finished product is a fermented Japanese apricot Share Original for those of us who care about our health, prefer natural and wholesome food, prefer vitamins and trace elements created in a natural way, in a natural form, rather than chemically obtained “powder in capsules”.
Everything essential for the health of our body is already there and created by nature itself, which means that one Mume per day will take care of our health without additional help.
