Introduction: Fruits are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and bioactive compounds including polyphenols, carotenoids, and organosulfur compounds. These substances influence many biological processes related to chronic and infectious diseases in human. Methodology: Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, NIH database, Science-Direct, and other relevant electronic databases were used to write a narrative educational review. The following keywords were used to find relevant articles: Types of fruit having antioxidant, fruits for disease management, nutritional compound of fruits, minerals found in fruits, different vitamins of fruits, vitamins for disease management, and therapeutic application etc. The bioactive components of fruits, dietary requirement, pharmacological action, vitamin and mineral content, study results, suggested mechanisms of action, and fruit species were all screened and examined from the chosen studies. Topic: This review provides a comprehensive overview for major fruits and their pharmacological activities against important diseases, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease, neurodegeneration, cancer, immune and respiratory diseases, gastrointestinal health, and inflammation. This article also summarizes category of fruits and how these fruits work against diseases, the key information from previous studies, and practical dietary recommendations. Conclusion: Fruits are a rich source of bioactive nutritional substances, such as vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and phytochemicals, which are important for managing and preventing common human health problems. Incorporating fruits into regular dietary habits can be considered a simple, safe, and sustainable strategy for improving overall health.
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