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This review evaluates the biological properties of Prunus fruits and their potential health benefits regarding chronic disease management.

June 20, 2026PlantsOpen Access

Biological Activity and Potential Health Benefits of Edible Prunus Fruits: A Narrative Review

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Narrative review compares biological properties of Prunus fruits, suggesting health benefits in chronic disease management.

This review evaluates the biological properties of Prunus fruits and their potential health benefits regarding chronic disease management.
Review of eleven Prunus species from literature published between 2000 and May 2026.
Focus on in vitro and in vivo studies while excluding certain types of research.
Utilized databases including PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar.
Prunus fruits showed various biological activities including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects.
Sour cherries were found to enhance sleep and inhibit xanthine oxidase activity.
Apricots demonstrated promising hepatoprotective properties.

Służały et al. (2026) studied this question.

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