Lately, I have been craving prune juice. No, I am not having any issues; I just crave it sometimes. I looked up the nutritional info today, and I was really kinda surprised. Prune juice is actually good for things other than what it is usually used for..I think I have been craving it for the B vitamins in it. It is high in sugar, but I water mine down, and only have it once in a great while, so I'm not too worried about that.🙂
EDIT- Ha ha ha....After seeing that prune juice is very high in vitamin B6, I looked up what B6 does for the body, and according to
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"Vitamin B6 helps lower homocysteine levels by acting as a cofactor for enzymes that convert homocysteine into cysteine, another amino acid. Adequate intake of B6, along with B12 and folate, is important for maintaining healthy homocysteine levels and reducing the risk of related health issues." droracle.ai Wikipedia
My MTHFR and other issues I have make me have high homocysteine levels.. Ha ha ha...I'm glad I listen to my cravings when they are not too bad for me..🙂
Here's a comprehensive list of the vitamins and minerals found in prune juice, along with their nutritional values for a typical serving size of 1 cup (about 8 ounces or 240 mL):
Nutrient Amount per Serving % Daily Value Calories 176 - 182 - Protein 1.5 - 2 g 3% Total Fat 0 g 0% Sodium 10 - 15 mg 0% Total Carbohydrates 43 - 45 g 16% Sugars 41 - 42 g - Dietary Fiber 2 - 3 g 8% - 12% Calcium 30 - 31 mg 3% Iron 3 - 3.02 mg 17% - 38% Magnesium 35 - 36 mg 9% Phosphorus 64 mg 9% Potassium 706 - 707 mg 15% Zinc 0.5 - 1 mg 4% - 9% Copper 0.2 mg 22% Manganese 0.39 - 0.4 mg 17% Selenium 1.5 - 2 mcg 3% Vitamin A 7 - 8 IU 0% Beta Carotene 5 - 6 mcg - Vitamin C 10 - 11 mg 11% - 12% Thiamin (B1) 0.04 - 0.1 mg 3% Riboflavin (B2) 0.18 - 0.2 mg 10% - 14% Niacin (B3) 2.0 mg 13% Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.27 - 0.3 mg 5% Vitamin B6 0.5 - 1 mg 38% - 43% Folate (B9) 0 mcg 0% Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0% Vitamin K 8.7 - 9 mcg 7% - 8%
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I didn’t see Boron on that list and it is really important for arthritis and also proper GI function (to avoid constipation). I have seen someone talk about how it regulates things in the body and helps lower the rate of cancer in those who have proper levels of it. I took Boron and Moringa when I was having arthritis and joint pains bad enough I didn’t want to get up and move around much and it alleviated it within a week or two.
