Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Prunes do not mediate a rapid rise in blood sugar concentration despite being high in simple sugars, likely due to high fiber, fructose, and sorbitol content.
Prunes provide energy from sugars but do not cause rapid blood sugar spikes, likely due to their fiber and sorbitol content. They can be a safe energy source for most people.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
Prunes are good source of energy in the form of simple sugars, but do not mediate a rapid rise in blood sugar concentration, possibly because of high fiber, fructose, and sorbitol content.
Why this rating
The paper is a review, citing potential mechanisms rather than primary clinical trials.
Source
Chemical Composition and Potential Health Effects of Prunes: A Functional Food?
Maria Stacewicz‐Sapuntzakis et al. · Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition · 2001
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