Controlling heart rate and blood pressure

It contains potassium which is an important component of cell and body fluids that help in controlling heart rate and blood pressure. It also prevents platelet clotting which may result in disease like Arthrosclerosis, high blood pressure, stroke and coronary heart disease. It also maintains a level of healthy blood pressure. Fibre in plums helps to lower cholesterol levels. Plums also contain vitamin B6 which prevents homocysteine levels and reduces the possibility of heart attack.