Despite the obvious health benefits - apricots are full of vitamins, trace elements and beneficial acids - you should not overdo it.

Due to the high sugar content, apricots (especially dried) are contraindicated for diabetics, and their juice saturated with fruit acids can irritate the digestive tract.

However, the benefits of a few apricots a day far outweigh the risks, because they…

They strengthen blood vessels and the heart

Fresh apricots contain slightly less potassium than bananas, and dried apricots hold the record for the content of this trace element. That's why cardiologists advise including this fruit in the summer diet - only 100-150 grams of apricots a day can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and reduce the level of "harmful" cholesterol in the blood.

Protect the liver

Turkish scientists have found a strong link between regular apricot consumption and a reduced risk of steatosis or fatty liver - although so far only in laboratory rats. But that connection is so clear that it already allows nutritionists to recommend apricots to those who care about liver health.

They reduce oxidative stress

Due to the high content of vitamin C and tocopherol, fresh and dried apricots have a pronounced antioxidant effect. By the way, proof of this is the exceptional popularity of oils and extracts of this fruit in the cosmetics industry - fortunately for us, the antioxidants of apricot do not only work for the skin, relieving oxidative stress in the cells of the whole body.

They help you lose weight

Apricots are friends of every "diet girl", because of their ability to easily and quickly remove excess water from the body and improve digestion. However, the "dietary" effect of apricots is easy to miss if you eat them in large quantities - remember, this fruit contains a lot of sugar.