Great source of antioxidants

Kakadu plums have a high antioxidant content. They have 6 times the polyphenol content and 13.3 times the antioxidant activity of blueberries. Antioxidants aid in the neutralization of unstable chemicals known as free radicals. Excessive amounts of these chemicals can be harmful to your health and create oxidative stress. Free radicals form naturally, but poor diet and environmental pollutants such as air pollution and cigarette smoke can increase their quantities.

Furthermore, research has connected free radicals to health issues such as cancer, brain degeneration, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, and heart and kidney disease. Antioxidants can bind to free radicals and protect your cells from their damaging effects. The high antioxidant content and activity of Kakadu plums mean they may help prevent and fight disease. Still, more research is needed to determine the effects of the fruit itself.