Thanks to their drying process, which drastically reduces the presence of water, dried prunes have a high concentration of nutrients and sugars that can be easily assimilated. They contain fibres and a good amount of minerals, such as potassium, zinc and magnesium. They also contain quite a good percentage of antioxidants, which can limit the harmful effects of free radicals. They are mainly known for their laxative properties, but they also have tonic, energetic and depurative properties for the body. The vitamin A that prunes contain is very beneficial to nails and hair, because it slows their ageing process down. Prunes are also rich in potassium, iron, vitamin B1 or thiamine as well as other vitamins, which are essential for cells to assimilate sugars and turn them into energy for our body.