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Additional Research,Other Health Conditions
A Diet Rich in Soluble and Insoluble Fiber Improves Glycemic Control and Reduces Hyperlipidemia Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Subjects with type 2 diabetes who consumed a diet containing food naturally rich in fiber (e.g., 50…
Additional Research,Other Health Conditions
Effect of Prune Consumption on the Ratio of 2-hydroxyestrone to 16a-hydroxyestrone
High fiber intake has been associated with a decreased breast cancer risk. This study investigated…
Additional Research,Other Health Conditions
Fiber’s Effect on Steroid Hormones and Breast Cancer
A high-fiber, low-fat diet intervention is associated with reduced serum bioavailable estradiol…
Additional Research,Other Health Conditions
Neutrophil Elastase Responses in Smokers and Nonsmokers Consuming Dried Plums
Neutrophil elastase, a marker of pulmonary inflammation, is secreted by macrophages within minutes…
Additional Research,Other Health Conditions
Dried Plums Promote Increased Antioxidant Capacity in Smokers and Nonsmokers
Smokers suffer from decreased antioxidant capacity, a risk factor for numerous chronic diseases.…
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Dried Fruit and Dental Health
According to the abstract, a thorough literature review found that common perceptions about dried…
Additional Research,Heart Health
Snack Selection Influences Nutrient Intake
Results of this study suggest that relative to a commercially processed low-fat cookie snack, dried…
Additional Research,Bone Health
Dried Plum’s Unique Capacity to Reverse Bone Loss and Alter Bone Metabolism in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Model.
This study compared the effects of dried plum on bone to other dried fruits (apple, apricot, grape…
Additional Research,Bone Health
Dietary Dried Plum Increases Bone Mass in Adult and Aged Male Mice
Bone is progressively lost with advancing age. Therapies are limited and the only effective…
Additional Research,Bone Health
Dried Plum Polyphenols Attenuate Detrimental Effects on Osteoblast Function
This cell culture study investigated how dried plum polyphenols and different concentrations ((0,…