Additional Research

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…


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Fiber’s Effect on Steroid Hormones and Breast Cancer

A high-fiber, low-fat diet intervention is associated with reduced serum bioavailable estradiol…


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Neutrophil Elastase Responses in Smokers and Nonsmokers Consuming Dried Plums

Neutrophil elastase, a marker of pulmonary inflammation, is secreted by macrophages within minutes…


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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…


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Snack Selection Influences Nutrient Intake

Results of this study suggest that relative to a commercially processed low-fat cookie snack, dried…


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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…


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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…


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Dried Plum Polyphenols Attenuate Detrimental Effects on Osteoblast Function

This cell culture study investigated how dried plum polyphenols and different concentrations ((0,…


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