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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…
Other Health Conditions,Additional Research
Fiber’s Effect on Steroid Hormones and Breast Cancer
A high-fiber, low-fat diet intervention is associated with reduced serum bioavailable estradiol…
Other Health Conditions,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…
Other Health Conditions,Additional Research
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…
Other Health Conditions,Additional Research
Dried Fruit and Dental Health
According to the abstract, a thorough literature review found that common perceptions about dried…
Other Health Conditions,Additional Research
Dried Plums Promote Increased Antioxidant Capacity in Smokers and Nonsmokers
Smokers suffer from decreased antioxidant capacity, a risk factor for numerous chronic diseases.…
Bone Health,Additional Research
Dried Plums Prevent Ovariectomy-Induced Bone Loss in Rats
In an animal model of hormone deficiency, female rats were fed dried plums at 5 percent and 25…
Heart Health,Additional Research
Dried Plum Consumption Improves Total Cholesterol and Antioxidant Capacity and Reduces Inflammation in Healthy Postmenopausal Women
Dried plums contain bioactive components that have demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory…
Heart Health,Additional Research
Dried Apple versus Dried Plum: Impact on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Postmenopausal Women
This 1-year clinical trial investigated the effect of dried apple (75 g) vs dried plum (about 100…
Heart Health,Additional Research
Snack Selection Influences Nutrient Intake
Results of this study suggest that relative to a commercially processed low-fat cookie snack, dried…