Additional Research

Viewpoint: Dried Plum, An Emerging Functional Food that May Effectively Improve Bone Health

This review summarizes findings of studies published to date which examine the beneficial effects…


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Dried Plums Improve Indices of Bone Formation in Postmenopausal Women

The study assessed the effect of daily consumption of 100 grams (10Ð12) of dried plums for three…


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Bone-Protective Effects of Dried Plum in Postmenopausal Women: Efficacy and Possible Mechanisms

Osteoporosis is an age-related chronic disease characterized by a loss of bone mass and quality,…


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Effects of Dried Plum (Prunes) on Bone Density and Strength in Men

Traditionally, osteoporosis has been viewed as a disease mostly affecting women, but cases in men…


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Effects of Dried Plum on Bone Biomarkers in Men

Osteoporosis in men is an overlooked yet increasingly important clinical problem that,…


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The Short-Term Effect of Prunes in Improving Bone in Men

Osteoporosis is a major health concern in aging populations, where 54% of the U.S. population aged…


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The Role of Prunes in Modulating Inflammatory Pathways to Improve Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women

The prevalence of osteoporosis among women aged 50 years and older is expected to reach 13.6…


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Dried plum consumption improves bone mineral density in osteopenic postmenopausal woman: A case report

The use of non-pharmacological alternatives to pharmacological interventions, e.g., nutritional…


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Dried plum mitigates spinal cord injury-induced bone loss in mice

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is accompanied by rapid loss of bone and increased risk of low impact…


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