Additional Research
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…
Bone Health,Additional Research
Dried Plum Prevents Bone Loss in a Male Osteoporosis Model via IGF-I and the RANK Pathway
The study was designed to determine the extent to which dried plum prevents skeletal deterioration…
Bone Health,Additional Research
DP Prevents Bone Loss in an Osteopenic Rat Model of Osteoporosis
This study evaluated whether dried plum was able to restore bone mass in osteopenic ovariectomized…
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…
Heart Health,Additional Research
Dried Plums (prunes) Reduce Atherosclerosis Lesion Area in Apolipoprotein E-Deficient Mice
The apoE-deficient mouse, which develops atherosclerotic lesions rapidly when fed cholesterol, was…
Heart Health,Additional Research
Plant Polyphenols Could Decrease the Risk of Premature Mortality from Major Clinical Conditions
Epidemiological evidence suggests that diets rich in fruit and vegetables decrease the risk of…