Additional Research
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…
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…
Heart Health,Additional Research
Cereal Fiber Consumption Among the Elderly is Associated with Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Fiber, particularly cereal fiber, consumption among the elderly is associated with lower risk of…
Heart Health,Additional Research
Prune Suppresses Ovariectomy-Induced Hypercholesterolemia in Rats
This study investigated the efficacy of prunes on lowering cholesterol in an ovariectomized (ovx)…
Heart Health,Additional Research
Reducing Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Possibly Colon Cancer through high fruit and vegetable fiber intakes
High fruit and vegetable fiber intakes reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease and possibly…
Heart Health,Additional Research
Prune Fiber or Pectin Compared with Cellulose Lowers Plasma and Liver Lipids in Rats
The study tested the hypotheses that dietary fiber extracted from dried plums lowers plasma and…
Bone Health,Additional Research
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…