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…


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Consumption of Prunes as a Source of Dietary Fiber in Men with Mild Hypercholesterolemia

The study tested the hypothesis that dietary fiber in dried plums can lower plasma cholesterol…


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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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Short-term Effects of a Snack Including Dried Prunes on Energy Intake and Satiety in Normal-weight Individuals

This study investigated the effect of a preload including dried prunes eaten as a snack prior to a…


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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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