Additional Research
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…
Bone Health - Clinical,Additional Research
Effects of 12 Months Consumption of 100g Dried Plum (Prunes) on Bone Biomarkers, Density, and Strength in Men
Several male animal studies have demonstrated bone-protective effects of dried plum; however, no…
Bone Health,Additional Research
Dietary Dried Plum Increases Bone Mass, Suppresses Proinflammatory Cytokines and Promotes Attainment of Peak Bone Mass in Male Mice
Building on previous work in which diets with dried plum (DP) were shown to increase bone volume…
Bone Health - Clinical,Additional Research
The Effect of Two Doses of Dried Plum on Bone Density and Bone Biomarkers in Osteopenic Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
Building on their previous research that demonstrated the ability of 100 g of dried plums/prunes to…
Bone Health,Additional Research
Dried Plum Diet Protects from Bone Loss Caused by Ionizing Radiation
In the abstract, the authors state that bone loss caused by ionizing radiation is a potential…
Bone Health - Clinical,Additional Research
Effects of low dose of dried plum (50 g) on bone mineral density and bone biomarkers in older postmenopausal women
Our previous findings in osteopenic postmenopausal women indicated that daily consumption of 100 g…
Bone Health,Additional Research
Evidence for Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidative Properties of Dried Plum Polyphenols in Macrophage RAW 264.7 Cells
According to the abstract, the researchers investigated the anti-inflammatory and antioxidative…
Bone Health - Clinical,Additional Research
The Effect of Dried Plum on Serum Levels of Receptor Activator of NF-kB Ligand, Osteoprotegerin and Sclerostin in Osteopenic Postmenopausal Women: A Randomised Controlled Trial
The mechanisms by which dried plums impart bone-protective properties remain unclear. Recent…
Bone Health - Clinical,Additional Research
Comparative Effects of Dried Plum and Dried Apple on Bone in Postmenopausal Women
This study examined the extent to which dried plum reverses bone loss in osteopenic postmenopausal…