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Dried Fruit and Dental Health
According to the abstract, a thorough literature review found that common perceptions about dried…
Other Health Conditions,Additional Research
Dried Plums Promote Increased Antioxidant Capacity in Smokers and Nonsmokers
Smokers suffer from decreased antioxidant capacity, a risk factor for numerous chronic diseases.…
Other Health Conditions,Additional Research
Neutrophil Elastase Responses in Smokers and Nonsmokers Consuming Dried Plums
Neutrophil elastase, a marker of pulmonary inflammation, is secreted by macrophages within minutes…
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Fiber’s Effect on Steroid Hormones and Breast Cancer
A high-fiber, low-fat diet intervention is associated with reduced serum bioavailable estradiol…
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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…
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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…