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Dried Fruit and Dental Health
According to the abstract, a thorough literature review found that common perceptions about dried…
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Dried Plums Promote Increased Antioxidant Capacity in Smokers and Nonsmokers
Smokers suffer from decreased antioxidant capacity, a risk factor for numerous chronic diseases.…
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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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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Prune Suppresses Ovariectomy-Induced Hypercholesterolemia in Rats
This study investigated the efficacy of prunes on lowering cholesterol in an ovariectomized (ovx)…