Additional Research

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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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 Plum Polyphenols Inhibit Osteoclastogenesis

This study investigated dried plum polyphenols' effect on osteoclast differentiation and activity…


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Type of Snack Influences Satiety Responses in Adult Women

This study assessed the effect of different snack foods on satiety, plasma glucose and hormone…


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