Additional Research
Additional Research,Heart Health
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…
Additional Research,Heart Health
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…
Additional Research,Heart Health
Prune Suppresses Ovariectomy-Induced Hypercholesterolemia in Rats
This study investigated the efficacy of prunes on lowering cholesterol in an ovariectomized (ovx)…
Additional Research,Bone Health - Clinical
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…
Additional Research,Bone Health
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…
Additional Research,Bone Health - Clinical
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…
Additional Research,Bone Health
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…
Additional Research,Bone Health - Clinical
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…
Additional Research,Bone Health - Clinical
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…
Additional Research,Bone Health - Clinical
Viewpoint: Dried Plum, An Emerging Functional Food that May Effectively Improve Bone Health
This review summarizes findings of studies published to date which examine the beneficial effects…