Additional Research
Explore scientific research on California Prunes, including studies related to nutrition, bone health, digestive health, heart health, weight management and overall wellness.
Heart Health,Additional Research
Dried Apple versus Dried Plum: Impact on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Postmenopausal Women
This 1-year clinical trial investigated the effect of dried apple (75 g) vs dried plum (about 100…
Heart Health,Additional Research
Snack Selection Influences Nutrient Intake
Results of this study suggest that relative to a commercially processed low-fat cookie snack, dried…
Bone Health,Additional Research
Dried plum consumption improves bone mineral density in osteopenic postmenopausal woman: A case report
The use of non-pharmacological alternatives to pharmacological interventions, e.g., nutritional…
Bone Health,Additional Research
Dried plum mitigates spinal cord injury-induced bone loss in mice
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is accompanied by rapid loss of bone and increased risk of low impact…
Bone Health,Additional Research
Dried Plums, Prunes and Bone Health: A Comprehensive Review
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans advocate for increasing fruit intake and replacing…
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…