Additional Research

Prune Juice Has a Mild Laxative Effect in Adults with Certain Gastrointestinal Symptoms

The study was undertaken to investigate whether prune juice affects gastrointestinal function in…


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Effect of Dried Plums on Colon Cancer Risk Factors in Rats

The study examined the effect of dried plums on the number of precancerous lesions (aberrant…


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Cellular and Physiological Effects of Probiotics and Prebiotics

The biological mechanisms of action of probiotics and prebiotics include direct effects in the…


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Effects of a High-Fiber Diet on Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome- A Randomized Clinical Trial

A modest fiber intake in patients with irritable bowel syndrome relieved symptoms, but this…


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Dietary Fiber and C-Reactive Protein: Findings from National Health and Gut Health

High concentrations of C-reactive protein (CRP) are considered a marker for inflammatory disease…


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Antioxidant Activity of Prune (Prunus domestica L.) Constituents and a New Synergist

Antioxidants from prunes were isolated, identified and antioxidant activity assessed by the ORAC…


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LC/ES-MS Detection of Hydroxycinnamates in Human Plasma and Urine

Hydroxycinnamates are present in high concentration in prunes. Little is known about the absorption…


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Chemical Composition and Potential Health Effects of Prunes: A functional food?

This systemic literature review summarizes the chemical composition of prunes and their biological…


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Contribution of Individual Polyphenolics to Total Antioxidant Capacity of Plums

The effect of polyphenolics on antioxidant capacities of plums, the amounts of total phenolics,…


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Quantitative evaluation of antioxidant components in prunes (Prunus domestica L.)

Prunes are known to show high antioxidant activity on the basis of the oxygen radical absorbance…


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