Comparative effects of dried plum and dried apple on bone in postmenopausal women
Aside from existing drug therapies; certain lifestyle and nutritional factors are known to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Among the nutritional factors; dried plum or prunes (Prunus domestica L.) is the most effective fruit in both preventing and reversing bone loss. The objective of the present study was to examine the extent to which dried […]
Dietary supplementation with dried plum prevents ovariectomy-induced bone loss while modulating the immune response in C57BL/6J mice.
Abstract: This study was designed to investigate the effects of dried plum on the changes in bone metabolism and the immune response associated with ovarian hormone deficiency. Adult female C57BL/6J mice were either sham-operated (Sham) and fed AIN-93 diet (control) or ovariectomized (OVX) and fed a control diet with 0%; 5%; 15% or 25% dried […]
Randomised clinical trial: dried plums (prunes) vs. psyllium for constipation
Background: Treatment of chronic constipation remains challenging with 50% of patients dissatisfied with current therapy. There is an unmet need for natural and safe alternatives. Dried plums (prunes) have been used traditionally for constipation but their efficacy is not known. Aim To assess and compare the effects of dried plums and psyllium in patients with […]
Report: prunes and liver function: a clinical trial.
Prunes are used by folks as a remedy of various diseases including hepatitis. A clinical trial was designed to see the effects of prunes (Prunus domestica) on liver function. 166 healthy volunteers were divided into three groups randomly. Either three (about 11.43g) or six (23g approx.) prunes were soaked in a glass of water (250ml) […]
Snack selection influences nutrient intake; triglycerides; and bowel habits of adult women: a pilot study
Because appropriate snacking can promote a healthy body weight and serve as an important contributor to a healthy diet for women; identification of suitable foods for incorporation between meals is essential. We investigated the influence of short-term (2 weeks) incorporation of 100-kcal servings of snacks of dried plums vs low-fat cookies twice daily on total […]
Short-term effects of a snack including dried prunes on energy intake and satiety in normal-weight individuals
The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that a preload including dried prunes consumed as a snack before a meal; compared to an isoenergetic and equal weighed bread product preload would: (a) have greater short-term effect on satiety measured by subsequent ad libitum meal intake; (b) induce greater satiety as assessed by […]
Dried plums (prunes) reduce atherosclerosis lesion area in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice
Dried plums are a fruit high in pectin with substantial antioxidant activity. Previous studies in rats and man indicate that dried plums or plum fibre lower liver and plasma cholesterol; respectively. The apoE-deficient mouse; which develops atherosclerotic lesions rapidly when fed cholesterol; was used to determine the ability of dried plums to reduce atherosclerosis. Diets […]
Viewpoint: dried plum; an emerging functional food that may effectively improve bone health
Osteoporosis is a debilitating disorder that affects both female and male; albeit to a greater extent in women than men. As the demographic shift to a more aged population continues; a growing number of men and women will be afflicted with osteoporosis and a search for potential non-pharmacological alternative therapies for osteoporosis is of prime […]
Effect of dried plums on colon cancer risk factors in rats
Dried plums (that is; prunes) are a fruit that show promise as a food to lower colon cancer risk; based on their high content of dietary fiber and polyphenolics. In this study; we have examined the effect of diets containing dried plums on the number of colonic precancerous lesions (aberrant crypts; ACs); fecal bile acid […]
Antioxidant properties of plum concentrates and powder in precooked roast beef to reduce lipid oxidation
Boneless beef roasts (Semimembranosus + Adductor) were injected (20%) with a brine containing (1) no plum ingredient (control); (2) 2.5 or 5% fresh plum juice concentrate (FP); (3) 2.5 or 5% dried plum juice concentrate (DP); or (4) 2.5 or 5% spray dried plum powder (PP). Whole roasts were cooked; vacuum-packaged and stored at