Daily Prunes May Preserve Bone Mass and Strength in Older Women: Penn State Study

Eating prunes daily could slow the progression of age-related bone loss and reduce fracture risks in postmenopausal women, according to a study led by researchers from Pennsylvania State University. The study authors found that postmenopausal women who consumed at least four to six prunes daily for one year preserved their bone structure and strength in the weight-bearing area of their shin bones. “This is the first randomized controlled trial to look at three-dimensional bone outcomes with respect to bone structure, geometry and estimated strength,” lead study author Mary Jane De Souza, a distinguished professor of kinesiology and physiology at Penn State, said in a news release. “In our study we saw that daily prune consumption impacted factors related to fracture risk. That’s clinically invaluable....