Eating prunes improves bone density

World Osteoporosis Day (WOD), organized by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), takes place every year on October 20 to emphasize the importance of bone health. This year, Sunsweet is joining the IOF as a nutrition supporter for WOD, with the goal of helping people lead healthier lives and reduce the preventable risk of osteoporosis.

Bone strength and density are crucial components to overall well-being and can be heavily influenced by nutrition. Emerging research suggests that the nutrients found in prunes can lead to improved bone health*. Namely, a recent study suggests that osteopenic, postmenopausal women who ate 50 grams of prunes per day (about 4-5 prunes) for six months experienced improved bone mineral density at the end of the clinical trial.

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*Metti D, et al. Effects of low dose dried plum (50g) on bone mineral density and bone biomarkers in older postmenopausal women.