Article Got prunes? Prunes may preserve bone density and strength in older women
Article Got prunes? Prunes may preserve bone density and strength in older women
Quote:“This is the first randomized controlled trial to look at three-dimensional bone outcomes with respect to bone structure, geometry and estimated strength,” said Mary Jane De Souza, distinguished professor of kinesiology and physiology at Penn State. “In our study we saw that daily prune consumption impacted factors related to fracture risk. That’s clinically invaluable.”
Penn State, June 25 2024.
https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/got-prunes-prunes-may-preserve-bone-density-and-strength-older-women/
Quote:“This is the first randomized controlled trial to look at three-dimensional bone outcomes with respect to bone structure, geometry and estimated strength,” said Mary Jane De Souza, distinguished professor of kinesiology and physiology at Penn State. “In our study we saw that daily prune consumption impacted factors related to fracture risk. That’s clinically invaluable.”