Dried plum's unique capacity to reverse bone loss and alter bone metabolism in postmenopausal osteoporosis model.

Interest in dried plum has increased over the past decade due to its promise in restoring bone and preventing bone loss in animal models of osteoporosis. This study compared the effects of dried plum on bone to other dried fruits and further explored the potential mechanisms of action through which...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth Rendina, Kelsey D Hembree, McKale R Davis, Denver Marlow, Stephen L Clarke, Bernard P Halloran, Edralin A Lucas, Brenda J Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3612052?pdf=render