The hormonal changes of menopause can cause bone density to decline even further, which is a sign of aging that often affects women. Osteoporosis is a common consequence associated with an increased risk of fractures.
A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D is recommended as part of the prevention strategy. Prunes could also be added to the list. According to current research, they could help prevent osteoporosis or at least slow down the progression of the disease. Positive effects, such as against constipation, were already known, and plums are also rich in vitamin B, iron and potassium.
reduce stress
Plums may also help prevent bone loss, according to researchers at Penn State University in the United States. They believe it has something to do with their ability to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. Osteoporosis is caused by these two factors. According to Connie Rogers, professor of nutrition science, the consequences of these inflammatory processes can increase the risk of weak bones. “Including plums in the diet may help protect bones by slowing or reversing this process,” she writes in the study, published in the journal Advances in Nutrition. They looked at 16 previous studies (including a rodent model) for review.
In all studies, dried plums were found to reduce inflammation. Bone density of the forearm and lower spine was improved by eating ten plums a day for a year. Prunes are thought to affect the gut microbiome and prevent inflammation in the colon as a possible mechanism.
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