A Recommended Read for all Women

[GardenerJH]

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Hats off to the British for doing these kinds of studies.

[Fruitandnutcase]

Thank you for that - I’m off to stock up on dried plums - no harm in trying.

[t1gernidster]

What strange foods to test and a very small number of women used. Interesting though.

[Fruitandnutcase in reply to t1gernidster]

I’ve known about prunes for quite a while so I can see why they decided to investigate them - I just didn’t know how helpful they were and you are correct - it’s a small group for the test but it is encouraging and for me the fact that any research is being carried out by anyone other than drug companies is very encouraging.

[LM100]

The researchers are based in the USA. Good to see that somebody is doing research on osteoporosis. About time there were alternatives to bisphosphonates!

[Fran57]

Thank you for this…. I shall read it with great interest, since I have been having prunes (almost) every day since my diagnosis.

Take care,

Fran 😉

[Jumpey]

Really helpful. Thanks for posting.

[scd2211]

Thank you for sharing this research. It’s really helpful.

[HealthELiving]

Great study. I do consume prunes but not 9-10/day... have to gradually work up!

[GardenerJH in reply to HealthELiving]

I have been eating 5 or 6 prunes a day for the last year and a half after reading an old study out of Australia. I also take a K2 supplement. I went from Osteoporosis to Osteopenia in the first 10 months. I even take them with me when I travel. 100 gms is a lot of prunes. This study even commented that it is hard to keep up with 100 gms a day. psu.edu/news/health-and-hum...

[TeddyandCocoa in reply to GardenerJH]

I eat 6 prunes a day based on this study? Do you mind sharing the dosage you take of vitamin K2?

[GardenerJH in reply to TeddyandCocoa]

I eat 5-6 prunes at breakfast and take 100 mcg of Vitamin K2 MK-7 at lunch. I take no prescription drugs. I eat a Paleo diet with an emphasis on vegetables. I use Avocado oil sparingly. Brush it on my potatoes. 1 Tablespoon in a bottle of my homemade dressing. I use vegetable broth to saute. I eat all meats but mostly fish and chicken. No dairy and no grains except some white rice occasionally because it is used in most gluten free flours . I am a firm believer that your nutrition should be tailored to your health needs and change as you age.

[HealthELiving]

I have been consuming 4-5 with D3 and K2. I also went from OP to Osteopenia after about the same timeframe. I take them with me as well... After this study and others, I will be trying to increase a bit slowly.

[Coffee56]

Thanks for posting this helpful study.