“Currently, there are a limited number of randomized controlled trials conducted in aging men and women that explore the relationship between prune consumption and cardiovascular-related blood biomarkers,” said Mary Jane De Souza, PhD, FACSM, FANK, Distinguished Professor, Pennsylvania State University, and principal investigator of the postmenopausal women study (
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“We want to advance the research on this topic area to better understand how prune consumption relates to cardiometabolic health outcomes, especially in the aging population that often experiences an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease.”
Mounting Burden of Heart Disease
Cardiovascular diseases are among the leading causes of death in the United States (2✔ ✔Trusted Source
Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics (2023, January 18). Leading causes of death
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) and risk factors include high cholesterol levels, diabetes, obesity, and aging (3✔ ✔Trusted Source
Know Your Risk for Heart Disease
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). One of the primary dietary recommendations to lower cardiovascular disease risk is to consume a wide variety of fruits and vegetables (4✔ ✔Trusted Source
The American Heart Association Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations
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). As a whole fruit with no added sugars, prune consumption may support healthy dietary patterns and promote better outcomes related to cardiovascular health.
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“It is exciting to see research on prune consumption and cardiovascular health expand,” says Andrea N. Giancoli, MPH, RDN, Nutrition Advisor, California Prune Board. “While all fruits and vegetables provide essential nutrients, prunes make for an easy, convenient and versatile snack or recipe ingredient that is accessible year-round and can help support consumers’ cardiovascular health goals.”
These two studies represent the latest additions of research on prune consumption and human health. Previous research has shown that daily prune consumption can help support gut health, bone health, and weight management.
References:
- Rationale and study design of Randomized Controlled Trial of Dietary Supplementation with prune (dried plums) on bone density, geometry, and estimated bone strength in postmenopausal women: The Prune study – (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451865422000588)
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics (2023, January 18). Leading causes of death – (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/leading-causes-of-death.htm)
- Know Your Risk for Heart Disease – (https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/risk_factors.htm)
- The American Heart Association Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations – (https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/nutrition-basics/aha-diet-and-lifestyle-recommendations)
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