topicPrune Gut Microbiota Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 4 7 Menopause is associated with a rapid decline in bone mineral density (BMD) and deterioration in bone quality, thus compromising bone strength and predisposing postmenopausal women to increased risk for osteoporosis and fragility fractures.
evidence level4
citationSimpson Abigayle M. R. (2024)
sourceGut microbes differ in postmenopausal women responding to prunes to maintain hip bone mineral density
topicPrune Gut Microbiota Randomized Trial
claimCalcium and vitamin D supplementation is considered a standard nutritional therapy for managing fracture risk (,).
evidence level4
citationSimpson Abigayle M. R. (2024)
sourceGut microbes differ in postmenopausal women responding to prunes to maintain hip bone mineral density
topicPrune Gut Microbiota Randomized Trial
claimThere is increasing interest in leveraging select foods and bioactive food components for ameliorating bone loss and reducing fracture risk.
evidence level4
citationSimpson Abigayle M. R. (2024)
sourceGut microbes differ in postmenopausal women responding to prunes to maintain hip bone mineral density
topicPrune Gut Microbiota Randomized Trial
claimDietary interventions are aimed at prevention of bone loss or as co-therapies to osteoporosis treatment.
evidence level4
citationSimpson Abigayle M. R. (2024)
sourceGut microbes differ in postmenopausal women responding to prunes to maintain hip bone mineral density
topicPrune Gut Microbiota Randomized Trial
claimAlong with the striking effect on bone health, GC treatment and 25% DP supplementation led to drastic shifts in gut microbiota composition and several specific changes are strongly associated with bone health.
evidence level4
citationChargo NJ (2024)
sourceGlucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis is prevented by dietary prune in female mice.
topicPrune Gut Microbiota Randomized Trial
claimGlucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIO) is a significant side effect of prolonged glucocorticoid (GC) treatment.
evidence level4
citationChargo NJ (2024)
sourceGlucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis is prevented by dietary prune in female mice.
topicPrune Gut Microbiota Randomized Trial
claimChronic GC treatment also leads to trabecular bone loss and gut microbiota dysbiosis in mice.
evidence level4
citationChargo NJ (2024)
sourceGlucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis is prevented by dietary prune in female mice.