Prunes

The prune group maintained bone density while the control group had typical age-related bone loss. Maintaining hip bone density through daily prune intake is presented as clinically meaningful because hip fractures can be severe in older adults. The prune intervention used about 50 grams, or roughly five to six prunes, per day for 12 months. A Penn State study tested whether adding prunes could slow bone loss in post-menopausal women. Prunes may support bone health through a combination of minerals and plant compounds rather than a single nutrient.