Doctors told, than useful for the prunes of the body.
Regular consumption of prunes in the amount of 5-6 pieces per day can improve bone health.
In the study, experts were given to women after menopause who were prone to weakening of bones as a result of lower levels of estrogen, 50 g of prunes – which is equivalent to 5-6 pieces – or placebo for six months. The results showed that women who ate prunes, had stronger and denser bones.
A possible explanation lies in the fact that prunes contain chemicals that block the reabsorption of bone, a process which bones become susceptible to fractures as they age. A similar effect can also be obtained by eating fresh plums, experts say.
