Money Today L’Officiel = Reporter Park Young-bok | 29.12.2023 17:47
Plums offer a non-drug approach to health, including anti-inflammatory and bone health benefits.
Research results show a reduction in inflammatory indicators and relief of osteopenia in postmenopausal women… Demonstration of the effects of plums on health
/Photo courtesy of the California Prune Association According to new research findings published in The Journal of Nutrition, daily consumption of prunes in postmenopausal women may reduce inflammatory markers linked to bone formation signaling pathways and alleviate osteopenia. Mary Jane De Souza, lead researcher and professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Pennsylvania State University, said: “Osteopenia is a disease that affects most women over the age of 50, but there is no cure.” There are medications or hormone treatments, but they have the downside of carrying the burden and risk of lifelong management,” he said. “It’s important,” he said.
The results of this study showed that daily consumption of 50-100 g (about 5-12 pieces) of dried plums significantly reduces inflammatory cytokines, which are inflammation-controlling proteins, and activated monocytes, a type of immune cells known to primarily cause chronic inflammatory responses. . It turns out.
In particular, compared to the control group that did not consume dried plums, when 50 g of plums were consumed per day, tumor necrosis factor-α decreased and when 100 g were consumed, Interleukin-1β, Interleukin- 6 and Interleukin (Interleukin)-8 it was found that secretion and activated monocytes were decreased.
“Plums are rich in bioactive substances such as vitamins, minerals, phenolic acids and polyphenols,” said Professor Connie Rogers, chair of the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Georgia and co-author of the study. synergistic effect, controlling activated monocytes and suppressing bone resorption and secretion of inflammatory cytokines,” she said of the research findings.
/Photo courtesy of the California Prune Association This study was conducted as a companion study to a large-scale, single-center, randomized, parallel-design clinical trial (hereinafter referred to as the “Prune Study”) conducted over a 12-month period. The Prune study selected participants among postmenopausal women aged 55 to 75 years, non-smokers and not severely obese who had not consumed phenolic supplements or fruit containing large amounts of phenols (apples or blueberries) for at least 2 months before the trial clinic. The aim was to study indicators of immunity, inflammation and oxidative stress linked to the effects of plums on bone health.
183 participants were divided into a control group that consumed no prunes (n=70), a group that consumed 50 g per day (n=67) and a group that consumed 100 g per day (n=46 ) and a run-in period For 12 months after conception, the researchers followed guidelines for consuming prunes.
The participants recorded their daily plum consumption in a diary, and the researchers monitored this diary to ensure that the participants ate the plums as directed. At this point, if more than 80% of the suggested standard was consumed, the guidelines were considered met and all participants were found to have consumed more than 90% of the standard amount.
Participants’ indicators of immunity, inflammation and oxidative stress were measured at the beginning and end of the study. Additionally, participants were given 1200 mg and 800 IU of calcium and vitamin D3, respectively, based on the recommended daily intake. In addition to this, no separate dietary restrictions were applied to the participants.
Professor de Souza said: “The results of this study were announced in the context of growing research and growing interest in the ‘pharmacological effects of food’ and support the findings of previous studies I conducted using the same data. For example, previous studies have shown that eating “In postmenopausal women, pelvic bone mineral density decreased by 1.5 percent compared to those who consumed 5 to 6 prunes per day,” he said. “Whereas osteopenia is a common disease in postmenopausal women, these studies show a significant effect of “It has an important meaning because it consistently indicates this,” she said.
“The numerous reports and findings of plum research supported by the association help improve public health and inform the public about the benefits of foods in disease prevention and health management,” said Donn Zea, president of the California Prune Association. he is doing his best to ensure solid scientific evidence on plum nutrition and to widely publicize the health effects of plums based on this,” he said.
4 to 6 California plums provide approximately 100 kcal (calories) and are a superfood that provides abundant nutrients such as over 20 vitamins and minerals. It is a premium dried fruit enjoyed in many countries and cultures around the world. Research on the health effects of California plums is helping to improve our understanding of the beneficial effects of plums on health and their ability to reduce the risk of chronic disease.
“California plums, loved for their fresh, chewy texture, are a great natural snack for bone health,” said Kim Min-jeong, representative of the California Prune Association’s Korean office. “We are happy that this study has demonstrated its effectiveness.” “We plan to carry out many activities so that Korean consumers can enjoy the healthy snack of California plums in various ways,” she said.
Meanwhile, the California Prune Association, founded in 1952, is an organization representing plum growers and processors under the management of the California Department of Agriculture. California is the largest plum producer in the world, and plum growers are located in 14 counties between Sacramento and San Francisco. Joaquin Valleys, holding it in his hand
The association promotes California plums as a food that can be enjoyed healthily for a lifetime and is solidifying its position as a premium plum together with the craftsmanship of farmers who have grown plums for generations while adhering to rigorous food safety and sustainability standards of California.
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