The phenolic acids of Agen prunes (dried plums) or Agen prune juice concentrates do not account for the protective action on bone in a rat model of postmenopausal osteoporosis

This study was designed to 1) Analyze whether the main phenolic acids of DP control preosteoblast proliferation and activity in vitro; 2) Determine if the polyphenolic content of DP or DP juice concentrate is the main component improving bone health in vivo; and 3) Analyze whether DP metabolites directly modulate preosteoblast physiology ex vivo.

Source: Nutrition Research - October 18, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laurent Léotoing, Fabien Wauquier, Marie-Jeanne Davicco, Patrice Lebecque, David Gaudout, Stéphane Rey, Xavier Vitrac, Laurent Massenat, Salim Rashidi, Yohann Wittrant, Véronique Coxam Tags: Original Research Source Type: research