Healthy, Postmenopausal Women

Subjects will consume Two Dried Plums per day

Two Dried Plums per day

Subjects will consume Six Dried Plums per day

Six Dried Plums per day

Dried Plums and Chronic Disease Markers

Impact of California Dried Plums on Markers of Bone, Cardiovascular and Digestive Health

To determine whether short-term (two weeks) intake of California dried plums will improve markers of bone health, as measured by a serum marker of bone remodeling called C-telopeptide, beta-cross-linked (CTX)

To determine whether short-term (two weeks) intake of California dried plums will improve vascular function, as measured using peripheral artery tonometry (PAT).

To determine the extent in which dried plum intake changes colonic fermentation products in dried plums.

Blood analyses will include measurements of complete blood cell count, comprehensive metabolic panel, and lipid profile.

Body weight will be recorded at baseline and after two weeks of dried plum intake.

The baseline office blood pressure measurement will be obtained (3 measurements 5 minutes apart after a 15 minute rest).

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Dried Plums and Chronic Disease Markers

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