Menopausal Women May Want to Pop Prunes Instead of Pills

New studies show the benefits of daily prune consumption helps build bone and ease digestive problems

Studies show prunes are beneficial for postmenopausal women to protect against osteoporosis and boost gut health. Shutterstock

Menopausal and postmenopausal women looking for a non-pharmacological solution to symptoms such as loss of bone density and digestive distress might find support from prunes.

A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that eating a serving of prunes every day preserved bone mass in the hips of postmenopausal women, potentially lowering the risk of fracture.