The purpose of the dried plum study to is to determine if daily consumption of dried plums can prevent bone loss in post-menopausal women with low bone mass. This is a one year, randomized control trial. That is, participants will be randomized to a group and instructed to consume a certain amount of dried plums each day for 12 months or will be asked to refrain from consuming dried plums for 12 months. Throughout the study, participants will be asked to partake in a series of procedures, including blood, urine, and fecal sampling to assess various hormones and chemicals in the body, measurements of bone mineral density, and the completion of logs and questionnaires. Participants are compensated for their time.
Participant Inclusion Criteria
Post-menopausal
In generally good health
Non-smoking
Not currently taking osteoporosis medication
Not currently taking hormone therapy
In addition to the criteria above, there are further criteria that may disqualify a woman from participation.