

Previously, dietary intervention with dried plums has been shown to prevent orichidectomy-induced decreases in BMD, microstructure, and biomechanics in male rats however, this has yet to be studied in a clinical setting in adult males. Chronic inflammation alters bone remodeling, which is one contributor to bone loss therefore, foods rich in antioxidants, such as dried plums (Prunus domestica L.), are of great interest for preventing chronic inflammation. population age 50 and older have low bone mineral density (BMD).

Osteoporosis has significant public health importance for both women and men, where 54% of the U.S.
