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Mike (Reading, Pa) on 02/29/2016
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I saw an old acquaintance last week whom I haven't seen for years who told me that she was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. Before she took the medication recommended by her physician a friend of hers suggested that she eat 5 prunes a day because her friend had read that prunes were excellent way to combat the disease. My friend started to eat the 5 prunes daily and in a short time she went back to her doctor to see if the prunes were working. To her doctor's astonishment, her disease was greatly reversing. Praise The Lord! I did some research and found that there are mice studies backing up this therapy.
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Replied By Sheri (California ) on 03/12/2023

I read the same study but it was 9 prunes a day and it was at nutrition facts.org. It was a case study about osteoporosis and prunes increased bone formation. The study was done in Oklahoma. I read onions, handful of almonds and chia seeds have been good for osteoarthritis. Some prevent bone loss and some build new bone.
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Replied By Karen (Ontario) on 08/03/2024

I tried prunes daily and found they restored my bones. I was in the osteopenia range, so a t score of -1.2 in my hip. And on the next scan, I was -.8. Still room to improve, but I am happy to be out of the danger zone.
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Replied By mmsg (somewhere, europe ) on 08/04/2024

Karen, how many did you eat daily?

Replied By Tanya (Atlanta) on 08/06/2024

Prunes made no difference in my case of severe osteoporosis. Neither did other supplements. I refused shots prescribed by doctors.
One should eat food in normal quantities. Sugar in prunes is very high.

The only thing that works and it is common sense supported by results is skeletal strength improvement exercises program.

Also, always trust your gut instinct, use common sense, and question all advice, even here. I do.

Replied By Pam (Oregon) on 06/24/2026

Prunes did absolutely nothing for me. In fact, my bones got worse.

Replied By Art (California) on 08/04/2024

Hi mmsg,

You may find this interesting regarding prunes and osteopenia/osteoporosis :

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/prunes-for-osteoporosis

Here is a relevant quote from the article :

' Research suggests that daily consumption of 50 grams of prunes, which is equivalent to 5–6 prunes, is enough to benefit bone health. '

And this :

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/osteoporosis-supplements-art-solbrig.html

Art

Replied By mmsg (somewhere, europe ) on 08/05/2024

Hmm Art, that much daily would send some people to semi-permanent residency in the loo....

Replied By Art (California) on 08/05/2024

Hi mmsg,

You are correct for most people, but I did not recommend it, just posted the article about it in case Karen didn't reply to your question. If you go further back in this thread, you will see that there are suggestions of 5 prunes or 9 prunes per day.

An alternative to prunes is to take boron or borax as I mentioned in the article I wrote and linked to in my reply to you at the bottom of the reply. Boron is the active component in prunes that is thought to be beneficial for osteoporosis/osteopenia and what I suggested in the article. Prunes might be a good alternative for a person who also has constipation. Here is a link to that article again :

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/osteoporosis-supplements-art-solbrig.html

Generally you need to allow a year or so for prunes or other alternatives to start to show their benefit in osteoporosis. Good luck!

Art

Replied By mmsg (somewhere, europe ) on 08/06/2024

Thank you Art. Very informative.

Replied By mmsg (somewhere, europe ) on 08/06/2024

Tanya, OF COURSE appropriate exercises are part of an osteoporosis treatment plan!! The prunes and supplements only help along!

Replied By Tanya (Atlanta) on 08/06/2024

EC has excluded from my comment the very important information about the "appropriate" exercises". You would not have posed your comment in capital letters if it was posted in full.

I have POTS and severe osteoporosis, probably from spending a lot of time in my bed. I can't even hold a bottle of water in my hands without suffering severe bone pains next day. I can't exercise AT ALL. Needless to say that my already brittle bones aren't getting better.

When Osteostrong has opened its franchise in my city I had many hopes. I went for a free tour and got familiar with that they do. They asked for Okay from my cardiologist. Even though the "exercise" is not elevating heart rate, there is a load nevertheless. My cardiologist thought I could try. Since I am mostly bedbound and can only leave my house on my good days, actually hours, I could not even make it once a week as recommended. I did have few sessions though and the load was calculated in accordance with the state of my health. I didn't have bone pains the next day, for exercise, in my case, lasted less than a minute - and was ALL I NEEDED at that time. They increase the load gradually. I was supervised at all times - it is one on one sessions.

EC. Please so kindly reconsider removal of the vital information from my original post. Many people who are "walking in my shoes" may find it very helpful. It could become their last hope.

Thank you