A recent study in the journal Food & Function suggests that postmenopausal women who regularly consume prunes may have better gastrointestinal health. A form of bacteria known as Lachnospiraceae, which has been connected to a decrease in inflammatory markers and the preservation of a healthy intestinal barrier, was shown to be enriched by daily prune consumption, according to the study. The 143 postmenopausal women who participated in the study were divided into three groups: those who consumed no prunes, 50g per day, and 100g per day. The findings demonstrated that after a year of eating prunes, the microbiomes of the women underwent considerable alterations. According to the study’s authors, employing prunes as a non-pharmacological intervention for gut health may be affected by these findings. Prunes are a simple and practical natural, whole food that may be included to regular meals or snacks. This study adds to the expanding amount of investigation into the connection between eating prunes and gut health.

https://doi.org/10.1039/D2FO02273G