@guinivere I agree. I think prunes have many benefits but I am skeptical that they are the magic food that can preserve bone over other fruits and veggies. When I was first diagnosed with osteo I added prunes, about 6-8 a day, along with all the other nutrition and exercise protocols. It did not help me preserve bone, in fact I lost a lot of bone during that time frame. Also keep in mind that the California Prune Board provided the funding, prunes and participants for the studies and two of its authors are members of the Nutritional Advisory Panel for the California Prune Board. I think a healthy dose of skepticism is warranted here. Certainly a good food to include in your diet along with all of the other nutritious foods that can support our health and bones but likely not a magic bullet.