The BEST FRUIT for Osteoporosis! UPDATE!
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- Опубліковано 1 чер 2024
- Dr. Doug Lucas discusses the impact of prunes on bone health, based on a study conducted on postmenopausal women. The conversation also explores the concerns about the high carbohydrate content of prunes and its potential impact on blood sugar levels and overall metabolic health. He emphasizes the importance of individual carbohydrate tolerance and consulting with healthcare professionals before making dietary changes.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Feedback on Prunes
04:57 Concerns About the High Carbohydrate Content of Prunes
09:14 Considerations for Incorporating Prunes into the Diet
I started eating prunes as my dessert after a 5:30 pm dinner after watching your video on them. They are pretty much my only sugar, as I’ve cut all the rest out of my diet. I also eat low carb. I do have pre diabetes, and check my blood sugar every morning. Dessert prunes are not bad for my sugar and great for my digestion. They also help a lot with my propensity to eat into the night, which is horrible for my fasting blood sugar! Im happily full after dinner and “dessert “ and feel satiated until bedtime. I’m so appreciative I learned about including them in my diet. So…thank you!!
I also eat prunes as my dessert! I love them
Glad to hear this! Thank you for sharing!
It’s interesting how much recommendations change in 6-9 months. Hard to keep up/trust anyone.
The problem is we are individual! And these podcasts are general guidelines.
It really is a rabbit hole people can go down. This thing is good, until a few months from now when it’s not. Honestly, I’m getting to the point where I turn off these type of videos.
That’s because it’s becoming more clear that no one really knows anything for sure. Throwing stuff at the wall to see what sticks.
I'm thinking the same
Most recommendations will change as we learn new things about them, crikey look at Covid it shut down the world at first, now we have different recommendations for Covid just as we do for prunes. At least Dr Doug tells us about any changes he has found to different thiings, that I like.
Thank you for this, you answered so many questions.
I am glad you enjoyed it!
A comment mentioned the prune content of boron may be the reason. Is that being researched?
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Enjoy your videos trying help hubby with Osteoporosis thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching!
Wish I could eat prunes. In the first prune video you said it might be the boron in them that helps bone, so that is my hope.
Yes!
Love this so spot on
Thank you for watching!
The GI of prunes is low. From the web "The glycemic index (GI) of unprocessed, unsweetened, and dried prunes is 29, which is for a serving of 60 grams, or about six prunes." Eat a serving of orunes by itself as a midafternoon snack will keep the Glycemic Load low.
The effects of prunes in your G.I. system sneaks up on you. I think you should make sure you know you’re tolerance for them.
Thank you for sharing!
I have recently been adding prunes to my diet for such mentioned benefits. The way I have been doing this, I am currently dividing them in my day. I am eating 2-3 prunes in the late afternoon when I take my second dose of calcium. I eat the other 2-3 after dinner, around 7 pm. I have found breaking up the amount of prunes to be easier on the stomach. Plus, I can evaluate through my day, with the amounts of fruits, vegetables complex carbohydrates that I have already consumed, which can sometimes make the affects of eating more complex carbohydrates, like prunes, hard on the stomach. So far this seems to be working. I have only been doing this for the past two months. I cannot say if it’s had any impact on my DEXA, since I am not due for another for 2 years. I’ve only been recently reevaluating and researching how I could better manage bone health, since I am not yet willing to go big Pharma just yet. These videos are very informative. Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I am glad this video was helpful!
Yes! I have been spreading them out thru the day for nearly a year. I find it tough to eat more than 1 with breakfast and also up my protein during that meal. Usually don’t eat more than 3 per day as I was also worried about the sugar. Interesting info here on that subject. My next DEXA is in June and after 2 years of changing up my protein intake, adding collagen and other vitamin supplements, I’m interested to see the result and hoping BMD is static or improved. 🤞 I also am very active and lift weights. I’ve had 2 doctors tell me I should be on meds for OP since June 2022 after just turning 63.
I’m doing the AlgaeCal bone builder pack and drinking a protein shake daily with calcium. Everything else I’m doing the same. Hoping for a better dexa this Fall. So much information and Dr’s just want you to start the drug therapy. Fingers crossed!
Thank you for sharing this! Sounds like you are on the right path, we look forward to hearing about your journey!
I have been on prunes (50gr) for one year, plus vitamin D and magnesium plus regular gym. My DEXA improved slightly. I had hypoparathyrodism surgery in Feb. 2022. My DEXA improved since then -- still osteoporotic.
Could it be that you had HYPERparathyroidism, (not HYPO), that disease causes osteoporosis.
Thank you for sharing your experience!
Keep it up you've seen improvement! You may want to add vit K2
This sounds like a lot of sugar in the morning. That would put me to sleep. I eat protein in the morning. The other problem with prunes is that I am already quite regular, and I don't want anything with laxative effects.
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Dr Doug! I’ve been wondering exactly that about the sugar and carb load when I eat 5-6 prunes in the afternoon.
I think going forward I will adjust and eat half as many, because there’s also Boron in my multivitamin.
That’s a big help 😊
Thank you for sharing. I am glad you enjoyed this video!
I love prunes and dried fruit in general
I love healthy whole carb foods I've never been a fan of meat and animal foods except dairy but I've never liked eating meat fish or eggs,, it's just too really really bad that eating prunes and dried fruits won't cure osteoporosis that would be so amazing if they did
Thank you for sharing!
Hi Doc! I just found your channel and I love it!! I was wondering if you had, or could do, a diet video specific to those who carry one or two copies of APOE4?
Thank you for this recommendation, I will discuss this with my team!
I gave up eating 6 prunes a day when I discovered they were spiking my blood sugar. I am nearly pre diabetic as a result. I threw the rest of the prunes into the bin.
I am looking forward to having healthier blood sugar in the next test.
Thank you for sharing!
My 83 year old mom has eaten prunes for breakfast very regularly for many many years. She had a total hip replacement surgery done last month!
Hip replacement due to arthritis, not osteoporosis, I assume? Cartilage and bone density are different things🙃
Thank you for sharing!
Prunes or grandma’s remedy. Prunes also have sugar. Prunes are probably a great natural thing to eat, but I think they make you go potty! If boron is the reason, then we should just take some boron. It seems that grandma’s recipes have a lot of good stuff in them, but we’d like to know if it’s sensible to have them or to have the supplements today.
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Thx
Thank you for watching!
I have osteoporosis ,I tried only 3 prunes every day but they gave me stomach cramps and wind so I stopped. Red onions are ok with me though ,no side effects and I believe they may have some benefits to me
Thank you for sharing your experience!
I don’t like Prunes . But I use Prune juice for constipation ! It works every time ! But hard to get the drink down . Ugh I have IBS as well . Where are you located Dr .?
Hi! Thank you for sharing. We are located in NC but our program is 100% virtual so that we are able to see patients in other areas of the country :)
Good to know. Carnivore > a year. Was eating 6 prunes / d. Will decrease to 4 / d and eat them "first" at the meal (~ OMAD). Thank-you
Thank you for watching!
I wanted to continue 50gm of prunes but my cgm showed dried prunes were too much so i swapped for tinned prunes found some 9gm/100g carbs and can manage that split in 2 portions ... I like them
Thank you for sharing!
Still not mention that the study was funded by the California Dried Plum Board who also provided the prunes?
Two years ago, I added 5 prunes/day as a snack at around 11 a.m. I am not diabetic. They make me feel full which staves off snacking on less healthy things. I have not had any "sugar crashes" from them. I did reduce some other fruit from my diet to accommodate the addition of prunes. I have monthly labs for another medical condition, and my fasting glucose is always at the lower end of the range. I never had an A1C. I have not had a DEXA for 1.5 years. Because I have revamped my diet, added in the needed supplements and increased my strengthening exercises, it will be hard to determine if prunes are making a difference. I do use Cronometer for tracking of my nutrients.
Thank you for sharing your experience!
I felt so badly because I could no longer eat prunes, first because I actually like them, and then I felt bad because of the OS implications. (IBS is quite painful.)
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I am glad this video was helpful, thank you for watching!
I have eaten prunes as part of my lunch for quite some time, well before your first video on this. My diet is 70% carbs by calorie (from fruits and veggies, not grains or refined sugar etc), and I don't have A1c or other insulin, sugar related issues, am at lower end of healthy BMI so not overweight, ApoB and lipids fine, etc. I also get about 1.7g or so of protein per Kg bodyweight and eat a fiber rich diet including lots of greens. Cannot say if affecting BMD or BTMs, as there are other factors in my life that would affect that.
Thank you for sharing this!
Almonds are also supposed to also help with bone density. Combine them?
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What about supplements? I use Boron drops. I like prunes but sometimes this is easier . Or eat 1-2 prunes and a couple drops in fluid
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I am a 71 year old gal and my son is 43, we both eat 4 prunes a day. We walk every day and we are very active. I rather eat prunes than junk snack the so many people eat and do not move. Prunes is God's food
Thank you for sharing!
At what A1c level should you avoid adding prunes to your diet ?
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I am a retired 74 year old podiatrist. I have osteopenia. I started 6 prunes about 6 months ago. I also take K2 MK7, vit D 3, B12, and CoQ10. I don't take any prescription medications. I eat a whole food plant based diet,with tons of protein. I got very sick on the keto diet and had to stop. I have lost 70 lbs on the whole food plant based diet. I am very active and exercise 2 to 3 hours a day. My T scores were 2.1 except the spine at 0.3. I will be retested again next Feb, but my doctor says that the Dexa scan is not a good predictor of future fracture. He said there is a blood or urine test that is much better. My body does well with a lot of complex carbs. We did test my A1c, and it was 5.0. I am not a diabetic. Your thoughts?
What test is better for predicting future fracture?
@@nessieness5433 NTx test
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As a raging diabetic with Osteoporosis, will just one single prune per day be of benefit to my Osteoporosis ? ONLY one prune, please. If I am required to eat more than one prune per day, then, I will not be eating ANY prunes. It is hard enough as it is to keep my bloodsugar in check so I ask for your response…..in understanding, please.
I think as the GI of prunes are low, diabetic patients also can have it. There is a video of a doctor“goodbye diabetes 10 exercises..”
Saw the particular video I mentioned? It is very effective. UA-cam wont let me give full details! Twenty years back our doctor told my husband that he was pre diabetic and medicine should be started within a few years. Then he started doing that Doctor’s exercises daily and still his sugar level is absolutely normal.
@@beenageo Thank you so much, Beenageo !
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@@Dr_DougLucas Doug, you took 56 words to say you refuse to answer me unless I follow you by joining you on a specific website…….when all you had to say was either a “ Yes “ or a “ No “. ALL of this for a few extra bucks ? 😳
I guess taking the boron via supplementation could be a solution?
You need to exercise.
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Another problem with prunes is the very high acrylamide (a carcinogen) content.
Thank you for sharing!
Are medjool dates also good for osteoporosis?
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Yes. Prunes maybe not so good with high blood sugar pre diabetes
Right, thank you for sharing!
I was over joyed to see prunes being discussed but I barely got to the end - sketchy info, and now very hesitant to take prunes.
Thank you for sharing. I always advise speaking with your doctor first if you have any other conditions that could be affected by specific nutrition recommendations.
Exercise is the best medicine…
Agree and my friend reversed with it.
Thank you for sharing!
I believe my friends who reversed their bone density without any medication or too much restriction. They did not take calcium supplements but did 3 times a week weight resistance etc exercise for 3 years. Too much information is like this just stressful…sometimes
Hi! Thank you for sharing this, our goal is to share as much information on the latest findings about nutrition, movement, hormones and more as there are some who may not be able to partake in certain things due to previous conditions. We hope those who are unable to do resistance training can find other takeaways from this channel. It is better to keep moving forward in anyway possible then not try at all :)
@@Dr_DougLucas Thank you. I understand and it’s good to know. New information change often which make me wonder. So we as patients have to select the best option from latest research etc.
If the girl wearing the GCM ate prunes straight after a long fast, I would have thought a decent amount of glucose would have been immediately taken up by the cells leaving only a moderate amount circulating in her blood. Just a thought. 🤷♀️
Thank you for sharing!
I love prunes. I've always loved prunes. And I am 1 of those people That could eat a whole box of prunes With no effect whatsoever. I have been eating a few Each day Trying to limit the amount that I eat So that they last. I have no idea how they have been affecting My osteoporosis. I was just recently diagnosed. I waited a long time To be tested. I am I am now72. I am not able To take Medication For the osteoporosis for I have terrible Side effects.
Thank you for sharing this!
In dexa scan my L3 is -3.4,L4 is - 3.5 .any chance to improve my spine with vitamins .doctor prescribed for alendronate.but I did not start medication.i am 70 years. I have vitamin D and iron deficiency. Please advise me.
I would think you’d need to make an appointment.
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I take boron. I don’t need the sugar and carbs and I’m not running to the bathroom! 🙂
Yup, they are not for everyone!
If people are adding those prunes on top of their current diet, then they have added calories. One prune has around 20 calories, so 4-6 prunes would be about 80-120 calories, and 10-12 prunes would be about 200-240 calories. And those extra calories are every day. It adds up. Of course they will gain weight. The study could have instead swapped those prunes for other carbohydrates in the diet, to keep the intervention calorie-neutral. Better would be to swap for items that have sugar or simple carbohydrates. That is, drop out such things as cookies or donuts for prunes.
Thank you for sharing!
I can't take the texture of prunes.
They are not for everyone!
Well, the fruits have also a lot of fructose and eating too much fruits can lead to fatty liver because the high amount of fructose will be stored as a fat in our body… it does not surprise me that too much prunes per day will increase fat in our body
Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you for sharing!
All you need is meat and resistance training to heal osteoporosis. It’s really that simple.
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How about other foods containing boron? Why is everyone so obsessed with prunes?
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You use all your medical jargon which I don't understand. You even refer to prunes in grams. You cant weigh grams at the grocery store. It's weighed in pounds.
Thank you for your feedback. I will be sure to keep this in mind for future videos!