Seeking Research Participants Entering Menopause What are we studying? We are investigating the intake of prunes as a preventative tool to combat bone loss in the transition to menopause What will you be asked to do? Consume prunes, calcium supplements, and vitamin D supplements daily for 18 months. Bone and blood tests will be conducted. Benefits Eligibility Age 44-55 years Overall good health Non-smoking Not using hormonal medication or hormonal contraceptives Not currently taking osteoporosis medication No menstrual period for at least 60 days but not more than 18 months Learn about your bone health Free prunes (if assigned to prune group) Free calcium and vitamin D supplements Contact the Women's Health and Exercise Lab at Penn State University to learn how you can become part of the research study! WOMEN'S HEALTH AND EXERCISE LAB Aft NOLLLABORATORY 814-863-4488 (Ana or Keiona) prunes@psu.edu Seeking Research Participants Entering Menopause What are we studying ? We are investigating the intake of prunes as a preventative tool to combat bone loss in the transition to menopause What will you be asked to do ? Consume prunes , calcium supplements , and vitamin D supplements daily for 18 months . Bone and blood tests will be conducted . Benefits Eligibility Age 44-55 years Overall good health Non - smoking Not using hormonal medication or hormonal contraceptives Not currently taking osteoporosis medication No menstrual period for at least 60 days but not more than 18 months Learn about your bone health Free prunes ( if assigned to prune group ) Free calcium and vitamin D supplements Contact the Women's Health and Exercise Lab at Penn State University to learn how you can become part of the research study ! WOMEN'S HEALTH AND EXERCISE LAB Aft NOLLLABORATORY 814-863-4488 ( Ana or Keiona ) prunes@psu.edu