PlumSmart
Clinically Proven to
Help Regulate Digestion.
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A Natural Digestive Health Solution
• Clinically proven to help regulate digestion.*
• 3g of prebiotic fiber, magnesium and
potassium work together to maintain a
healthy digestive tract.
• Delicious 100% juice filled with nutrients,
including 120% RDA of vitamin C.
• New PlumSmart Light has only 60 calories
and 11g of sugar per 8oz serving.
* Data on file, Cheskin & Mitola, September 2008
PlumSmart. Delicious, Crisp,
Refreshing and Clinically Proven!
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A recent clinical study showed that PlumSmart helps regulate digestion. One
8oz glass of PlumSmar t consumed daily for two weeks provided relief from
constipation symptoms – equally effective as the leading fiber supplement
and more effective than placebo.1
The Gastrointestinal Tract, Intestinal
Transit, Diet and Constipation.
Intestinal transit is the passage of gut intestinal
provide relief from constipation without resorting to
potent laxatives.3 They appear to work through the
effect of their high fiber content, sorbitol, xylitol and
phenolic compounds. These tend to draw water into
contents through the digestive system. The average
the lower GI tract, soften stools and speed GI transit
transit time from mouth to rectum in healthy adults is
times.
about three days. Transit time varies between
individuals and within individuals depending on diet.
PlumSmart, which is made from the same variety
of plums grown for prunes and prune juice, offers a
Transit time is longer in women than
unique solution. There are a
in men, increases with age and can
number of ingredients in PlumSmart
speed up with stress. Slow intestinal
juice that work together to aid
transit often results in constipation,
digestion by “keeping things
usually defined as fewer than one
moving” through the intestinal tract
bowel movement per day on average
including sorbitol, magnesium,
and/or hard or difficult to pass stools.
potassium and the prebiotic fiber
Constipation is the most common
digestive complaint, periodically or
dextrin. Sorbitol, which is naturally
occurring in plums, helps stimulate
continually affecting nearly a quarter
bowel activity. The minerals magnesium and
of the US adult population and accounting for
potassium help the body’s muscles contract and
upwards of $400 million in health care costs,
relax. Specific to the digestive system, these minerals
$2.5 million physician visits annually, as well as lost
work productivity and impairment of health-related
quality of life.2 There is a need for tasty, safe, dietary
supplements to facilitate bowel function in
constipated individuals.
Prunes have long been known to have a beneficial
effect on constipation and have been shown to
improve gastrointestinal (GI) transit times and often
help the action of peristalsis - the rhythmic
contraction of smooth muscles to propel contents
through the digestive tract. Fiber helps to pull water
into the gut, which also aids elimination. An 8oz glass
of PlumSmart contains 3g of fiber, partially from the
natural fiber occurring in plum juice, but also from the
addition of prebiotic fiber dextrin.4
PlumSmart has a unique blend of
Prebiotic Fiber, Magnesium & Potassium.
1) Data on file, Cheskin & Mitola, September 2008
2) Schaefer & Cheskin, 1998; Whitehead, Drinkwater, Cheskin, et al, 1989
3) Ferrer & Boyd, 1955; Stern, 1966; Lundberg, 1984; Durand, et al, 1991; Beverly & Travis, 1992; Sairanen, et al, 2007
4) Carolyn O’Neil, Registered Dietitian
PlumSmart® Clinical Study
Summary of Findings
In a clinical study conducted by doctors at a top research university, Sunsweet
PlumSmart juice was found to help regulate digestion when 8oz were consumed daily
for two weeks. Specifically, the study provided evidence to support the daily use of
PlumSmart as a well accepted and effective treatment for stool softening and rapid
relief (within 24 hours) of constipation symptoms, especially for women.
Thirty-six subjects participated in the six-week study. Each subject was instructed
to consume each of three treatments – PlumSmart, apple juice alone (control), and
apple juice with Metamucil® – on a daily basis for two weeks. The order of the
treatment was randomized. Subjects completed daily diaries with questionnaires
assessing stool frequency, consistency, compliance, hunger and satiety in real time.
In addition, participants were monitored bi-weekly at the public health clinic, where
additional measurements were taken.
Immediate Relief
PlumSmart
4.7x more likely
to provide
immediate relief
from constipation
Relief Within 24 Hours
58%
50%
Subjects using PlumSmart were 4.7 times more
likely to have immediate relief (within 24 hours)
from constipation compared to placebo (apple
juice). Women were 8.5 times more likely.
58% of participants reported relief within the first
24 hours after consumption of PlumSmart
compared to 28% for apple juice alone and 50%
with apple juice and Metamucil.
72% of women reported relief of constipation
within 24 hours when using PlumSmart compared
to 29% with placebo and 50% with Metamucil.
28%
PlumSmart
apple juice
Softer stool was associated with PlumSmart compared to apple juice alone and
apple juice with Metamucil. Subjects also reported an increase in bowel movements,
decrease in hard bowel movements and decrease in straining.
8.2
8.1
6.0
apple juice
apple juice
w/ Metamucil
Eating foods rich in fiber and
essential minerals should be a
daily, healthy habit to promote
good digestive health. Food
groups of fruits, vegetables
and whole grains serve up
plenty of fiber, so eat them in
abundance. Drink plenty of
water to help fiber do its job.
Here are some easy ways to
add fiber, essential minerals
and vitamins to your day:
Look at fiber-rich fruits as
ingredients in a meal as well
as healthy snacks (i.e. prunes,
raisins, pears, apples).
Choose cereals that provide at
least 2g of fiber per serving.
Try the rich, nutty flavor of
short-grain brown rice
(4g of fiber per cup).
Add vegetables to meals
whenever you can: in soups,
on pizza, in sandwiches or
tossed with pasta.
apple juice w/
Metamucil
PlumSmart
Good Digestive
Health… Daily
The taste of PlumSmart was preferred to that of
apple juice with Metamucil. On a 10-point Likert
scale, participants reported an average rating of
8.2 (+/- 2.1) for the taste of PlumSmart, compared
to 8.1 (+/- 2.4) for apple juice alone and 6.0 (+/- 2.6)
for apple juice with Metamucil.
Data on file, Cheskin & Mitola, September 2008
Add a glass of fiber-rich juice
to your daily morning routine.
Now there’s PlumSmart, the
refreshing all-natural plum
juice that works just like prune
juice (hey, it’s from the same
fruit!) and tastes GREAT!
PlumSmart is a crisp-tasting,
all-natural plum juice that helps regulate the
digestive system effectively and gently.
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Have you tried Sunsweet PlumSmart juice?
PlumSmart
The refreshing taste of this clear and crisp juice may surprise you. Made from fresh
100% JUICE, NO SUGAR,
SWEETENERS OR PRESERVATIVES ADDED
plums, before they’re dried into prunes, Sunsweet PlumSmart has all of the well-known
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 8 fl oz (240 ml)
Servings Per Container 6
digestive benefits of prune juice with a deliciously different taste. As nutrition professionals
Amount Per Serving
know, client compliance with diet recommendations is easier to achieve when they enjoy
Calories 160
Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
what they’re eating or drinking! And it does the job.
quarter of adults. Sunsweet PlumSmart offers a more appealing and gentler alternative to
fiber supplements, stool softeners and laxatives. And it works quickly. While other foods
such as probiotic yogurts aid digestion often within two weeks of daily consumption, a
•
•
Thiamin 4%
•
Vitamin B6 8% •
Phosphorus 4% •
Zinc 2%
•
clinical study shows that Sunsweet PlumSmart juice works much more quickly to regulate
the digestive system – within 24 hours of first use. So the bottom line is that Sunsweet
PlumSmart juice is a well-accepted and effective dietary solution for the relief and
prevention of constipation that your clients can drink every day.
0%
2%
10%
12%
12%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 120%
Calcium 4%
Iron 4%
Niacin 8%
Folate 4%
Magnesium 6%
Manganese 6%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000
calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher
or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Calories: 2,000
2,500
Less than 65 g
80 g
Total Fat
Less than 20 g
25 g
Sat Fat
Cholesterol Less than 300 mg 300 mg
Less than 2,400 mg 2,400 mg
Sodium
3,500 mg 3,500 mg
Potassium
300 g
375 g
Total Carbohydrate
25 g
30 g
Dietary Fiber
Your patients will enjoy drinking PlumSmart, either for preventative maintenance or to
alleviate a problem. PlumSmart contains 3g of fiber per 8oz serving and provides 100%
RDA of vitamin C. A touch of ginger and chamomile have been added to further enhance its
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4
soothing benefits. PlumSmart Light, a lower calorie version, meets the needs of clients with
•
Protein 4
INGREDIENTS: PLUM JUICE AND GRAPE JUICE
(WATER, PLUM JUICE CONCENTRATE, GRAPE
JUICE CONCENTRATE), DEXTRIN (DIETARY FIBER),
CARROT AND BLUEBERRY JUICE FOR COLOR,
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), CHAMOMILE
EXTRACT, GINGER JUICE, AND CITRIC ACID.
diabetes and others looking for foods and beverages with less sugar.
Carolyn O’Neil MS, RD
0%
0%
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 55 mg
Potassium 360 mg
Total Carbohydrate 36 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 26 g
Protein 0 g
Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints, affecting nearly a
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PlumSmart Light
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35% JUICE, NO PRESERVATIVES ADDED
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 8 fl oz (240 ml)
Servings Per Container 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60
Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
Naturally Powerful Foods
For over 90 years, Sunsweet has been delivering delicious,
naturally powerful foods that help people lead healthier lives.
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 20 mg
Potassium 135 mg
Total Carbohydrate 15 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 11 g
Protein 0 g
Vitamin A 0%
More information is available at:
PlumSmart.net SmartDigestiveHealth.com
800.417.2253
© 2008 Sunsweet Growers, Inc. Sunsweet,® PlumSmart,® PlumSmart ® Light and Ones™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sunsweet Growers, Inc.
Metamucil® is a registered trademark of Procter and Gamble.
Calcium 2%
0%
0%
0%
1%
4%
5%
12%
• Vitamin C 120%
• Iron 2%
*Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a
2,000 calorie diet.
INGREDIENTS: PLUM JUICE (WATER, PLUM JUICE
CONCENTRATE), SORBITOL, DEXTRIN (DIETARY
FIBER), CARROT AND BLUEBERRY JUICE FOR
COLOR, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C),
NATURAL PLUM FLAVOR, CHAMOMILE EXTRACT,
SUCRALOSE, GINGER JUICE.