Omega-3 Rich Foods Have Protective Cardiovascular Properties

A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology examined the relationship between dietary omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and cardiovascular health. The study examined circulating EPA in segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) to assess the protective properties of EPA.
Almond-Based Low Carbohydrate Diet Improves Depression and Glycometabolism for Type 2 Diabetes Patients

This study explored how an almond-based low carbohydrate diet (a-LCD) may affect depression and glycometabolism in type 2 diabetic patients.
No Weight Gain Associated with Intake of Nuts or Nut Products

A study recently published in the journal Advances in Nutrition found that the intake of nuts or nut products did not lead to weight gain.
Sperm DNA Methylation and Short-Term Nut Consumption

A recent study published in the journal Andrology examined how sperm DNA methylation is altered following tree nut consumption in a Western-style diet.
Efficacy and Safety of New Oral Immunotherapy Drug on Peanut Allergies

Researchers have published a study in the journal The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health that examined the efficacy and safety of a new oral biologic drug called AR101 against peanut allergies.
Walnut Consumption and Cognitive Function in Older Adults

A new study published in Public Health Nutrition explored the relationship between walnut consumption and the cognitive function, focusing on an older population.
The Relationship Between Pistachio Intake and Adiposity

A new study, recently published in the journal Medicine, looked to identify the relationship between consuming pistachios and obesity using a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Effect of Nuts on Gut Microbiota, Gut Function and Symptoms in Adults

This study, recently published in the journal Nutrients, aimed to evaluate the impact of nuts in a diet on gut microbiota, gut function and gut symptoms. The analysis was done via a systematic review of previous literature and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
2020 Call for Open Access

The INC launched the Annual 2020 Call for Open Access Studies last January. The purpose of this grant is to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and to promote the dissemination of the health benefits of nut and dried fruit consumption as widely as possible, through the payment of the Open Access charges of studies that have been accepted for publication or have been already published in a scientific journal.
2020 Call for Promotion and Dissemination

The INC launched the 2020 Call for Promotion and Dissemination Projects with the objective to fund projects aimed at increasing the use and consumption of nuts and dried fruits, whenever such projects cannot fit within the INC regular dissemination activity, for instance due to language or geographic barriers.