A walnut diet improves endothelial function in hypercholesterolemic subjects.
BACKGROUND: Epidemiological studies suggest that nut intake decreases coronary artery disease (CAD) risk. Nuts have a cholesterol-lowering effect that partly explains this benefit. Endothelial dysfunction is associated with CAD and its risk factors and is reversed by antioxidants and marine n-3 fatty acids. Walnuts are a rich source of both antioxidants and alpha-linolenic acid; a […]
Fish Consumption; Fish Oil; Omega-3 Fatty Acids; and Cardiovascular Disease.
Dose response of almonds on coronary heart disease risk factors: blood lipids; oxidized low-density lipoproteins; lipoprotein(a); homocysteine; and pulmonary nitric oxide: a randomized; controlled; crossover trial.
BACKGROUND: Although recent studies have indicated that nut consumption may improve levels of blood lipids; nuts are not generally recommended as snacks for hyperlipidemic subjects because of their high fat content. Furthermore; the effective dose is still unknown. METHODS AND RESULTS: The dose-response effects of whole almonds; taken as snacks; were compared with low-saturated fat […]
Mediterranean diet; traditional risk factors; and the rate of cardiovascular complications after myocardial infarction. Final report of the Lyon diet heart study;
BACKGROUND: The Lyon Diet Heart Study is a randomized secondary prevention trial aimed at testing whether a Mediterranean-type diet may reduce the rate of recurrence after a first myocardial infarction. An intermediate analysis showed a striking protective effect after 27 months of follow-up. This report presents results of an extended follow-up (with a mean of […]