Does Walnut Supplementation Have Favourable Effect Apolipoprotein A, B and Blood Pressure? A Systematic Review

Backgrounds: Many randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have revealed the benefits of walnut on apolipoproteins and blood pressure, but the results are inconclusive. This meta-analysis of RCTs aimed to assess the effects of walnut on Apolipoprotein B (ApoB), apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1) and blood pressure. Methods: A systematic review of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane and […]

Effects of pistachios on the lipid/lipoprotein profile, glycemic control, inflammation, and endothelial function in type 2 diabetes: A randomized trial.

OBJECTIVE: The health benefits of regular nut consumption have been well-documented; however, effects on cardiovascular risk in diabetes are emerging. This study examined the effects of daily pistachio consumption on the lipid/lipoprotein profile, glycemic control, markers of inflammation, and endothelial function in adults with type 2 diabetes. MATERIALS/METHODS: We enrolled 30 adults (40-74years) with well-controlled […]

Walnut-enriched diet reduces fasting non-HDL-cholesterol and apolipoprotein B in healthy Caucasian subjects: a randomized controlled cross-over clinical trial.

Postprandial effects of almond consumption on human osteoclast precursors-an ex vivo study

Consumption of almonds has been associated with increased bone mineral density; but the direct effects of almonds on bone cells are not known. We determined whether serum obtained following the consumption of a meal containing 60 g of almonds affects human osteoclast formation; function; and gene expression in vitro. Human osteoclast precursors were cultured in […]

Almond ingestion at mealtime reduces postprandial glycemia and chronic ingestion reduces hemoglobin A1c in individuals with well-controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: Cohort studies are equivocal regarding a relationship between regular nut consumption and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Although acute trials show reductions in postprandial glycemia in healthy individuals ingesting 60 to 90 g almonds; trials have not been conducted using a single serving of almonds (28 g) in individuals with type 2 […]

Postprandial effects of almond consumption on human osteoclast precursors—an ex vivo study

Consumption of almonds has been associated with increased bone mineral density; but the direct effects of almonds on bone cells are not known. We determined whether serum obtained following the consumption of a meal containing 60 g of almonds affects human osteoclast formation; function; and gene expression in vitro. Human osteoclast precursors were cultured in […]

Almond consumption improved glycemic control and lipid profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Almond consumption is associated with ameliorations in obesity; hyperlipidemia; hypertension; and hyperglycemia. The hypothesis of this 12-week randomized crossover clinical trial was that almond consumption would improve glycemic control and decrease the risk for cardiovascular disease in 20 Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) (9 male; 11 female; 58 years old; body mass […]

Effect of almonds on insulin secretion and insulin resistance in nondiabetic hyperlipidemic subjects: a randomized controlled crossover trial

Nuts appear to have a marked effect in cohort studies in reducing the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD); but their demonstrated ability to lower cholesterol can only explain a proportion of the reduction in risk. Our aim was to assess whether improvement in carbohydrate metabolism provides a further explanation for the effect of nuts […]

Effect of a very-high-fiber vegetable; fruit; and nut diet on serum lipids and colonic function

We tested the effects of feeding a diet very high in fiber from fruit and vegetables. The levels fed were those; which had originally inspired the dietary fiber hypothesis related to colon cancer and heart disease prevention and also may have been eaten early in human evolution. Ten healthy volunteers each took 3 metabolic diets […]

Effect of a diet high in vegetables; fruit; and nuts on serum lipids

We assessed the effect of a diet high in leafy and green vegetables; fruit; and nuts on serum lipid risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Ten healthy volunteers (seven men and three women aged 33 +/- 4 years [mean +/- SEM]; body mass index; 23 +/- 1 kg/m2) consumed their habitual diet (control diet; 29% +/- […]