Effects of extra virgin olive oil and pecan nuts on plasma fatty acids in patients with stable coronary artery disease.
Objective: The primary objective of this study was to determine the effects of a healthy diet supplemented with extra virgin olive oil or pecan nuts on plasma fatty acid (PFA) in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD). Research Methods & Procedures: Patients aged 40 to 80 years were randomized to one of three dietary interventions […]
Nuts and their Effect on Gut Microbiota, Gut Function and Symptoms in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.
Nuts contain fibre, unsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols that may impact the composition of the gut microbiota and overall gut health. This study aimed to assess the impact of nuts on gut microbiota, gut function and gut symptoms via a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in healthy adults. Eligible RCTs were […]
Consumption of Brazil nuts with high selenium levels increased inflammation biomarkers in obese women: A randomized controlled trial.
OBJECTIVE: Increased inflammatory response is an important factor in the pathophysiology of obesity. The mineral selenium (Se), of which one of the main food sources is the Brazil nut, has important antioxidant and anti-inflammatory functions through the action of selenoproteins. Thus, the evaluation of the influence of this micronutrient in this context is of great […]
The Influence of Maternal Dietary Patterns on Gestational Weight Gain: A Large Prospective Cohort Study in China.
OBJECTIVE: The relationship between dietary patterns and gestational weight gain (GWG) in different pregnancy stages has rarely been reported among the Asian population. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between dietary patterns and GWG in Chinese pregnant women. METHODS: Participants were women from the Born in Guangzhou Cohort Study who completed […]
Effects of nut consumption on selected inflammatory markers: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
OBJECTIVE: Several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have assessed the effects of nut consumption on inflammatory markers. However, the results have been inconsistent. The aim of this meta-analysis of RCTs was to quantitatively evaluate the effects of nut consumption on selected inflammatory markers. METHODS: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library database, and Google Scholar were searched for published […]
Adherence to a mediterranean diet and its association with age-related macular degeneration. The Coimbra Eye Study–Report 4.
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to characterize the association of lifestyle and nutritional risk profiles with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in two subpopulations with differing AMD prevalence. METHODS: This case-control study (n = 1992) included 768 patients with AMD and 1224 age- and sex-matched participants without AMD with a single visit at a primary health care unit. Enrolled […]