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 […]

A review of composition studies of cultivated almonds: Macronutrients and micronutrients

Prunus dulcis; the cultivated sweet almond; has long been recognized as a source of nutrients in many traditional diets; and is increasingly promoted as a healthy snack and ingredient. This paper reviews the global research over the past 50 years that has contributed to knowledge on the composition and characterization of almond macronutrients and micronutrients; […]

Risk of salmonellosis from consumption of almonds in the North American market

Salmonellosis outbreaks from consumption of raw almonds in 2001 and 2004 led to regulations that require mandatory treatment of almonds sold in North America to give a minimum 4-log reduction of Salmonella. This study aims to: 1) assess the risk of salmonellosis associated with almond consumption in North America; with current treatments in effect; 2) […]

Influence of body mass index and serum lipids on the cholesterol-lowering effects of almonds in free-living individuals

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Short-term (4-9 weeks) human feeding trials have shown nut consumption to reduce serum total cholesterol (TC) and LDL-cholesterol (LDL). We hypothesized that individual levels of BMI; LDL; TC and triglycerides modify the cholesterol-lowering effect of almonds in a 24-week almond supplementation trial in a free-living population. METHODS AND RESULTS: We performed secondary […]

Effects of almond consumption on the reduction of LDL-cholesterol: a discussion of potential mechanisms and future research directions

Abstract: Diet plays a seminal role in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Consumption of tree nuts has been shown to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C); a primary target for coronary disease prevention; by 3-19%. Almonds have been found to have a consistent LDL-C-lowering effect in healthy individuals; and in individuals with high cholesterol […]

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 […]