Dietary assessment in children adhering to a food allergen avoidance diet for allergy prevention.
Objective: The purpose of this investigation was to verify if avoidance of allergenic foods in children adhering to a food allergen avoidance diet from birth was complete and feasible; and whether dietary assessment can be used as a tool in predicting the outcome of double-blind; placebo-controlled food challenges (DBPCFCs). Design: Children adhering to an allergen […]
Evaluation of the microelement profile of Turkish hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) varieties for human nutrition and health
In this study; the levels of boron (B); cobalt (Co); copper (Cu); chromium (Cr); iron (Fe); lithium (Li); nickel (Ni); selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) microelements in 16 hazelnut samples were determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and atomic absorption spectroscopy after microwave digestion; and are discussed for human nutrition and health. Significant differences […]
Chemical composition of hazelnuts (Corylus avellana L.) grown in New Zealand
Antioxidant phytochemicals in hazelnut kernel (Corylus avellana L.) and hazelnut byproducts.
Antioxidant efficacies of ethanol extracts of defatted raw hazelnut kernel and hazelnut byproducts (skin; hard shell; green leafy cover; and tree leaf) were evaluated by monitoring total antioxidant activity (TAA) and free-radical scavenging activity tests [hydrogen peroxide; superoxide radical; and 2;2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical]; together with antioxidant activity in a beta-carotene-linoleate model system; inhibition of oxidation […]
Effects of hazelnut-enriched diet on plasma cholesterol and lipoprotein profiles in hypercholesterolemic adult men.
Objective: Frequent consumption of nuts is associated with favorable plasma lipid profiles and reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). This study was conducted to investigate the effects of hazelnut-enriched diet on plasma cholesterol and lipoprotein profiles in hypercholesterolemic adult men compared with baseline and control diet; and also to measure the anthropometric parameters; habitual […]
Hazelnut supplementation enhances plasma antioxidant potential and lowers plasma cholesterol levels. Letter to the Editor;
Enhancement of hazelnut extract for IgE testing by recombinant allergen spiking
Hazelnuts are a common cause of food allergic reactions. Most hazelnut allergic individuals in central and northern Europe are sensitized to Cor a 1; a member of the PR-10 protein family; while the lipid transfer protein Cor a 8 acts as a major allergen in the south of Europe. Other allergens; including profilin and seed […]