The Role of Tree Nuts and Peanuts in the Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease: Multiple Potential Mechanisms
Epidemiologic and clinical trial evidence has demonstrated consistent benefits of nut and peanut consumption on coronary heart disease (CHD) risk and associated risk factors. The epidemiologic studies have reported various endpoints; including fatal CHD; total CHD death; total CHD; and nonfatal myocardial infarct. A pooled analysis of 4 U.S. epidemiologic studies showed that subjects in […]
A macadamia nut-rich diet reduces total and LDL-cholesterol in mildly hypercholesterolemic men and women
Epidemiologic studies and clinical trials have demonstrated that the unique fatty acid profile of nuts beneficially affects serum lipids/lipoproteins; reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Nuts are low in SFA and high in PUFA and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA). Macadamia nuts are a rich source of MUFA. A randomized; crossover; controlled feeding study (5-wk diet periods) […]
Elemental composition and chemical characteristics of five edible nuts (almond; Brazil; pecan; macadamia and walnut) consumed in Southern Africa.
The total elemental concentrations and proximate chemical composition of five different tree nuts; almond (Prunus dulcus); Brazil (Bertholletia excelsa); pecan (Carya pecan); macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia) and walnut (Juglans nigra) that are consumed in South African households were investigated. In addition; six physicochemical properties of the extracted nut oils; namely acid value; iodine value; saponification value; […]
The effect of macadamia nuts rich diet on life style related diseases. Frontier Health Science; Mukogawa Women's Univeristy; Hyogo; Japan
Health benefits of macadamia nuts. Discipline of Nutrition & Dietetics; Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences; The University of Newcastle.
Macadamia nut consumption modulates favourably risk factors for coronary artery disease in hypercholesterolemic subjects.
Macadamia nuts are rich source of monounsaturated fats (oleic and palmitoleic acids) and contain polyphenol compounds; therefore; their consumption can be expected to impart health benefits to humans. This study was conducted to examine the effects of consuming macadamia nuts in hypercholesterolemic male individuals on plasma biomarkers of oxidative stress; coagulation and inflammation. Seventeen hypercholesterolemic […]
Macadamia nut consumption lowers plasma cholesterol levels in hypercholesterolemic men.
This study was conducted to assess the cholesterol-lowering potential of macadamia nuts. Seventeen hypercholesterolemic men (mean age 54 y) were given macadamia nuts (40-90 g/d); equivalent to 15% energy intake; for 4 wk. Plasma total cholesterol; LDL cholesterol; HDL cholesterol; triglycerides and homocysteine concentrations and the fatty acid composition of plasma lipids were determined before […]
Comparison of lipid levels in humans on a macadamia nut based high monounsaturated fat diet and a high fat typical American diet. Presentation; American Heart Association; Scientific Conference on Efficacy of Hypocholesterolemic Dietary Interventions
Chemical composition of edible Macadamia nuts (Macadamia integrifolia) and impact of soil quality
The distribution of eight selected elements (As; Ca; Cr; Cu; Fe; Mg; Mn and Zn) in edible Macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia) nuts from eight sampling sites in the south east coast region of South Africa is investigated. The levels of the elements in all the Macadamia nuts are found to be in the decreasing order of […]
Serum lipid effects of a high-monounsaturated fat diet based on macadamia nuts.
BACKGROUND: Recent studies have identified potential beneficial effects of eating nuts; most of which have substantial amounts of monounsaturated fats. Macadamia nuts are 75% fat by weight; 80% of which is monounsaturated. OBJECTIVE: To examine variations in serum lipid levels in response to a high-monounsaturated fat diet based on macadamia nuts. METHODS: A randomized crossover […]