Prevalence of peanut and tree nut allergy in the United States determined by means of a random digit dial telephone survey: a 5-year follow-up study
BACKGROUND: Allergy to peanuts and tree nuts (TNs) is the leading cause of fatal and near-fatal food allergic reactions. Peanut allergy appears to be increasing in prevalence. OBJECTIVES: We sought to determine the prevalence of self-reported peanut and TN allergy among the general population of the United States in 2002 by sex and age and […]
Non-detectable levels of trans-fatty acids in peanut butter.
The fatty acid composition of 11 brands of peanut butter and paste freshly prepared from roasted peanuts was analyzed with emphasis on isomeric trans-fatty acids. No trans-fatty acids were detected in any of the samples in an analytical system with a detection threshold of 0.01% of the sample weight. Hydrogenated vegetable oils are added to […]
Cashew allergy: observations of 42 children without associated peanut allergy
BACKGROUND: Cashew allergy seems to be increasingly frequent. The goal of the present study was to analyse the clinical features and results of investigations of 42 children with cashew allergy. METHODS: The clinical features and results of skin prick tests; specific IgE assays; and food challenges were analysed. RESULTS: The mean age at first allergic […]
High-monounsaturated fatty acid diets with peanuts-peanut butter or peanut oil lower total cholesterol and LDL-C identically to a step 2 diet but eliminate the triglyceride increase. Presentation
Low-fat monounsaturated rich diets containg high-oleic peanuts improve serum lipoprotein profiles
Effects of peanuts on hunger and food intakes in humans. Presentation; Experimental Biology April 20; 1998.
Food allergy to peanuts in France – evaluation of 142 observations
BACKGROUND: The increase in frequency of peanut allergy and fatal cases have been reported. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study is to document the severity of food allergy to peanuts by evaluating the reactive dose of peanuts and to search for the role of peanut oil. METHODS: This study is carried out on the basis […]
Effects of chronic peanut consumption on body weight and serum lipid levels in humans. Presentation; Experimental Biology
Peanut allergy.
Peanut allergies have become a major health concern in the United States. Peanuts are one of the most common causes of food allergies and along with tree nuts they account for most of the cases of fatal and near-fatal anaphylactic reactions to food. Not only is there a rise in the prevalence of peanut allergies […]
Regular peanut consumption improves plasma lipid levels in healthy Ghanaians
Objective: To determine whether the daily intake of 2;092 kJ (500 kcal) from peanuts will improve the lipid profiles and diet quality of healthy Ghanaians. Design A 30-week; randomized; cross-over trial study was conducted with healthy adults. Method: There were three treatment arms: Treatment 1 (T1); subjects were provided 2;092 kJ/day (500 kcal/day) peanuts to […]