Cocoa, hazelnuts, sterols and soluble fiber cream reduces lipids and inflammation biomarkers in hypertensive patients: a randomized controlled trial
Association of Plasma Phospholipid Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids with Incident Atrial Fibrillation in Older Adults: The Cardiovascular Health Study
BACKGROUND: Experimental studies suggest long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) may reduce risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). Prior studies evaluating fish or n-3 PUFA consumption from dietary questionnaires and incident AF have been conflicting. Circulating levels of n-3 PUFA provide an objective measurement of exposure. METHODS AND RESULTS: Among 3;326 US men and women […]
Nuts; especially walnuts; have both antioxidant quantity and efficacy and exhibit significant potential health benefits
Free and total (after basic hydrolysis) polyphenols in nine types of raw and roasted nuts and two types of peanut butter (54 commercial samples) were analyzed after methanol extraction by a single step Folin-Ciocalteu reagent using catechin as standard. Walnuts had the highest free and total polyphenols in both the combined raw and roasted samples. […]
Effects of high adherence to mediterranean or low-fat diets in medicated secondary prevention patients
Although the Mediterranean diet (MD) and the low-fat Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes Diet (TLCD) promote equivalent increases in event-free survival in secondary coronary prevention; possible mechanisms of such complete dietary patterns in these patients; usually medicated; are unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the MD versus the TLCD in markers […]
Health benefits of almonds beyond cholesterol reduction
Almonds are rich in monounsaturated fat; fiber; a-tocopherol; minerals such as magnesium copper; and phytonutrients; albeit being energy-dense. The favorable fat composition and fiber contribute to the hypocholesterolemic benefit of almond consumption. By virtue of their unique nutrient composition; almonds are likely to benefit other modifiable cardiovascular and diabetes risks; such as body weight; glucose […]
Effects of Roasting on Antioxidant Status and Phenolic Profiles of Commercial Turkish Hazelnut Varieties (Corylus avellana L.).
The effect of roasting on antioxidant status and phenolic profiles of seven commercial Turkish hazelnut varieties (namely (Ãakildak; Fosa; Karafindik; Mincane; Palaz; Sivri; and Tombul) was assessed. Samples were examined for their total phenolics; oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) values; condensed tannins; and phenolic acids (free and bound forms). Significant losses (p < 0.05) in […]
Dietetic benefits associated with the regular intake of moderate amounts of naturally-occurring phytosterols
Effect of Brazil Nut Supplementation on Plasma Levels of Selenium in Hemodialysis Patients: 12 Months of Follow-up
Background: Large amounts of reactive oxygen species are produced in hemodialysis (HD) patients; and; at higher concentrations; reactive oxygen species are thought to be involved in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. It has been proposed that selenium (Se) may exert an antiatherogenic influence by reducing oxidative stress. The richest known food source of Se is […]
Bioactivity and chemical composition of blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) cultivars with and without pesticide treatment
Eleven blackcurrant cultivars grown with pesticide (PT) and without pesticide treatment (PF) were evaluated to compare the differences in plant growth and physical condition; total anthocyanin content; ascorbic acid content; total antioxidant capacity; effect on prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) production and anticancer cell proliferation activities. Results showed that the yield and growth of PT blackcurrants were […]
A review on the role of phytosterols: new insights into cardiovascular risk
Phytosterols; which are structurally related to cholesterol; are found in all plant foods with highest concentration occurring in vegetable oils and nuts. Phytosterols are known to reduce serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level without changing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Daily consumption of phytosterols-enriched foods is widely used as a therapeutic option to lower plasma […]