Synthesis of a new thiophosphorylated compound derived from cashew nut shell liquid and study of its antioxidant activity

This work describes the synthesis and study of the antioxidant activity in mineral oils of new thiophosphorylated compound derived from cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL); a by-product of the process of improvement of cashew nuts. This study was conducted through the thermal analysis observing the Tonset variations and the accelerated oxidation experiments observing the induction […]

Prune melanoidins protect against oxidative stress and endothelial cell death

The health-promoting effects of fruit and vegetable consumption are thought to be due to phytochemicals contained in fresh plant material. Whether processed plant foods provide the same benefits as unprocessed ones is an open question. Melanoidins from heat-processed plums (prunes) were isolated and their presence confirmed by hydroxymethylfurfural content and browning index. Oxidative-induced endothelial cell […]

The Effect of Pecan Oil on Hippocampal Cells Apoptosis of Ovariectomized Rats.

Pecan oil is an edible pressed oil extracted from the pecan nut; it contains approximately 90% unsaturated fat. Previous study showed that unsaturated faty had potent antioxidant activity. Oxidative stress is a pathological change which is higher in postmenopausal women. In the present study; we reported the apoptosis inhibition of hippocampal cells by pecan oil […]

Chocolate consumption and cardiometabolic disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association of chocolate consumption with the risk of developing cardiometabolic disorders. DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials and observational studies. DATA SOURCES: Medline; Embase; Cochrane Library; PubMed; CINAHL; IPA; Web of Science; Scopus; Pascal; reference lists of relevant studies to October 2010; and email contact with authors. STUDY […]

Metabolomics unveils urinary changes in subjects with metabolic syndrome following 12-week nuts consumption

Through an HPLC-q-ToF-MS-driven non-targeted metabolomics approach; we aimed to discriminate changes in the urinary metabolome of subjects with metabolic syndrome (MetS); following 12 weeks of mixed nuts consumption (30g/day); compared to sex- and age-matched individuals given a control diet. The urinary metabolome corresponding to the nuts-enriched diet clearly clustered in a distinct group; and the […]

Effect of processing on the drying kinetics and functional value of dried apricot

Apricots can be considered as a good source of phenolic compounds; which are beneficial for human health. Microwaves may be an alternative to the conventional sun or hot air drying techniques used to obtain dried apricot. Nevertheless; their impact on the functional compounds must be taken into account if they are to be recommended as […]

Mediterranean diet and oxidation: nuts and olive oil as important sources of fat and antioxidants

Oxidative stress has been involved in the aetiology of hypertension; insulin resistance; the metabolic syndrome; cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions. Several epidemiological studies suggest that a diet rich in natural antioxidants is associated with protective effects against major diseases; especially cardiovascular disease. The Mediterranean diet is rich in fat and foods with important antioxidant […]

Effect of a dietary portfolio of cholesterol-lowering foods given at 2 levels of intensity of dietary advice on serum lipids in hyperlipidemia: a randomized controlled trial

CONTEXT: Combining foods with recognized cholesterol-lowering properties (dietary portfolio) has proven highly effective in lowering serum cholesterol under metabolically controlled conditions. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of a dietary portfolio administered at 2 levels of intensity on percentage change in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) among participants following self-selected diets. DESIGN; SETTING; AND PARTICIPANTS: A parallel-design […]