A Possible effect of nut consumption on risk of coronary heart disease;
BACKGROUND: Although dietary factors are suspected to be important determinants of coronary heart disease (CHD) risk; the direct evidence is relatively sparse. METHODS: The Adventist Health Study is a prospective cohort investigation of 31;208 non-Hispanic white California Seventh-Day Adventists. Extensive dietary information was obtained at baseline; along with the values of traditional coronary risk factors. […]
Risk factors for all-cause and coronary heart disease mortality in the oldest-old.
BACKGROUND: The oldest-old population (> or = 84 years of age) is growing rapidly and consumes a disproportionate amount of health care dollars. Risk factors for disease have not been extensively studied in this group. METHODS: A cohort study of non-Hispanic white Seventh-Day Adventists from California allowed follow-up for mortality from 1976 through 1988. Associations […]
Almonds lower blood cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol but not HDL-cholesterol or triglycerides in human subjects: results of a meta-analysis.
The scientific evidence for a beneficial health relationship between walnuts and coronary heart disease in USA.
The author and four independent experts evaluated the intent and quality of scientific evidence for a potential beneficial health relationship between the intake of walnuts and the reduction and prevention of coronary heart disease. The report also addresses the supporting evidence for the health benefit of other tree nuts and selected legumes. Compared to most […]
Activity in vitro of resveratrol on granulocyte and monocyte adhesion to endothelium.
BACKGROUND: Resveratrol is a phytoalexin present in red wine. It has been shown to protect LDL from peroxidative degradation. OBJECTIVE: In consideration of the low plasma concentration of orally adsorbed resveratrol (which is insufficient for antioxidant protection of LDL); we studied another effect of the compound. DESIGN: Because resveratrol is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor like […]
Effect of a traditional Mediterranean diet on lipoprotein oxidation: a randomized controlled trial.
Background: Despite the richness in antioxidants of the Mediterranean diet; to our knowledge; no randomized controlled trials have assessed its effect on in vivo lipoprotein oxidation. Methods: A total of 372 subjects at high cardiovascular risk (210 women and 162 men; age range; 55-80 years); who were recruited into a large; multicenter; randomized; controlled; parallel-group […]
Effect of a Mediterranean-style diet on endothelial dysfunction and markers of vascular inflammation in the metabolic syndrome.
CONTEXT: The metabolic syndrome has been identified as a target for dietary therapies to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease; however; the role of diet in the etiology of the metabolic syndrome is poorly understood. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of a Mediterranean-style diet on endothelial function and vascular inflammatory markers in patients with the metabolic […]
Potential use of nuts for the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease: From natural to functional foods
Phenolic composition and antioxidant activity of prunes and prune juice (Prunus domestica).
The traditional and emerging role of nuts in healthful diets.
Throughout history; nuts have been a staple food providing energy; protein; essential fatty acids; vitamins; and minerals. Today; nuts are classified as part of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid's Meat/ Meat Alternate Group. Foods in this group contribute protein as well as important vitamins and minerals to the diet. Nuts are also being studied for […]