Pistachio intake increases high density lipoprotein levels and inhibits low-density lipoprotein oxidation in rats. Tohoku

There is increasing evidence that nuts have protective effects against coronary artery disease by improving lipid profile and inhibiting lipid oxidation. However; data about pistachio nuts are limited; and to our knowledge; there is no study investigating the effects of pistachio intake on lipid oxidation and serum antioxidant levels. This study; therefore; sought to determine […]

Nut consumption and decreased risk of sudden cardiac death in the Physicians' Health Study

BACKGROUND: Dietary nut intake has been associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease mortality; however; the mechanism is unclear. Since components of nuts may have antiarrhythmic properties; part of the benefit may be due to a reduction in sudden cardiac death. METHODS: We prospectively assessed whether increasing frequency of nut consumption; as ascertained […]

Walnut (Juglans regia) leaf extracts are strong scavengers of pro-oxidant reactive species

The growing interest in the substitution of synthetic food antioxidants by natural ones has fostered research on vegetable sources and on the screening of raw materials; for identifying new antioxidants. In the present study; an ethanol:water (4:6) extract from Juglans regia leaves was evaluated for its putative in vitro scavenging effects on reactive oxygen species […]