Effects of diets rich in monounsaturated fatty acids on plasma lipoproteins-the Jerusalem nutrition study: high MUFAs vs high PUFAs
Genotoxicity and antigenotoxicity of cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) in V79 cells
The use of plants for the treatment of diseases continues to rise although there are few studies providing proof of these effects. One of these plants is the Anacardium occidentale; popularly known as the cashew. The present study evaluated the possible genotoxic and protective activities of cashew stem bark methanolic extract; in vitro; using methyl […]
Dried plums improve indices of bone formation in postmenopausal women
Walnut polyphenolics inhibit in vitro human plasma and LDL oxidation in USA
Effects of walnut consumption on plasma fatty acids and lipoproteins in combined hyperlipidemia in USA
BACKGROUND: Epidemiologic studies show an inverse relation between nut consumption and coronary heart disease. OBJECTIVE: We determined the effects of walnut intake on plasma fatty acids; lipoproteins; and lipoprotein subclasses in patients with combined hyperlipidemia. DESIGN: Participants sequentially adhered to the following diets: 1) a habitual diet (HD); 2) a habitual diet plus walnuts (HD+W); […]