Comparison of dried plum supplementation and intermittent PTH in restoring bone in osteopenic orchidectomized rats
SUMMARY: Bone loss was confirmed after 90 days in 50 6-month-old male Sprague Dawley rats that were sham-operated or orchidectomized (ORX). In this study; we have shown that dried plum (DP) has potent effects on bone in terms of bone mass; microarchitecture; and strength in osteopenic male rats. Although these changes may be mediated through […]
Changes in the phytochemical composition and profile of raw; boiled; and roasted peanuts
Peanuts are consumed mostly as processed products. Although the effect of processing on isoflavone composition of legumes has been extensively studied; there has been no such study on peanuts. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of processing (boiling; oil- and dry-roasting) on the phytochemical composition of peanuts. Boiling had a significant […]
Effect of almond skin polyphenolics and quercetin on human LDL and apolipoprotein B-100 oxidation and conformation
Almond skin polyphenolics (ASP) and vitamin C (VC) or E (VE) inhibit the Cu(2+)-induced generation of conjugated dienes in human low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in a synergistic manner. However; the mechanism(s) by which this synergy occurs is unknown. As modification of apolipoprotein (apo) B-100 is an early; critical step in LDL oxidation; we examined the effects […]
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 […]
Nut consumption and weight gain in a Mediterranean cohort: The SUN study
OBJECTIVE: To assess the association; in a Mediterranean population; between nut consumption and risk of weight gain (at least 5 kg) or the risk of becoming overweight/obese. RESEARCH METHODS AND PROCEDURES: The Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra project is a prospective cohort of 8865 adult men and women who completed a follow-up questionnaire after a median […]
Amino acid composition of two masticatory nuts (Cola acuminata and Garcinia kola) and a snack nut (Anacardium occidentale)
The amino acid compositions of Cola acuminata; Garcinia kola and Anacardium occidentale were evaluated by ion-exchange chromatography. Glutamic acid was the most concentrated acid in the samples. In all the amino acids determined; A. occidentale had the most concentrated acid on a pairwise basis. The total amino acids were 356.24 mg/g protein; 112.90 mg/g protein […]
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 […]
Enhancement of hazelnut extract for IgE testing by recombinant allergen spiking
Hazelnuts are a common cause of food allergic reactions. Most hazelnut allergic individuals in central and northern Europe are sensitized to Cor a 1; a member of the PR-10 protein family; while the lipid transfer protein Cor a 8 acts as a major allergen in the south of Europe. Other allergens; including profilin and seed […]