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 […]
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 […]
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 […]