Potential prebiotic properties of almond (Amygdalus communis L.) seeds

Almonds are known to have a number of nutritional benefits; including cholesterol-lowering effects and protection against diabetes. They are also a good source of minerals and vitamin E; associated with promoting health and reducing the risk for chronic disease. For this study we investigated the potential prebiotic effect of almond seeds in vitro by using […]

Brazil nut ingestion increased plasma selenium but had minimal effects on lipids; apolipoproteins; and high-density lipoprotein function in human subjects

The Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa) of the Amazon region is consumed worldwide. It is rich in both monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids and is known for its high selenium content. This study tested the hypothesis whether the consumption of this nut could affect the plasma lipids and apolipoproteins and some functional properties of […]

Nut consumption and risk of heart failure in the Physicians' Health Study I

BACKGROUND: Heart failure is highly prevalent among older adults and is associated with high cost and societal burden. Although previous studies have reported beneficial effects of dietary factors on heart failure predictors; no previous study has examined whether frequent consumption of nuts is associated with a lower risk of heart failure in a large prospective […]

Nut consumption and risk of hypertension in US male physicians

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Hypertension is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and dietary factors may play an important role in its prevention. We sought to examine the association between nut consumption and incident hypertension. METHODS: Prospective cohort of 15;966 participants from the Physicians' Health Study I who were free of hypertension at baseline. Nut consumption […]

Tree nut and peanut consumption in relation to chronic and metabolic diseases including allergy

The New and Emerging Research session highlighted the emerging understanding of both the positive and negative effects of nuts consumption on health. The limited nature of both experimental and epidemiological evidence for positive relationship(s) between nut intake and health were noted. Study inconsistency and limitations; particularly survey methodology; were explored. Recent results from epidemiologic studies […]

Effect of a Mediterranean Diet Supplemented With Nuts on Metabolic Syndrome Status. One-Year Results of the PREDIMED Randomized Trial

Background: Epidemiological studies suggest that the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) may reduce the risk of developing the metabolic syndrome (MetS). We compared the 1-year effect of 2 behavioral interventions to implement the MedDiet vs advice on a low-fat diet on MetS status. Methods: A total of 1224 participants were recruited from the PREDIMED (Prevención con Dieta […]