Association of Plasma Phospholipid Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids with Incident Atrial Fibrillation in Older Adults: The Cardiovascular Health Study
BACKGROUND: Experimental studies suggest long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) may reduce risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). Prior studies evaluating fish or n-3 PUFA consumption from dietary questionnaires and incident AF have been conflicting. Circulating levels of n-3 PUFA provide an objective measurement of exposure. METHODS AND RESULTS: Among 3;326 US men and women […]
Nuts; especially walnuts; have both antioxidant quantity and efficacy and exhibit significant potential health benefits
Free and total (after basic hydrolysis) polyphenols in nine types of raw and roasted nuts and two types of peanut butter (54 commercial samples) were analyzed after methanol extraction by a single step Folin-Ciocalteu reagent using catechin as standard. Walnuts had the highest free and total polyphenols in both the combined raw and roasted samples. […]
Health benefits of almonds beyond cholesterol reduction
Almonds are rich in monounsaturated fat; fiber; a-tocopherol; minerals such as magnesium copper; and phytonutrients; albeit being energy-dense. The favorable fat composition and fiber contribute to the hypocholesterolemic benefit of almond consumption. By virtue of their unique nutrient composition; almonds are likely to benefit other modifiable cardiovascular and diabetes risks; such as body weight; glucose […]
hylogenetic analyses suggest a hybrid origin of the figs (Moraceae: Ficus) that are endemic to the Ogasawara (Bonin) Islands, Japan.
The Ogasawara Islands are oceanic islands and harbor a unique endemic flora. There are three fig species (Ficus boninsimae; F. nishimurae and F. iidaiana) endemic to the Ogasawara Islands; and these species have been considered to be closely related to Ficus erecta; and to have diverged within the islands. However; this hypothesis remains uncertain. To […]
Effects of Roasting on Antioxidant Status and Phenolic Profiles of Commercial Turkish Hazelnut Varieties (Corylus avellana L.).
The effect of roasting on antioxidant status and phenolic profiles of seven commercial Turkish hazelnut varieties (namely (Ãakildak; Fosa; Karafindik; Mincane; Palaz; Sivri; and Tombul) was assessed. Samples were examined for their total phenolics; oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) values; condensed tannins; and phenolic acids (free and bound forms). Significant losses (p < 0.05) in […]
Dietary patterns and bone mineral status in young adults: the Northern Ireland Young Hearts Project
Studies of individual nutrients or foods have revealed much about dietary influences on bone. Multiple food or nutrient approaches; such as dietary pattern analysis; could offer further insight but research is limited and largely confined to older adults. We examined the relationship between dietary patterns; obtained by a posteriori and a priori methods; and bone […]
Almond tree canopy temperature reveals intra-crown variability that is water stress-dependent
Tree water status is often characterized by measuring a few leaves and it is not known to what extent such measurements represent the tree as a whole. We present an assessment of the intra-crown temperature variability and its relationship with water status in two almond cultivars. High-resolution imagery was acquired on 30 June 2009 at […]
Cancer chemoprevention by nuts: evidence and promises
Chemoprevention is the use of chemical compounds to interfere with the early precancerous stages of carcinogenesis and thereby reverse tumor formation. Many chemopreventive agents; either natural or synthetic; have been identified. Some of the most promising compounds are found in vegetables and fruits. There are numerous mechanisms of action by which these components can intervene […]
Dietetic benefits associated with the regular intake of moderate amounts of naturally-occurring phytosterols
Effect of Brazil Nut Supplementation on Plasma Levels of Selenium in Hemodialysis Patients: 12 Months of Follow-up
Background: Large amounts of reactive oxygen species are produced in hemodialysis (HD) patients; and; at higher concentrations; reactive oxygen species are thought to be involved in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. It has been proposed that selenium (Se) may exert an antiatherogenic influence by reducing oxidative stress. The richest known food source of Se is […]