Recent advances in the diagnosis and management of tree nut and seed allergy.

Purpose of review: Tree nut (TN) and seed allergies are frequent, and their prevalence appears to be on the rise. Allergic reactions associated with these foods are more frequently severe, and these allergies tend to persist into adulthood, consequently affecting quality of life. In this review, we summarize recent advances in diagnostic modalities and management strategies […]

Tree Nut-Induced Anaphylaxis in Canadian Emergency Departments: Rate, Clinical Characteristics and Management.

Background: Data are sparce regarding tree nut-induced anaphylaxis (TNA). Objective: We aimed to characterize rate, clinical characteristics, and management of TNA in children (0-17 years old) across Canada, and assess factors associated with severe reactions and epinephrine use. Methods: Between April 2011 and May 2020, data were collected on children presenting to five emergency departments (EDs) in Canada. […]

Effects of Baru Almond Oil (Dipteryx alata Vog.) Treatment on Thrombotic Processes, Platelet Aggregation, and Vascular Function in Aorta Arteries.

Background: This study assessed the effects of Baru (Dipteryx alata Vog.) almond oil supplementation on vascular function, platelet aggregation, and thrombus formation in aorta arteries of Wistar rats. Methods: Male Wistar rats were allocated into three groups. The control group (n = 6), a Baru group receiving Baru almond oil at 7.2 mL/kg/day (BG 7.2 mL/kg, n = 6), and […]

Almond and date fruits enhance antioxidant status and have erectogenic effect: Evidence from in vitro and in vivo studies.

This study was designed to investigate the efficacies of almond and date fruits on redox imbalance and enzymes relevant to the pathogenesis of erectile dysfunction. The total polyphenol contents, ferric reducing antioxidant power, and vitamin C content were determined spectrophotometrically. Phenolic and amino acid compositions were quantified using HPLC; meanwhile, the antioxidant activities were determined […]

The Impact of Daily Walnuts Consumption and Lifestyle Changes on Dyslipidemia.

The most frequent health condition linked to Cardiovascular Disease Is Dyslipidemia (CVD). This study showed how walnut consumption affected dyslipidemia patients when combined with a low-calorie diet and lifestyle modifications. A subsample of 120 people was chosen at random for intervention and divided into control (n=60) and experimental (n=60). Baseline blood lipid parameters and anthropometric […]

Synergistic Interactions between Tocol and Phenolic Extracts from Different Tree Nut Species against Human Cancer Cell Lines.

Tree nuts are rich in polar (phenolic compounds) and non-polar (tocols) antioxidants, with recognized effects in the prevention of diseases such as cancer. These biomolecules possess antiproliferative activity on cancer cells; however, the combined effect of both types of compounds has been scarcely studied, and this approach could give valuable information on the real anticancer […]