Study Finds Pecans Improve Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Overweight Adults
Eating 57 grams of pecans daily had a positive impact on heart and metabolic health A recent study published in Current Developments in Nutrition evaluated the cardiometabolic effects of eating pecans instead of usual snacks in adults at risk for cardiometabolic diseases. The study was a 12-week parallel randomized controlled trial involving overweight or obese […]
Maternal Nut Intake Linked to Cognitive Development in Children
New study highlights omega-3 fatty acids as key mediators in prenatal nutrition A study published recently in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition assessed the association between pregnant women’s intake of nuts and the neuropsychological function of their children. This longitudinal birth cohort study followed 1,737 mother-child pairs from pregnancy to age 15. Maternal diet […]
INC Advocates for Industry Needs at 72nd UNECE Session on Dry and Dried Produce
INC highlights climate-driven challenges and increasing pest pressure The INC participated in the 72nd Session of the UNECE Specialized Section on Standardization of Dry and Dried Produce, held on June 11-12, 2025, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Representing the global nut and dried fruit industry, the INC emphasized the increasing impact of […]
Tariffs: INC Urges EU Not to Add Duties on US Nuts and Dried Fruits
US court allows IEEPA tariffs to remain in place while Trump administration pursues appeal On June 10, 2025, the European Commission concluded a public consultation on a list of US imports that could become subject to EU countermeasures if ongoing EU-US negotiations do not result in a mutually beneficial outcome and the removal of the […]
Exploring quality of life and related clinical factors in children with tree nut allergies
Background: In Türkiye, tree nut allergy (TNA) is the most common form of food allergy, characterized by persistence and the potential for life-threatening reactions. This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) of Turkish children aged 0-12 years with IgE-mediated TNA and explore influential factors, including parental anxiety. Materials and methods: Primary caregiver-parents […]
The safety and efficacy of oral immunotherapy compared to epicutaneous immunotherapy in peanut allergen desensitisation amongst the paediatric cohort-a narrative review
Peanut allergies result from a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction, with a prevalence of approximately 1% in children under 5 years of age. The allergens that instigate this reaction are the peanut proteins (Ara h 1-Ara h 8) for which IgE antibodies are specifically produced. Allergen immunotherapy (AIT), despite the uncertainty regarding its mode of action, […]
HLA variation associated with peanut allergy and anaphylaxis among non-Hispanic Black individuals
Background: Peanut is a major cause of food allergy. HLA genes have been consistently associated with peanut allergy in association studies. To date, however, there have been very few genetic studies of peanut allergy in non-Hispanic Black (Black) individuals, a group disproportionately affected by food allergy. Objective: Our aim was to study the relationship between […]
Walnut threshold dose distribution and safe dose in allergic patients (Nut CRACKER Study)
Background: Walnut is a significant global food allergen, but data relating to population reaction thresholds are limited. This hampers the ability of industry and regulators to undertake allergen risk assessment, increases use of allergen labeling, and impairs patient quality of life. Objective: To describe reaction eliciting doses in a large walnut-allergic population METHODS: Retrospective cohort […]
A Greater Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Supplemented with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Nuts During Pregnancy Is Associated with Improved Offspring Health at Six Years of Age
Background/Objectives: Children’s health may be influenced by maternal eating habits during pregnancy. A Mediterranean diet (MedDiet)-based pattern has been associated with benefits in infectious disease and allergies in children. Methods: From a total 2228 pregnant women evaluated between 2015 and 2017 in the St. Carlos cohort, 1292 women belonging to the intervention group (IG) undertook […]
Systemic Inflammation and the Inflammatory Context of the Colonic Microenvironment Are Improved by Urolithin A
Diet affects cancer risk, and plant-derived polyphenols exhibit cancer-preventive properties. Walnuts are an exceptional source of polyphenolic ellagitannins, converted into urolithins by gut microflora. This clinical study examines the impact of urolithin metabolism on inflammatory markers in blood and colon polyp tissue. We evaluate the effects of walnut consumption on urinary urolithins, serum inflammatory markers, […]