Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Individuals in the Brazil nut group had significant reduction in IL-8 (P = 0.04), IL-1 beta (P < 0.001), C-reactive protein (P = 0.013), and tumor necrosis factor (P= 0.047). Individuals with obesity experience...
The Effect of Snacks Containing Tree Nuts on the Risk of Metabolic Syndrome in Young Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Consumption of tree nuts as snacks is associated with a reduction in the risk of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors for coronary artery disease and diabetes. The definition of metabolic syndrome varies among...
Diets High in Fruits, Vegetables and Nuts Associated with a Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A healthy PURE diet score in the highest quartile was associated with a lower risk of total mortality (P-trend <0.0001), major CVD event (P-trend < 0.0001), and CVD mortality when compared to a healthy PURE diet score in...
Higher Walnut Consumption Linked to Improved Total Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the systemic review and meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials shows that intake of walnuts was significantly associated with improved total cholesterol, LDL-C, and triglyceride levels. Cardiovascular...
Higher Nut Consumption Associated with Lower Incidence of Chronic Kidney Disease
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. After adjusting for potential confounders, results of the study show that consuming 1-6 servings of nuts per week was associated with a lower risk of CKD in all models (p<0.05). Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global...
Daily Peanut Consumption Associated with Improved Memory and Decreased Levels of Stress and Anxiety
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the study show that after six months of daily peanut consumption participant’s polyphenol and short-chain fatty acid levels significantly increased, resulting in lower anxiety, depression, and cortisol scores, while...
Pecan Rich Diet Shown to Improve Cholesterol Levels in Adults
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results show supplementing the diet with pecans or adding pecans to the diet can help improve multiple blood cholesterol levels. Elevated cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke 1. The World...
Eating Nuts a Marker of Better Diet Quality in Those at Higher Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Nut consumption was associated with nutrient adequacy, better diet quality, and higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet in a population at higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The Mediterranean Diet is one of the most highly...
Sunflower Seed Extract Improves Body Weight, Fat Mass, and Lipid Profile in Obese Subjects
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the placebo group, consumption of sunflower CGA extract (500 mg/day) for 12 weeks significantly reduced BMI, waist circumference and body weight in the intervention group of thirty participating obese subjects....
Cashew Consumption Benefit Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Levels
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Diabetic Indian participants who supplemented their standard diabetic diet with 30 grams of cashews daily for 12 weeks had a significant increase in HDL cholesterol and a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure compared to the...
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