Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 3269 - 3269
Published: Sept. 19, 2021
Common
nuts
(tree
and
peanuts)
are
energy-dense
foods
that
nature
has
gifted
with
a
complex
matrix
of
beneficial
nutrients
bioactives,
including
monounsaturated
polyunsaturated
fatty
acids,
high-quality
protein,
fiber,
non-sodium
minerals,
tocopherols,
phytosterols,
antioxidant
phenolics.
These
nut
components
synergize
to
favorably
influence
metabolic
vascular
physiology
pathways,
ameliorate
cardiovascular
risk
factors
improve
prognosis.
There
is
increasing
evidence
positively
impact
myriad
other
health
outcomes
as
well.
Nut
consumption
correlated
lower
cancer
incidence
mortality,
decreased
all-cause
mortality.
Favorable
effects
on
cognitive
function
depression
have
also
been
reported.
Randomized
controlled
trials
consistently
show
cholesterol-lowering
effect.
confers
modest
improvements
glycemic
control,
blood
pressure
(BP),
endothelial
function,
inflammation.
Although
foods,
they
do
not
predispose
obesity,
in
fact
may
even
help
weight
loss.
Tree
peanuts,
but
peanut
butter,
generally
produce
similar
positive
outcomes.
First
level
from
the
PREDIMED
trial
shows
that,
context
Mediterranean
diet,
30
g/d
(walnuts,
almonds,
hazelnuts)
significantly
lowered
composite
endpoint
major
adverse
events
(myocardial
infarction,
stroke,
death
disease)
by
≈30%
after
intervention
for
5
y.
Impressively,
nut-supplemented
diet
reduced
stroke
45%.
As
rich
salutary
bioactive
compounds
beneficially
various
outcomes,
can
be
considered
natural
pleiotropic
nutraceuticals.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(13), P. 2842 - 2842
Published: June 22, 2023
The
human
skin
is
a
crucial
organ
that
protects
the
organism
from
outer
environment.
Skin
integrity
and
health
depend
on
both
extrinsic
intrinsic
factors.
Intrinsic
factors
such
as
aging
genetic
background
contribute
to
weakened
disease
susceptibility.
Meanwhile,
including
UV
radiation,
pollution,
smoking,
humidity,
poor
diet
also
affect
disease.
On
other
hand,
healthy
dietary
patterns
plant-based
diets
have
gained
popularity
complementary
therapy
for
health.
A
defined
all
based
plant
foods,
an
abundance
of
vegetables,
fruits,
beans,
lentils,
legumes,
nuts,
seeds,
fungi,
whole
grains,
with
limited
or
no
animal
products
processed
foods.
However,
some
authors
exclude
limit
foods
in
definition.
Recent
research
has
shown
these
beneficial
effects
inflammatory
diseases.
This
review
explored
diseases
functional
skin.
In
conclusion,
may
through
gut
microbiome.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(12), P. 1964 - 1964
Published: June 20, 2024
The
consumption
of
almonds
has
been
associated
with
several
health
benefits,
particularly
concerning
cardiovascular
and
intestinal
health.
In
this
comprehensive
review,
we
compile
deliberate
studies
investigating
the
effects
almond
on
disease
(CVD)
risk
factors
gut
Almonds
are
rich
in
monounsaturated
fats,
fiber,
vitamins,
minerals,
polyphenols,
which
contribute
to
their
health-promoting
properties.
Regular
intake
shown
improve
lipid
profiles
by
reducing
LDL
cholesterol
enhancing
HDL
functionality.
Additionally,
aid
glycemic
control,
blood
pressure
reduction,
chronic
inflammation
amelioration,
critical
for
antioxidant
properties
almonds,
primarily
due
high
vitamin
E
content,
help
oxidative
stress
markers.
Furthermore,
positively
influence
body
composition
fat
percentage
central
adiposity
satiety,
thus
aiding
weight
management.
Herein,
also
contemplate
emerging
concept
gut–heart
axis,
where
appears
modulate
microbiome,
promoting
growth
beneficial
bacteria
increasing
short-chain
fatty
acid
production,
butyrate.
These
collectively
anti-inflammatory
cardioprotective
benefits
almonds.
By
encompassing
these
diverse
aspects,
eventually
provide
a
systematic
updated
perspective
multifaceted
corroborating
broader
consideration
dietary
guidelines
public
recommendations
CVD
reduction.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(3), P. 1439 - 1439
Published: Feb. 2, 2023
Gamma
irradiation
has
been
applied
as
an
efficient
and
inexpensive
method
for
the
sterilization
of
nuts
years.
However,
along
with
benefits
such
treatment,
negative
effects
are
possible
because
formation
reactive
oxygen
species
a
toxic
effect
on
important
biologically
active
substances.
Because
scarce
contradictory
information
in
literature
about
gamma-irradiated
almonds,
aim
our
work
was
examination
lipid
changes,
antioxidant
activity,
oxidative
stability
almonds
treated
by
10
25
kGy
gamma
rays,
well
changes
intensity
EPR
spectra
indicator
radiation-induced
free
radicals.
The
results
revealed
no
significant
differences
at
doses,
neither
their
nor
kinetic
behaviour.
signals
decayed
exponentially
over
250
days,
decreasing
central
line
90%,
satellite
lines
73%.
No
fat
content,
fatty
acids
composition,
acid
value
irradiated
were
observed.
amount
(alpha)tocopherols
decreased
from
292
to
175
mg/kg,
whereas
conjugated
dienes
trienes
increased,
K232
1.3
3
K268
0.04
0.15,
respectively,
increasing
dose.
same
observed
total
polyphenols
defatted
(1374
1520
mg/100
g),
where
vitro
activity
determined
ORAC
HORAC
methods
increased
100
156
µmol
TE/g
61
86
GAE/g,
respectively.
oil
6
4
h
120
°C
24.6
18.6
(measured
Rancimat
equipment).
parameters
characterizing
studied
before
after
addition
different
concentrations
ascorbyl
palmitate
synergist
tocopherols.
Its
effectiveness
concentration-dependent,
0.75
mM
ensured
induction
period
that
non-irradiated
nut
oil.
Further
enrichment
alpha-tocopherol
equimolar
ratio
did
not
improve
stability.
In
conclusion,
is
appropriate
treatment
without
content
composition.
higher
could
be
prevented
palmitate.
Annual Review of Food Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 145 - 166
Published: Dec. 23, 2021
Almonds
(Prunus
dulcis)
are
one
of
the
most
consumed
tree-nuts
worldwide,
with
commercial
production
in
arid
environments
such
as
California,
Spain,
and
Australia.
The
high
consumption
almonds
is
partly
due
to
their
versatile
usage
products
gluten-free
flour
dairy
alternatives
well
them
being
a
source
protein
vegetarian
diets.
They
contain
concentrations
health-promoting
compounds
Vitamin
E
have
demonstrated
benefits
for
reducing
risk
cardiovascular
disease
improving
vascular
health.
In
addition,
least
allergenic
tree
nut
minute
quantities
cyanogenic
glycosides.
Production
has
increased
significantly
past
two
decades
3.12
billion
pounds
kernel
meat
produced
California
alone
2020
(USDA
2021),
leading
new
emphasis
on
valorization
coproducts
(e.g.,
hulls,
shells,
skins,
blanch
water).
This
article
presents
review
chemical
composition
almond
kernels
macro
micronutrients,
phenolic
compounds,
glycosides,
allergens)
current
research
exploring
coproducts.
Clinical Nutrition Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 78 - 78
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
systematic
review
and
meta-analysis
aimed
to
evaluate
the
effectiveness
of
almond
consumption
on
serum
C-reactive
protein
(CRP)
malondialdehyde
(MDA)
levels
in
individuals
at
risk
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD).
An
electronic
database
search
was
performed
PubMed,
Web
Science,
Scopus,
Cochrane
Library
from
inception
through
October
2024.
Summary
effect
size
measurements
were
calculated
using
random
effects
model
estimation
reported
as
weighted
mean
differences
(WMDs)
along
with
95%
confidence
intervals
(CIs).
A
total
258
articles
identified,
13
randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs)
included
meta-analysis.
The
eleven
RCTs,
which
involved
a
544
participants,
indicated
that
almonds
significantly
reduced
CRP
(WMD,
-0.28
mg/L;
CI,
-0.52,
-0.04;
p
=
0.02).
However,
we
found
no
significant
benefit
improving
MDA
levels,
due
limited
number
studies,
examination
conducted
only
qualitatively.
study
supports
conclusion
has
favorable
CVD
factors.
More
high-quality
are
needed
confirm
these
findings.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(5), P. 2880 - 2880
Published: March 1, 2022
Despite
being
rich
sources
of
monounsaturated
fat
and
a
number
vitamins,
minerals,
phytonutrients,
hazelnuts
have
received
less
attention
than
some
other
nut
types.
A
qualitative
systematic
review
was
carried
out
to
determine
the
effects
hazelnut
consumption
on
acceptance
markers
cardiometabolic
health,
including
blood
lipids
lipoproteins,
apolipoproteins
A1
B100,
body
weight
composition,
pressure,
glycemia,
antioxidant
status,
oxidative
stress,
inflammation,
endothelial
function.
In
total,
22
intervention
studies
(25
publications)
met
our
inclusion
criteria.
The
findings
indicate
improvements
in
risk
factors;
however,
limitations
study
design
mean
interpretation
is
problematic.
diet
did
not
adversely
affect
composition.
Acceptance
remained
stable
over
time
confirming
guidelines
are
feasible
sustainable.
Future
using
more
robust
designs
variety
populations
required
draw
definitive
conclusions
health
benefits
consumption.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(10), P. 3377 - 3377
Published: Sept. 26, 2021
The
use
of
nutritional
interventions
for
managing
diabetes
is
one
the
effective
strategies
aimed
at
reducing
global
prevalence
condition,
which
on
rise.
Almonds
are
most
consumed
tree
nut
and
they
known
to
be
rich
sources
protein,
monounsaturated
fatty
acids,
essential
minerals,
dietary
fibre.
Therefore,
aim
this
review
was
evaluate
effects
almonds
gut
microbiota,
glycometabolism,
inflammatory
parameters
in
patients
with
type
2
diabetes.
Methods:
This
systematic
meta-analysis
carried
out
according
preferred
reporting
items
(PRISMA).
EBSCOhost,
encompasses
Health
Sciences
Research
Databases;
Google
Scholar;
EMBASE;
reference
lists
articles
were
searched
based
population,
intervention,
control,
outcome,
study
(PICOS)
framework.
Searches
from
database
inception
until
1
August
2021
medical
subject
headings
(MesH)
synonyms.
Review
Manager
(RevMan)
5.3
software.
Results:
Nine
randomised
studies
included
eight
used
meta-analysis.
results
would
suggest
that
almond-based
diets
have
significant
promoting
growth
short-chain
acid
(SCFA)-producing
microbiota.
Furthermore,
showed
significantly
lowering
(p
<
0.05)
glycated
haemoglobin
(HbA1c)
levels
body
mass
index
(BMI)
However,
it
also
found
not
>
relation
fasting
blood
glucose,
h
postprandial
markers
(C-reactive
protein
Tumour
necrosis
factor
α,
TNF-α),
glucagon-like
peptide-1
(GLP-1),
homeostatic
model
assessment
insulin
resistance
(HOMA–IR),
insulin.
biological
mechanisms
responsible
outcomes
observed
reduction
HbA1c
BMI
may
nutrient
composition
effects,
including
high
fibre
content
low
glycaemic
profile.
Conclusion:
findings
shown
acid-producing
bacteria
compared
control.
respect
GLP-1,
HOMA–IR,
