Brazil nuts are among the richest selenium food sources, and studies have considered this
Amazonian nut as an alternative for selenium supplementation. Besides selenium, Brazil …

Tree nuts contain an array of phytochemicals including carotenoids, phenolic acids,
phytosterols and polyphenolic compounds such as flavonoids, proanthocyanidins (PAC) …

Atherosclerosis is related to fat accumulation in the arterial walls and vascular stiffening, and
results in acute coronary syndrome which is commonly associated with acute myocardial …

With an increasing prevalence, pediatric obesity is often a prelude to adulthood obesity, and
represents a major public health issue. Comorbidities are very common and severe in obese …

The Brazilian flora is very rich in edible fruits but only a fraction of this potential is known and
properly used. In this study, we discuss the importance of Brazilian edible fruits using data …

Objectives: Metabolic syndrome is a precursor of diabetes and cardiovascular disease
(CVD). Walnut ingestion has been shown to reduce CVD risk indices in diabetes. This …

Tree nuts, including Brazil nuts, have been hypothesized to impact cardiovascular health
through the modulation of oxidative stress and inflammation. Nonetheless, a quantitative …

Consumption of tree nuts and legume seeds is associated with a reduction in cardiovascular
risk. The reduction in blood lipids and in inflammatory and oxidative processes exhibited by …

The network meta-analysis and systematic review conducted aim to comparatively assess
the effects of tree nuts and peanuts on body weight (BW), body mass index (BMI), waist …

Backgroud and aim The usual consumption of nuts reduces cardiovascular diseases (CVD)
risk by improving serum lipids and oxidation status. Baru almonds (Dipteryxalata Vog.), a …