This review reports on the latest research results and applications of phenolic and
polyphenolic compounds. Phenolic compounds, ubiquitous in plants, are an essential part of …

1.1 Background Fats in the diet mainly consist of triglyceride, a molecule composed of three
fatty acids and a glycerol backbone. Fatty acids differ in several aspects. First, they are …

Background: The effects of nuts on major cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors,
including dose-responses and potential heterogeneity by nut type or phytosterol content, are …

Background Epidemiological studies have consistently associated nut consumption with
reduced risk for coronary heart disease. Subsequently, many dietary intervention trials …

The study was conducted to assess the content of tocopherols (α-, β-, γ-and δ-) and
carotenoids (α-and β-carotene, zeaxanthin, lutein, cryptoxanthin and lycopene) in the …

Nuts are high in fat but have a fatty acid profile that may be beneficial in relation to risk of
coronary heart disease. Nuts also contain other potentially cardioprotective constituents …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an acquired metabolic disease characterized by
triglycerides (TGs) deposition in liver induced by other factors rather than alcohol …

Epidemiologic and clinical trial evidence has demonstrated consistent benefits of nut and
peanut consumption on coronary heart disease (CHD) risk and associated risk factors. The …

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a significant health problem and affects 70
million adults in the United States (30% of the adult population), and an estimated 20% of …

Nuts are recommended for cardiovascular health, yet concerns remain that nuts may
contribute to weight gain due to their high energy density. A systematic review and meta …