Nuts and Cardiovascular Diseases: Focus on Brazil Nuts
Int. j. cardiovasc. sci. (Impr.)
;
32(3): 274-282, May-June 2019. tab, ilus
Article
in English
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| ID: biblio-1002225
ABSTRACT
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the main cause of death globally and most CVD can be prevented by addressing their risk factors, such as an unhealthy diet. Many authors have studied the benefits of nut consumption on CVD. Nuts contain high amounts of vegetable protein, unsaturated fatty acids, dietary fibers, vitamins, minerals and many other bioactive compounds, like phytosterols and phenolic compounds, which are able to reduce cholesterol levels and promote antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, thereby reducing cardiovascular risks. This review aims to describe studies involving the consumption of nuts, including Brazil nuts and CVD risk factors with positive results in the improvement of lipid profile, glucose metabolism, vascular function, and inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Brazil
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Cardiovascular Diseases
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Nuts
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Int. j. cardiovasc. sci. (Impr.)
Journal subject:
Cardiology
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Fluminense Federal University/BR
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