Nuts and oxidation: a systematic review

Nutr Rev. 2009 Sep;67(9):497-508. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-4887.2009.00223.x.

Abstract

In recent years, nuts have received special attention because of their potential role in preventing cardiovascular disease. Because nuts are very rich in total fat that can potentially be oxidized and their skins contain several antioxidants, studies have been conducted to evaluate the potential effect of nut consumption on oxidative stress. This review evaluates the in vitro and in vivo studies conducted in animals or humans to analyze the effect of nuts on oxidation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antioxidants / analysis
  • Biomarkers
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Diet*
  • Eating
  • Fatty Acids / analysis
  • Humans
  • Lipid Peroxidation*
  • Nuts* / chemistry
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Oxidative Stress*
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Biomarkers
  • Fatty Acids
  • Plant Extracts