Qualified Health Claim for Nuts and Heart Disease Prevention

Ternus, Maureen; McMahon, Kathleèn; Lapsley, Karen G.; Johnson, Gail

doi:10.1097/00017285-200603000-00005

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“…Moreover, despite the absence of a pooled analysis, a number of recent trials have shown that 50–100 g/d of pistachio nuts can significantly improve HDL-C levels ( 35 – 37 ) . The strength of the current evidence on the possible beneficial role of nuts for individuals at risk of developing heart disease has resulted in the United States Food and Drug Agency allowing a qualified health claim for nuts and serum cholesterol reduction ( 38 ) . However, these findings have brought about a reassessment of the possible role of nuts not only in heart disease but also in the metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.…”

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Nuts, metabolic syndrome and diabetes

et al. 2010

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The ability of nuts to improve the blood lipid profile and reduce the risk of CHD is now well established. The interest that health effects of nuts have gained recently has brought the possible benefits of consuming nuts, such as improvement in the conditions of the metabolic syndrome, and their potential to prevent and control diabetes into focus. Results from cohort studies have associated nut consumption with a reduced risk of developing diabetes and CVD. However, few randomised controlled trials have assessed the effect of nuts on diabetes control, and those that have been undertaken have shown improvements in blood lipids but not in the glycaemic control. Diabetes agencies are increasingly recognising the importance of controlling postprandial glycaemia fluctuations. Acute feeding studies indicate that nuts have minimal effects on rising postprandial blood glucose levels when eaten alone, and diminish the postprandial glycaemic response when consumed with high-glycaemic index carbohydrate foods in both normoglycaemic and type 2 diabetic individuals. Nuts have a healthy nutritional profile, high in MUFA and PUFA, are a good source of vegetable protein and are rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals. Incorporation of nuts in the diet may therefore improve the overall nutritional quality of the diet. While more research is required to establish the ability of nuts to improve glycaemic control in the long run, early data indicate that the inclusion of nuts in the diets of individuals with diabetes and the metabolic syndrome is warranted, in view of their potential to reduce CHD risk. Nuts: CHD: Diabetes: Metabolic syndromeThe worldwide prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes is increasing. Currently, 27 % of adults in the United States and 20 -25 % of adults worldwide suffer from the metabolic syndrome, and evidence suggests that the rates are on the rise (1,2) . Similarly, current estimates predict a further 50 % increase in the worldwide prevalence of type 2 diabetes by the year 2030 (3)

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Nuts, metabolic syndrome and diabetes

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“…In these guidelines, 5 servings of nuts/seeds/soy products are recommended per week as part of a 2000 calorie diet [9,10]. The FDA have indicated that eating 1.5 ounces of tree nuts per day as part of a cholesterol-and saturated fatrestricted diet might reduce the risk of CVD [11].…”

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The effects of cashew nut intake on lipid profile and blood pressure: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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Ferns

et al. 2020

Complementary Therapies in Medicine

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“…Along with other nuts, almonds are approved by the FDA because they have the potential to significantly reduce cardiovascular disease risk (20). A meta-analysis of lipid-neutralizing potential concluded that dietary almonds decrease serum cholesterol, with a strong trend to lower LDL cholesterol [P-trend = 0.05), but do not affect HDL cholesterol (21).…”

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