Phytoestrogens are literally estrogenic substances of plant origin. Although these
substances are useful for plants in many aspects, their estrogenic properties are essentially …

Given the evidence of the health benefits of plant-based diets and long-chain n–3 (ω-3) fatty
acids, there is keen interest in better understanding the role of α-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant …

Flaxseed is emerging as an important functional food ingredient because of its rich contents
of α-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3 fatty acid), lignans, and fiber. Flaxseed oil, fibers and flax …

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 …

Obesity is a medical situation in which excess body fat has gathered because of imbalance
between energy intake and energy expenditure. In spite of the fact that the variety of studies …

Background Intervention studies suggest that incorporating walnuts into the diet may
improve blood lipids without promoting weight gain. Objective We conducted a systematic …

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 …

Background: Although several studies have assessed the effects of nut consumption (tree
nuts, peanuts, and soy nuts) on blood pressure (BP), the results are conflicting. Objective …

Walnuts are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and have been shown to improve various
cardiometabolic risk factors. We aimed to investigate the association between walnut intake …

Functional foods can be effective in the prevention of metabolic syndrome and subsequently
the onset of cardiovascular diseases and type II diabetes mellitus. More recently, however …