Nuts and legume seeds for cardiovascular risk reduction: scientific evidence and mechanisms of action
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2015
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Consumption of tree nuts and legume seeds is associated with a reduction in
cardiovascular risk. The reduction in blood lipids and in inflammatory and oxidative
processes exhibited by bioactive compounds such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated
fatty acids, fibers, phenolic compounds, tocopherols, phospholipids, carotenoids,
some minerals, and arginine, has stimulated research on the mechanisms
of action of these substances through distinct experimental approaches. It is, therefore,
important to know the metabolic effect of each nut and legume seed or the
mixture of them to choose the most suitable nutritional interventions in clinical
practice. The aim of this narrative bibliographic review was to investigate the
effects of tree nuts and legume seeds on biomarkers of cardiovascular risk, as well
as their mechanisms of action with regard to lipid profiles, insulin resistance, arterial
pressure, oxidative stress, and inflammation. The findings indicate that a
mixture of nuts and legume seeds optimizes the protective effect against cardiovascular
risk.
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Cardiovascular risk, Legume seeds, Insulin resistance, Lipids, Nuts
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SOUZA, Rávila G. M. et al. Nuts and legume seeds for cardiovascular risk reduction: scientific evidence and mechanisms of action. Nutrition Reviews, Washington, v. 73, n. 6, p. 1-13, 2015.