Nuts – ABC CARDIOL

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Editorial

Consumption of Brazil Nuts Provides Cardiovascular Health Benefits

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The prevalence of chronic diseases, such as metabolic syndrome, obesity, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2), cancer, and neurodegenerative and cardiovascular disorders have been increasing in the world population. However, cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. According to the Barker’s Theory (1993), hormonal, nutritional or environmental changes during critical periods of development such as gestation, lactation or adolescence may result in changes to the basic functions of the human body in childhood and “program” the progeny for the emergence of chronic diseases in the adult life, like DM2, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, intestinal dysbiosis, and hormonal and metabolic dysregulation. This phenomenon is known as “metabolic programming” or “developmental plasticity”.^,

In the same direction, many authors have demonstrated the impact of an unhealthy diet on the development of chronic diseases such as metabolic syndrome, obesity, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and increased cardiovascular disorders.^, On the other hand, we know that the regular consumption of plant-based foods (cereals, fruits, vegetables, legumes, tree nuts and seeds), moderate consumption of seafood, fish and dairy and reduced consumption of alcohol, red meat and meat products may prevent and/or protect against diseases and provide health benefits, which is now widely recognized by health professionals.^,

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Review Article

Nuts and Cardiovascular Diseases: Focus on Brazil Nuts

Ana Carla Tavares da Silva et al. Ludmila F. M. F. Cardozo Beatriz Oliveira da Cruz Denise Mafra Milena Barcza Stockler-Pinto

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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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