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Almonds (Prunus Dulcis Mill. D. A. Webb): A Source of Nutrients and Health-Promoting Compounds
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DOI: 10.3390/nu12030672
eISSN: 2072-6643
WOS ID: 000531831000081
Scopus EID: 2-s2.0-85080991891
PMID: 32121549
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Barreca D, Nabavi SM, Sureda A, Rasekhian M, Raciti R, Sanches Silva A, et al. Almonds (Prunus Dulcis Mill. D. A. Webb): A Source of Nutrients and Health-Promoting Compounds. Nutrients. 2020 Mar;12(3):672.Abstract
Almonds (Prunus dulcis Miller D. A. Webb (the almond or sweet almond)), from the Rosaceae family, have long been known as a source of essential nutrients; nowadays, they are in demand as a healthy food with increasing popularity for the general population and producers. Studies on the composition and characterization of almond macro- and micronutrients have shown that the nut has many nutritious ingredients such as fatty acids, lipids, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, as well as secondary metabolites. However, several factors affect the nutritional quality of almonds, including genetic and environmental factors. Therefore, investigations evaluating the effects of different factors on the quality of almonds were also included. In epidemiological studies, the consumption of almonds has been associated with several therapeutically and protective health benefits. Clinical studies have verified the modulatory effects on serum glucose, lipid and uric acid levels, the regulatory role on body weight, and protective effects against diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, recent researchers have also confirmed the prebiotic potential of almonds. The present review was carried out to emphasize the importance of almonds as a healthy food and source of beneficial constituents for human health, and to assess the factors affecting the quality of the almond kernel. Electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and SciFinder were used to investigate previously published articles on almonds in terms of components and bioactivity potentials with a particular focus on clinical trials.
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https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu12030672Keywords
almondssecondary metabolites
health-promoting properties
almond composition
clinical trials
MeSH
Cardiovascular DiseasesMetabolic Syndrome
Clinical Trials as Topic
Polyphenols
Body Weight
Biological Availability
Humans
Nuts
Obesity
Nutritive Value
Prunus dulcis
Diet, Healthy
Nutrients
Treatment Outcome
DeCS
NutrientesPrunus dulcis
Resultado del Tratamiento
Dieta Saludable
Síndrome Metabólico
Valor Nutritivo
Disponibilidad Biológica
Polifenoles
Humanos
Nueces
Obesidad
Ensayos Clínicos como Asunto
Enfermedades Cardiovasculares
Peso Corporal