Nutritional and Therapeutic Roles of Nuts in Human Diseases

Name: Nutritional and Therapeutic Roles of Nuts in Human Diseases
Brand: Scholars' Press
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By Mona El-Banna

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Nuts are nutrient-dense foods rich in unsaturated fatty acids, high-quality proteins, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytosterols, and bioactive polyphenols. Their unique composition contributes to cardiovascular protection, metabolic regulation, neuroprotection, and potential prevention of chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and cognitive decline. Epidemiological studies and randomized controlled trials consistently demonstrate that nut consumption improves lipid profiles, reduces oxidative stress, lowers inflammatory biomarkers, and supports vascular function. Mechanistic insights suggest that nuts exert their effects through modulation of cholesterol metabolism, antioxidant pathways, anti-inflammatory signaling, gut microbiota regulation, and epigenetic mechanisms. Despite their high caloric density, nut intake has neutral or beneficial effects on body weight and metabolic health. Emerging evidence further supports their role in preserving brain function across the lifespan, from prenatal neurodevelopment to healthy aging.

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Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 80
Release Date:: 2025-09-11
Publication Date:: 2025-09-11
Publisher:: Scholars' Press
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 6200697264
ISBN13:: 9786200697264
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 137 g
Height:: 150 cm
Width:: 220 cm
Thickness:: 5 cm

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