Effect of almond consumption on vascular function in patients with coronary artery disease: a randomized, controlled, cross-over trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Almonds reduce cardiovascular disease risk via cholesterol reduction, anti-inflammation, glucoregulation, and antioxidation. The objective of this randomized, controlled, cross-over trial was to determine whether the addition of 85 g almonds daily to a National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Step 1 diet (ALM) for 6 weeks would improve vascular function and inflammation in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).

Research design and methods

A randomized, controlled, crossover trial was conducted in Boston, MA to test whether as compared to a control NCEP Step 1 diet absent nuts (CON), incorporation of almonds (85 g/day) into the CON diet (ALM) would improve vascular function and inflammation. The study duration was 22 weeks including a 6-weeks run-in perio

SUBMITTER: Chen CY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4469426 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature