The effect of nut consumption on markers of inflammation and endothelial function: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine the effect of nut consumption on inflammatory biomarkers and endothelial function.

Design

A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data sources

MEDLINE, PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (all years to 13 January 2017).

Eligibility criteria

Randomised controlled trials (with a duration of 3 weeks or more) or prospective cohort designs conducted in adults; studies assessing the effect of consumption of tree nuts or peanuts on C-reactive protein (CRP), adiponectin, tumour necrosis factor alpha, interleukin-6, intercellular adhesion molecule 1, vascular cell adhesion protein 1 and flow-mediated dilation (FMD).

Data extraction and analysis

Relevant data were

SUBMITTER: Neale EP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5719316 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature