Favorable effects of berry consumption on platelet function, blood pressure, and HDL cholesterol

Erlund, Iris; Koli, Raika; Alfthan, Georg; Marniemi, Jukka; Puukka, Pauli; Mustonen, Pirjo; Mattila, Pirjo; Jula, Antti

doi:10.1093/ajcn/87.2.323

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“…Such gender specific differences in associations of diet and health have also been found in other studies (Erber et al, 2010). A moderate consumption of berries has been associated with lower levels of blood pressure and higher serum concentrations of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in middle-aged individuals with unmedicated cardiovascular risk factors (Erlund et al, 2008). The present study indicates that an increased berry consumption is associated with the prevalence of MetS, not only with single components of it.…”

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Food consumption, nutrient intake and the risk of having metabolic syndrome: the DR's EXTRA Study

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Background:The associations of different components of diet with metabolic syndrome (MetS) are largely unknown. We therefore studied the associations of intakes of selected food items and nutrients with the risk of having MetS. Methods: The participants were a representative population sample of 1334 individuals (671 women, 663 men) 57-78 years of age. Dietary intake was assessed by a 4-day food record. MetS was defined by the National Cholesterol Education Program criteria. Results: Consumption of vegetables, non-root vegetables, legumes and nuts berries and fish had an inverse and consumption of sausage had a direct association with the risk of having MetS in men after adjustment for age, smoking and alcohol consumption. Consumption of vegetables and non-root vegetables had an inverse and consumption of sausage had a direct association with the risk of having MetS in women after these adjustments. However, after further adjustment for maximal oxygen uptake (VO 2max ) most of these associations vanished. Men in the highest third of consumption of berries, fish, and legumes and nuts had 49, 37 and 44% lower risk of having MetS, respectively, than those in the lowest third after further adjustment for VO 2max . Women in the highest third of sausage consumption had a 72% higher risk of having MetS than non-consumers. Conclusions: Consumption of legumes and nuts, berries and fish was inversely associated with MetS in men. Consumption of sausage was directly associated with MetS in women. VO 2max seems to be a strong confounding factor between food consumption and MetS.

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Food consumption, nutrient intake and the risk of having metabolic syndrome: the DR's EXTRA Study

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“…Noting that most Americans fail to meet DGA recommendations for vegetables and fruits, [9][10][11][12] the Academy encourages food and nutrition practitioners to recommend, along with fresh forms, inclusion of frozen, canned, and dried forms of vegetables and fruits, which have similar nutrient profiles, [13][14][15] but may offer consumers additional benefits with respect to cost, seasonality, storage, and transport. 8,13 Studies have examined associations of whole vegetables and fruits, [16][17][18] individual vegetables and fruits, [19][20][21][22] dried fruits, 23 and 100% fruit juices [24][25] with nutritional or health outcomes. Little is known about the overall effect that consumption of canned vegetables and fruit (CV+CF) has on nutrient intake, dietary quality, and health measures.…”

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Canned Vegetable and Fruit Consumption Is Associated with Changes in Nutrient Intake and Higher Diet Quality in Children and Adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2010

Freedman¹,

Fulgoni²

2016

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Background: Canned vegetables and fruit (CV+CF) are ubiquitous throughout the food supply.Yet information regarding their specific contribution to nutrient intake and health measures is lacking.Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the association of CV+CF with nutrient intake, diet quality, anthropometric indicators of overweight/obesity and blood pressure in a nationally representative population. Design and participants:A secondary analysis of cross-sectional data from 17,344 children and 24,807 adults in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2010 was conducted. A dataset was developed that distinguished CV+CF consumers from non-consumers. Main outcome measures:Diet quality was calculated using the Healthy Eating Index (HEI)- 2010.Statistical analyses: Regression analysis determined differences between groups.Results: About 11% of the population consumed CV+CF on a given day. Compared to nonconsumers, child (n=2,066) and adult (n=2,746) CV+CF consumers ate more energy, and energy adjusted dietary fiber, total sugar, choline, and potassium, and less fat and saturated fat. Child consumers also ate more energy adjusted protein, vitamin A, calcium and magnesium. Child and adult consumers and non-consumers had comparable energy adjusted sodium and added sugar intakes. Compared to non-consumers, the total HEI-2010 score was higher (P<0.001) in child (45.8 ± 0.5 vs. 43.3 ± 0.3) and adult consumers (49.0 ± 0.4 vs. 47.4 ± 0.3). Covariate adjusted 2 body weight, body mass index, waist circumference and blood pressure were comparable in both of the child and adult groups. Conclusions:Results suggest CV+CF consumption was associated with improved intake of select nutrients, a higher quality diet, and comparable adiposity measures and blood pressure.

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“…Flavonoids have long been recognized to exhibit antiinflammatory, antioxidant, anti-allergic, hepatoprotective, antithrombotic, anti-viral, anti-carcinogenic activities and immune modulating functions, among others [8][9][10][11]. The flavonoids also act as potent metal chelators and free radical scavengers and are powerful chain-breaking antioxidants [12], and control protein oxidation and advanced glycation end products (AGEs) formation [13].…”

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A sensitive microextraction by packed sorbent-based methodology combined with ultra-high pressure liquid chromatography as a powerful technique for analysis of biologically active flavonols in wines

Silva

Gonçalves

Câmara

2012

Analytica Chimica Acta

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Favorable effects of berry consumption on platelet function, blood pressure, and HDL cholesterol

Abstract: The consumption of moderate amounts of berries resulted in favorable changes in platelet function, HDL cholesterol, and BP. The results indicate that regular consumption of berries may play a role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Cited by 384 publications

References 49 publications

Food consumption, nutrient intake and the risk of having metabolic syndrome: the DR's EXTRA Study

Food consumption, nutrient intake and the risk of having metabolic syndrome: the DR's EXTRA Study

Canned Vegetable and Fruit Consumption Is Associated with Changes in Nutrient Intake and Higher Diet Quality in Children and Adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2010

A sensitive microextraction by packed sorbent-based methodology combined with ultra-high pressure liquid chromatography as a powerful technique for analysis of biologically active flavonols in wines

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