Baru Almonds Increase the Activity of Glutathione Peroxidase in Overweight and Obese Women: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Baru Almonds Increase the Activity of Glutathione Peroxidase in Overweight and Obese Women: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Background: Obesity-induced inflammation is frequently associated with higher oxidative stress. In vitro and experimental studies have considered baru almonds (Dipteryx alata Vog) as a legume seed with high antioxidant capacity. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether baru almonds are capable...

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Main Authors: Rávila Graziany Machado de Souza, Aline Corado Gomes, Anderson Marliere Navarro, Luiz Carlos da Cunha, Marina Alves Coelho Silva, Fernando Barbosa Junior, João Felipe Mota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
nuts
oxidative stress
overweight
inflammation
minerals
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/8/1750

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