Pistachio anti cancer

December 9, 2009

Hi all,

Here is an article you might want to read.

Good health to you all.

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Pistachios may reduce lung cancer risk

Published: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 18:25 in Health & Medicine

A diet that incorporates a daily dose of pistachios may help reduce the risk of

lung and other cancers, according to data presented at the American Association

for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference, held

Dec. 6-9. " It is known that vitamin E provides a degree of protection against

certain forms of cancer. Higher intakes of gamma-tocopherol, which is a form of

vitamin E, may reduce the risk of lung cancer, " said Ladia M. , M.S.,

R.D., L.D., senior research dietitian in the Department of Epidemiology at the

University of Texas M. D. Cancer Center, and doctoral candidate at

Texas Woman's University - Houston Center.

" Pistachios are a good source of gamma-tocopherol. Eating them increases intake

of gamma-tocopherol so pistachios may help to decrease lung cancer risk, " she

said.

Pistachios are known to provide a heart-healthy benefit by producing a

cholesterol-lowering effect and providing the antioxidants that are typically

found in food products of plant origin. and colleagues conducted a

six-week, controlled clinical trial to evaluate if the consumption of pistachios

would increase dietary intake and serum levels of gamma-tocopherol. A

pistachio-rich diet could potentially help reduce the risk of other cancers from

developing as well, according to .

" Because epidemiologic studies suggest gamma-tocopherol is protective against

prostate cancer, pistachio intake may help, " she said. " Other food sources that

are a rich source of gamma-tocopherol include nuts such as peanuts, pecans,

walnuts, soybean and corn oils. "

The study, conducted at Texas Woman's University - Houston Center, included 36

healthy participants who were randomized into either a control group or the

intervention group consisting of a pistachio diet. There were 18 participants in

the control group and 18 in the intervention group. There was a two-week

baseline period, followed by a four-week intervention period in which the

intervention group was provided with 68 grams (about 2 ounces or 117 kernels) of

pistachios per day; the control group continued with their normal diet.

The effect on the intake and serum cholesterol-adjusted gamma-tocopherol was

investigated. Intake was calculated using the Nutrition Data System for Research

Version 2007, and consumption was monitored using diet diaries and by measuring

the weights of the returned pistachios.

and colleagues found a significant increase in energy-adjusted dietary

intake of gamma-tocopherol at weeks three and four in those on the pistachio

diet compared with those on the control diet. The similar effect was seen at

weeks five and six among those on the pistachio diet compared with those on the

control diet. For those on the pistachio diet, cholesterol-adjusted serum

gamma-tocopherol was significantly higher at the end of the intervention period

compared to baseline.

" Pistachios are one of those 'good-for-you' nuts, and 2 ounces per day could be

incorporated into dietary strategies designed to reduce the risk of lung cancer

without significant changes in body mass index, " said .

Source: American Association for Cancer Research

December 10, 2009

In a message dated 12/10/09 6:08:37 AM Eastern Standard Time,

robert-blau@... writes:

> A diet that incorporates a daily dose of pistachios may help reduce the

> risk of lung and other cancers

My mother died of oral cancer from smoking and my father died of lung

cancer (ripe old age of 92) and I'm sure it was from 2nd hand smoke. I have all

kinds of lung problems from allergies to asthma to chemical sensitivies so

the lungs are of great concern to me. I also lived in NYC (2nd floor) above

a bus stop for 20 years and that wrecked havoc on my lungs. The problem is

that my stomach can't digest nuts very well..I get terrible pains after

eating nuts. It's not an allergy but digestive issues. How can I reap the

benefits of pistachios without the digestive issues?

Thanks,

December 10, 2009

Obviously, eating a well-rounded diet that includes nuts (like

pistachios and ALMONDS, among others), sea vegetables, the various

" superfoods " , etc., and lots of vegetables and fruits, is a good way to

avoid cancer and other health problems, and to BE HEALTHY.

Posted by: " Bag " @...

Wed Dec 9, 2009 7:05 am (PST)

Hi all,

Here is an article you might want to read.

Good health to you all.

=====================

Pistachios may reduce lung cancer risk

Published: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 18:25 in Health & Medicine

A diet that incorporates a daily dose of pistachios may help reduce the

risk of lung and other cancers, according to data presented at the

American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention

Research Conference, held Dec. 6-9. " It is known that vitamin E provides

a degree of protection against certain forms of cancer. Higher intakes

of gamma-tocopherol, which is a form of vitamin E, may reduce the risk

of lung cancer, " said Ladia M. , M.S., R.D., L.D., senior

research dietitian in the Department of Epidemiology at the University

of Texas M. D. Cancer Center, and doctoral candidate at Texas

Woman's University - Houston Center.

" Pistachios are a good source of gamma-tocopherol. Eating them increases

intake of gamma-tocopherol so pistachios may help to decrease lung

cancer risk, " she said.

Pistachios are known to provide a heart-healthy benefit by producing a

cholesterol-lowering effect and providing the antioxidants that are

typically found in food products of plant origin. and

colleagues conducted a six-week, controlled clinical trial to evaluate

if the consumption of pistachios would increase dietary intake and serum

levels of gamma-tocopherol. A pistachio-rich diet could potentially help

reduce the risk of other cancers from developing as well, according to

.

" Because epidemiologic studies suggest gamma-tocopherol is protective

against prostate cancer, pistachio intake may help, " she said. " Other

food sources that are a rich source of gamma-tocopherol include nuts

such as peanuts, pecans, walnuts, soybean and corn oils. "

The study, conducted at Texas Woman's University - Houston Center,

included 36 healthy participants who were randomized into either a

control group or the intervention group consisting of a pistachio diet.

There were 18 participants in the control group and 18 in the

intervention group. There was a two-week baseline period, followed by a

four-week intervention period in which the intervention group was

provided with 68 grams (about 2 ounces or 117 kernels) of pistachios per

day; the control group continued with their normal diet.

The effect on the intake and serum cholesterol-adjusted gamma-tocopherol

was investigated. Intake was calculated using the Nutrition Data System

for Research Version 2007, and consumption was monitored using diet

diaries and by measuring the weights of the returned pistachios.

and colleagues found a significant increase in energy-adjusted

dietary intake of gamma-tocopherol at weeks three and four in those on

the pistachio diet compared with those on the control diet. The similar

effect was seen at weeks five and six among those on the pistachio diet

compared with those on the control diet. For those on the pistachio

diet, cholesterol-adjusted serum gamma-tocopherol was significantly

higher at the end of the intervention period compared to baseline.

" Pistachios are one of those 'good-for-you' nuts, and 2 ounces per day

could be incorporated into dietary strategies designed to reduce the

risk of lung cancer without significant changes in body mass index, "

said .

Source: American Association for Cancer Research

December 10, 2009