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Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Almond consumption reduces oxidative DNA damage and lipid peroxidation in male smokers

(Disponible en anglais seulement.)

Almonds are a source of antioxidant nutrients. Results of this randomized, crossover clinical trial demonstrate that almond consumption can decrease biomarkers of oxidative stress and increase antioxidant defenses in healthy young males who smoke.

http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/abstract/137/12/2717

Comment: More proof of the power of almonds. Hopefully this isn't interpreted as a reason to continue smoking...

Posted by Vanessa S. at 3:05 PM

Categories: anatomical structures, food, males, randomized controlled trials, smokers

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