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RESEARCH SUGGESTS PISTACHIOS HAVE A HIGH ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY.

Dietary intake of pistachios or mixed nuts results in higher systemic antioxidant capacity with minimal effects on bone in adolescent male rats.

Wickman BE, Clayton ZS, Rochester E, et al.

J Nutr Sci. 2023;12:e11. Published 2023 Jan 24.

This study tested the hypothesis that compared to a control diet high in fat (40 % energy) and cholesterol, diets containing isocaloric amounts of pistachios or mixed nuts would result in greater bone health in male adolescent rats.

Quantification of Phytochemicals, Cellular Antioxidant Activities and Antiproliferative Activities of Raw and Roasted American Pistachios.

Yuan W, Zheng B, Li T, Liu RH.

Nutrients. 2022; 14 (15):3002.

A study conducted by Cornell University found that pistachios have a high antioxidant capacity.

Chemical composition, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of pistachio hull extracts.

Grace MH, Esposito D, Timmers MA, et al.

Food Chem. 2016;210:85-95.

Phytochemical and bioactivity analyses of pistachio hulls revealed the presence of anacardic acids (3198mg/100g), fatty acids (1500mg/100g), and phytosterols (192mg/100g) as major components.